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==Specifications==


*'''Table Size:''' 34" x 9.5"


==Specs==
*'''Table Slots:'''
This is a PCNC 1100 series 2.  
**two drainage/alignment slots
**three T-Slots 0.625" (5/8")
**center slot -0.00 + 0.004"
**outer slots 0.000 + 0.008"


•Table Size – 34" x 9.5"
*'''Travel / Work Envelope (X/Y/Z):''' 18" x 9.5" x 16.5"
*'''Rapid traverse:''' X/Y at 90 IPM, Z at 65 IPM
*'''Maximum Workpiece Weight:''' 500 lbs.
*'''Spindle Nose Diameter:''' 3 3/8"
*'''Spindle Taper:''' BT30 with spindle lock for easy single hand drawbar operation
*'''Spindle Speed Range:''' 100 to 5140 RPM
*'''Spindle Motor:''' 1.5hp (2hp peak) induction motor
*'''Spindle Center to Column Face:''' 11"
*'''Maximum Spindle Nose to Table:''' 17"
*'''Weight net / shipping:''' 1130 / 1325 lbs
*'''Operating temperature range:''' 7 to 38 '''°'''C


•Table Slots – 2 drainage/alignment slots, 3 T-Slots 0.625" (5/8") – center slot -0.00 + 0.004" – outer slots – 0.000 + 0.008"
==Features==


•Work envelope (X-, Y-, Z-axis) – 18" x 9.5" x 16.5"
*NEMA 34 stepper motors on X, Y and Z
*Single Shot Lube Pump
*15 point lubrication. Each axis has an oil distribution channel milled full length on left and right vertical and horizontal surfaces (all 4 sliding surfaces) plus an oil line plumbed directly to the ball nut assembly
*Precision ground ball screws in the X, Y and Z motion. ISO/DIN P4 grade.
*Complete way covers
*Slide ways are a bonded low friction surface (PTFE filled acetyl), hand scraped slide ways with milled oil distribution slots.
*Forward opening electrical cabinet. This unique design allows service even when the machine is placed near to a wall.
*Computer controlled spindle speed and direction with regenerative braking from 1.5 hp induction motor (2 hp peak)
*Cartridge style spindle with V-belt transmission. There are two overlapping speed ranges. Low belt speed is 100 – 2000 RPM, high belt is 250 – 5140 RPM
*Spindle safety is enhanced with a tool change safety interlock and key switch lockout. Main spindle contactor (VFD power) is automatically disengaged when operator is changing a tool. Spindle M-codes or manual spindle start will reengage VFD power automatically after tool change is completed.
*Operator console has manual override for all spindle controls.


•Spindle Nose Diameter – 3 3/8"
==Documentation==
[https://tormach.com/support/mill/pcnc-1100-legacy-documents Tormach website]


•Spindle Taper – BT30 with spindle lock for easy single hand drawbar operation.
[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/584 Operator Manual]


•Spindle Speed Range RPM – 100 to 5140. Computer controlled spindle speed and direction with regenerative braking from a 1.5 hp induction motor (2 hp peak).  
[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/205 Probe usage service bulletin]
==Simulator==


•Cartridge style spindle with V-belt transmission. There are two overlapping speed ranges. Low belt speed is 100 – 2000 RPM, high belt is 250 – 5140 RPM 
*Create an account at https://www.tormach.com/pathpilot
*Login to https://hub.pathpilot.com/
*Choose our machine from older models at the bottom:
**Tormach PCNC 1100
**Serial Number 231
**Built in 11-2006
**Base model, no upgrades
*PathPilot CNC 2


•Spindle Center to Column Face – 11"
References: [https://forum.protospace.ca/t/tormach-training-follow-on-simulation-practice/2770 forum] and [https://groups.google.com/g/protospace-discuss/c/9vPD54YSFsU/m/rOCAiESsAwAJ mailing list]
 
•Maximum Weight of Workpiece – 500 lbs. 
 
•Max spindle nose to table – 17" 
 
•Forward opening electrical cabinet. This unique design allows service even when the machine is placed near to a wall.  
 
