Customized Tormach PCNC 1100 used as a wire winding rig for making polarizing filters in support of NASA PIPER Project. Thanks to Paul Mirel, Mission Systems...

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Tormach PCNC 1100 Wire Winding Rig

Customized Tormach PCNC 1100 used as a wire winding rig for making polarizing filters in support of NASA PIPER Project. Thanks to Paul Mirel, Mission Systems...

Tormach PCNC Wire Winding Rig built by NASA for PIPER project

Custom automation example using a Tormach PCNC 1100 as the build platform. This machine is winding a parallel wire array to make a microwave polarizer. The w...


Tormach Sneak Peak - Lathe Prototype Part 2

This is the second preview of the Tormach lathe prototype. As you can see, work is progressing smoothly on the development of the lathe carousel.

Tormach - Diamond Drag Engraving Acrylic

Demonstration of TTS Diamond Drag Engraver on Acrylic Workpiece.


Tormach - Diamond Drag Engraving 4140 Steel

Demonstration of TTS Diamond Drag Engraver on 4140 Steel Workpiece.

Tormach Lathe Prototype

This is prototype hardware of the Tormach CNC Slant Bed Lathe, which is currently under development. Follow our blog at www.tormach.com/blog for more informa...


Large 4th axis part on Tormach PCNC 1100

This large tapered cast iron part (12.5 inches long) is the smoke box for a 1/8 Scale Union Pacific Challenger Model Locomotive. Windows were cut on the Torm...

Tormach CNC Workshops: 4-Axis Part

This is one of the parts for the new project we will be doing in the Tormach CNC Fundamentals workshop, using a 4th axis setup.


Stirling engine from Tormach workshop

This engine was made by Kenny from our most recent CNC workshop, who proved to be a master Stirling mechanic. For more info on Tormach and our CNC Workshops,...

Tormach ATC Beta Update #2: Engineering Sneak Peak

This is a pre-production ATC unit for the Tormach PCNC 1100. Features include. •10 position Tool Tray •Slide activation via Double Acting Pneumatic Cyl...


Tormach Supersoft Jaw tips: Using a Heat Gun to Modify Jaw Forms

A demonstration of how to use a heat gun to modify the Jaw forms when using Tormach Supersoft Jaws.

Tormach Supersoft Jaws Tips: Using plastic wrap to save jaw molds

A demonstration of using cling wrap to save jaw molds for later use when using Tormach Supersoft Jaws.


Tormach Supersoft Jaws Tips: Leveling for engraving

The video shows how to level a surface for engraving when using Tormach's Supersoft Jaws.

Tormach PCNC 770 4th Axis: Machining an Icosahedron in Brass

Tormach PCNC 770 owner Chris M. shared with us a project where he machines a 20-sided part using the Tormach 4th Axis. Programmign was done with SprutCAM.


Machinists Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

Tormach machinists jump in the Icy waters of Lake Monona for the Wisconsin Special Olympics.

CNC Machining an Egg with Tormach PCNC 1100 and Supersoft Jaws

This clip is a demonstration of Tormach Supersoft Jaws, which is a method for holding delicate objects securely in a Vise. PolyCaprolactone plastic is used a...


Tormach with 5-axis Robot

A sneak peak of a Robotic Arm Integration Project with Tormach and University of Iowa. The Robot is 5-axis arm with pneumatic end affector built by ST Robotics.

New Features in VCarve 6: Toolpath Templates

Vectric VCarve 6 was released in December 2010. Tormach is a proud reseller of Vectric products. This demo showcases a new feature in VCarve 6, which allows ...


New Features in VCarve 6: Tool Database Organization

Vectric VCarve 6 was released in December 2010. Tormach is a proud reseller of Vectric products. This demo showcases a new feature in VCarve 6 that allows to...

Tormach Injection Molder Prototype

A Sneak Peak of a Injection Molding Accessory for the Tormach PCNC milling machine. Visit http://www.tormach.com/blog for more details.


