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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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...
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...
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.
Demonstration of TTS Diamond Drag Engraver on Acrylic Workpiece.
Demonstration of TTS Diamond Drag Engraver on 4140 Steel Workpiece.
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...
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...
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.
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,...
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...
A demonstration of how to use a heat gun to modify the Jaw forms when using Tormach Supersoft Jaws.
A demonstration of using cling wrap to save jaw molds for later use when using Tormach Supersoft Jaws.
The video shows how to level a surface for engraving when using Tormach's Supersoft Jaws.
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.
Tormach machinists jump in the Icy waters of Lake Monona for the Wisconsin Special Olympics.
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...
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.
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 ...
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...
A Sneak Peak of a Injection Molding Accessory for the Tormach PCNC milling machine. Visit http://www.tormach.com/blog for more details.
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 ...
An early look at Tormach's trunion prototype for PCNC Mills. Visit www.tormach.com/blog for more details.
Another look at the abandoned 5 axis Tormach PCNC Prototype. Visit www.tormach.com/blog for details.
This is a prototype 5 Axis enabled Tormach PCNC mill made in 2007.Visit www.tormach.com/blog for more details.
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...
This is a demostration of DIY Lost Foam Casting from the 2010 Digital Machinist Workshop.
Prototype Automatic Tool Changer for Tormach PCNC 1100. Visit us at www.tormach.com/blog for more details.
Spring 2010 visit to the Foundry.
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...
Using a Tension/Compression Tapping Head with the Tormach PCNC 1100 Series II to roll form 6mm threads in Al 6061-T6.
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....
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...
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.
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.
Matt D. reviews the final design of the Power Draw Bar option for the Tomach PCNC 1100.
Greg Jackson discusses the design of Tormach's new PCNC 770 personal CNC machine.
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.
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...
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 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 Dimensional Accurate 2D Scanner - Using a Mach3 plugin, CNC Scanner takes a series of pictures and automatically assembles them into a mo...
Matt D. explains the prototype power drawbar design.
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