•Weight net / shipping. – 1130 / 1325 lbs
 
•Operating temperature range 45 to 100 oF (7 to 38 oC)
 
•Rapid traverse X, Y = 90 IPM, Z = 65 IPM
 
•NEMA 34 stepper motors on X, Y and Z 
 
•Single Shot Lube Pump


•15 point lubrication. Each axis has an oil distribution channel milled full length on left and right vertical and horizontal surfaces (all 4 sliding surfaces) plus an oil line plumbed directly to the ball nut assembly.
==Videos==
 
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•Precision ground ball screws in the X, Y and Z motion. ISO/DIN P4 grade.
 
•Complete way covers.
 
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==Useful docs==
[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/584 Operator Manual]
 
[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/184 Usb related motion failures, usage note READ THIS BEFORE USING]
 
[https://tormach.com/docs/download/assetlink/asset_id/205 Probe usage service bulletin]
 
[https://groups.google.com/g/protospace-discuss/c/9vPD54YSFsU/m/rOCAiESsAwAJ Pathpilot simulator] follow instructions on the list.
 
<iframe src='//www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlI6jyV6Vz8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='true'></iframe>
 
== Simulator ==
 
* Create an account at <nowiki>https://www.tormach.com/pathpilot</nowiki>
* Login to <nowiki>https://hub.pathpilot.com/</nowiki>
* Choose our machine from older models at the bottom:
** Tormach PCNC 1100
** Serial Number 231
** Built in 11-2006
** Base model, no upgrades
* PathPilot CNC 2
 
References: [https://forum.protospace.ca/t/tormach-training-follow-on-simulation-practice/2770 forum] and [https://groups.google.com/g/protospace-discuss/c/9vPD54YSFsU/m/rOCAiESsAwAJ mailing list]

Latest revision as of 17:09, 17 October 2022

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Type CNC Mill (Tormach)
Make/Model PCNC 1100 Personal CNC Mill Series 2
Serial number 231 11-2006
Original owner Protospace
Loan status Bought for Protospace by a group of members
Arrival date ?
Location Metal shop
Functional status Functional
Usage permissions Members Only
Certification Must complete Shop Safety, Lathe Training, 3D CAD Training, CAM Training, 1 on 1 Project
Wiki-ID 49
Label 1.0" 1.5" 2.0"

Specifications

  • Table Size: 34" x 9.5"
  • Table Slots:
    • two drainage/alignment slots
    • three T-Slots 0.625" (5/8")
    • center slot -0.00 + 0.004"
    • outer slots 0.000 + 0.008"
  • Travel / Work Envelope (X/Y/Z): 18" x 9.5" x 16.5"
  • Rapid traverse: X/Y at 90 IPM, Z at 65 IPM
  • Maximum Workpiece Weight: 500 lbs.
  • Spindle Nose Diameter: 3 3/8"
  • Spindle Taper: BT30 with spindle lock for easy single hand drawbar operation
  • Spindle Speed Range: 100 to 5140 RPM
  • Spindle Motor: 1.5hp (2hp peak) induction motor
  • Spindle Center to Column Face: 11"
  • Maximum Spindle Nose to Table: 17"
  • Weight net / shipping: 1130 / 1325 lbs
  • Operating temperature range: 7 to 38 °C

Features

  • NEMA 34 stepper motors on X, Y and Z
  • Single Shot Lube Pump
  • 15 point lubrication. Each axis has an oil distribution channel milled full length on left and right vertical and horizontal surfaces (all 4 sliding surfaces) plus an oil line plumbed directly to the ball nut assembly
  • Precision ground ball screws in the X, Y and Z motion. ISO/DIN P4 grade.
  • Complete way covers
  • Slide ways are a bonded low friction surface (PTFE filled acetyl), hand scraped slide ways with milled oil distribution slots.
  • Forward opening electrical cabinet. This unique design allows service even when the machine is placed near to a wall.
  • Computer controlled spindle speed and direction with regenerative braking from 1.5 hp induction motor (2 hp peak)
  • Cartridge style spindle with V-belt transmission. There are two overlapping speed ranges. Low belt speed is 100 – 2000 RPM, high belt is 250 – 5140 RPM
  • Spindle safety is enhanced with a tool change safety interlock and key switch lockout. Main spindle contactor (VFD power) is automatically disengaged when operator is changing a tool. Spindle M-codes or manual spindle start will reengage VFD power automatically after tool change is completed.
  • Operator console has manual override for all spindle controls.

Documentation

Tormach website

Operator Manual

Probe usage service bulletin

Simulator

References: forum and mailing list

Videos



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