Wooden Gears Made with Vectric Cut2D

These gears are part of the Project in the Tormach "CNC for Beginners" workshop. The gears were design with Gearotic Motion (www.gearotic.com). CAM was done ...

Trunion Prototype: Tormach Engineering Sneak Peak

An early look at Tormach's trunion prototype for PCNC Mills. Visit www.tormach.com/blog for more details.


Tormach 5 Axis Prototype Part 2

Another look at the abandoned 5 axis Tormach PCNC Prototype. Visit www.tormach.com/blog for details.

Tormach 5 Axis Prototype

This is a prototype 5 Axis enabled Tormach PCNC mill made in 2007.Visit www.tormach.com/blog for more details.


Tormach Engineering Sneak Peek - Speeder Application Notes, July 2010

Final review of the new Tormach Speeder, July 2010. The Speeder is a 3x RPM multiplier for Tormach PCNC Mills, and other R8 spindles like those found on Brid...

DIY Lost Foam Casting from CNC Workshop

This is a demostration of DIY Lost Foam Casting from the 2010 Digital Machinist Workshop.


Tormach ATC at CNC Workshop

Prototype Automatic Tool Changer for Tormach PCNC 1100. Visit us at www.tormach.com/blog for more details.

China Spring 2010: Pouring at Foundry 8

Spring 2010 visit to the Foundry.


Tormach Engineering: Speeder 24 hour test

This is a clip from near the end of the 24 hour continuous run test for the Tormach Speeder. 18 identical parts were made with a single carbide ball end mill...

Roll Form Tapping with Tormach PCNC 1100

Using a Tension/Compression Tapping Head with the Tormach PCNC 1100 Series II to roll form 6mm threads in Al 6061-T6.


Tormach PCNC 770: Facing Steel

Facing some 1018 Steel with the 17mm Center Cutting End Mill. We did a number of these cuts throughout the development of the mill for benchmarking....

Tormach PCNC 770: Side Milling and Finishing Al 6061-T6

Manually squaring a piece of Al 6061 block with a 3/4″ mill held directly in the spindle. The second part of the clip is finishing the contoured sur...


Tormach PCNC 770: Engraving

Eric engraving a design he made on the trophy for the office chili contest we had in December. Vaccum table really worked well for this application.

Workholding for 4th Axis: Using 5C Collets with Tormach PCNC Rotary Tables

A discussion of several methods for using collets for holding bar stock on a Tormach 4th axis or Rotary table. Visit www.tormach.com for more details.


PCNC 1100 Power Draw Bar, Part 2: Tormach Engineering Sneak Peak

Matt D. reviews the final design of the Power Draw Bar option for the Tomach PCNC 1100.

Introducing the Tormach PCNC 770

Greg Jackson discusses the design of Tormach's new PCNC 770 personal CNC machine.


Tormach Engineering Sneak Peak - The Speeder

The Tormach Speeder is a 3x RPM multiplier for PCNC mills and other R8 spindle mills with a 3 3/8" diameter spindle nose, such as Bridgeport mills.

Automatic Tool Changer Concept #1 - Tormach Engineering Sneak Peak

This is an early concept design of an Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) System for a Tormach PCNC. Double-acting air cushioned pneumatic cylinder provides slide m...


Duality Lathe 4th Axis: Tormach Engineering Sneak Peak

Matt D. talks about the design of Tormach's Duality Lathe 4th Axis Accessory. The Duality lathe 4th axis lets the user do both turning and 4th axis on a sing...

Tormach CNC Scanner, Part 2 - CNC Scan CAD

Tormach CNC Scanner Reverse Engineering Tool - CNC Scan CAD allows you to import scans to trace geometries and measure features. Drawings created in CNC Scan...


Tormach CNC Scanner Part 1: Sneak Peak

Tormach CNC Scanner Dimensional Accurate 2D Scanner - Using a Mach3 plugin, CNC Scanner takes a series of pictures and automatically assembles them into a mo...

Tormach Engineering Sneak Peak - Power Draw Bar

Matt D. explains the prototype power drawbar design.