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Original Instructions OPERATOR'S MANUAL Version 1223A...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY 1.1 Intended Use 1.2 Machine Standards 1.2.1 American National Safety Institute (ANSI) 1.2.2 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1.3 Safety Overview 1.3.1 Safety Messages Personal Injury Property Damage 1.3.2 Safety Decals On the Electrical Cabinet Door Next to the Main Disconnect On the Spindle Nose 1.3.3 Information Decals...
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11.3.5 Lubricate the Machine About the Manual Oiler About the Automatic Oiler Lubrication System Reference 11.3.6 Examine the Spindle Belt 11.3.7 Examine the Tormach Tooling System (TTS) Collet 11.3.8 Prevent Rust Remove Rust TROUBLESHOOTING 12.1 Troubleshooting Safety 12.2 Getting Help 12.3 Required Tools...
SAFETY IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About the standards and safety precautions associated with this machine. Before operating the machine in any way, you must read and understand this section. Safe operation of the machine depends on its proper use and the precautions you take. Only trained personnel —...
Do not remove any safety decals. If any safety decals become worn or damaged, contact Tormach Technical Support for guidance on receiving replacement decals. The following types of safety symbols are on the decals:...
ABOUT YOUR MACHINE IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About this machine's specifications. CONTENTS 2.1 Performance Expectations 2.2 Machine Specifications...
SITE REQUIREMENTS IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About the site requirements of this machine (including electrical and power requirements). Before operating the machine in any way, you must read and understand this section. CONTENTS 3.1 General Site and Space Requirements 3.2 Electrical and Power Requirements...
INSTALLATION IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About the installation process required for this machine. The installation of the base machine takes about four hours, not including items such as a Full Enclosure Kit, a Power Drawbar, or an Automatic Tool Changer (ATC). Note: For ease of installation, don't install the chip pans, backsplash/splash guard, enclosure, or other accessories until after you've lifted the machine onto the Machine Stand.
If there is any damage or shortages, you must contact you, causing death or serious injury. Tormach within 30 days of receipt. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at Verify that the ground surface is smooth and clean of tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for...
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If there is any damage or shortages, you must contact assemble the feet for the Machine Stand). Tormach within 30 days of receipt. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at Note: There are four large spacers in the tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for...
Repeat this step for the remaining three foot If there is any damage or shortages, you must contact assemblies. Tormach within 30 days of receipt. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at CAUTION! Team Lift Required: You must have tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for...
1/2-in. forged lifting clevis on the lifting bar. 8. Depending on your machine, the procedure for connecting the lifting bar varies: 1100M/MX Connect the lifting bar's rear 3/8-in. forged lifting clevis to the M16 lifting eye on the top Figure 4-13: Center mounting hole on the Lifting of the machine column.
4: INSTALLATION Prepare the Machine Note: The spindle lock arm assembly contains 1. If there's already a Tormach Tooling System (TTS) tool spring-loaded hardware, which could quickly holder in the spindle, remove it. become loose. 2. Verify that you can access the inside of the spindle 6.
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Figure 4-53: Locations to apply Anti-Seize on the drawbar assembly. Note: Later in this procedure, after you 13. Put Anti-Seize on the outside taper of the Tormach complete the initial installation, you'll do a final Tooling System (TTS) collet. Make sure that there is no drawbar tension adjustment.
If you don't, there's a risk of tool pull-out. To adjust the drawbar tension: 1. Put an empty Tormach Tooling System (TTS) tool holder into the collet. 2. While using one hand to support the tool holder, use the other to push the Release Tool button.
WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard: You must 229 mm) power off the machine before making any Straight rod (for Tormach Tooling System (TTS) tool electrical connections. If you don't, there's a holder), between 8 in. and 12 in. (203 mm and 305 mm) risk of electrocution or shock.
If the rod must be adjusted, go to Step 2. 2. Loosen the two socket head cap screws on the linear rails. Figure 4-84: Groove on a Tormach Tooling System (TTS) aligned with the shoulder of an ATC fork. 6. Put a machinist's square on the machine table.
The collet closes. To adjust the drawbar tension: 5. From the PathPilot interface, on the Main tab, in the 1. Put an empty Tormach Tooling System (TTS) tool holder RPM DRO field, type 1000. Then select the Enter key. into the collet.
While machining, the Tormach Tooling System (TTS) collet Less Than 3/64 in. (1 mm) Go to Step 3. holds a Tormach Tooling System (TTS) tool holder in the 3. Disconnect the shop's air supply from the Power spindle by applying a clamping force to both the shank and the Drawbar button.
OIL POINT If there is any damage or shortages, you must contact OIL POINTS Tormach within 30 days of receipt. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at Figure 4-105: Oil fittings on a tilting rotary table. tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for...
M5 × 20 mm screws. If there is any damage or shortages, you must contact 5. Move the plastic splash guard between the two sides of Tormach within 30 days of receipt. Create a support the splash guard. ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for...
SYSTEM BASICS IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About the main components of the machine and how it moves. Before operating the machine in any way, you must read and understand this section. CONTENTS 5.1 System Reference 5.2 Basic Controls Reference...
Z-Axis 16.25" (413 mm) 5.1.2 Spindle 5.2 BASIC CONTROLS REFERENCE The machine spindle uses an R8 taper to hold Tormach Tooling System (TTS) tool holders. To safely and effectively operate your machine, you must become familiar with how it moves. The machine has two Spindle Power 2 hp (1.5 kW)
PATHPILOT INTERFACE OVERVIEW IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: How PathPilot is organized, and where you can access each tool or feature. CONTENTS 6.1 About PathPilot 6.2 Notebook Section 6.3 Persistent Controls 6.4 Keyboard Shortcuts 6.5 Manage PathPilot Versions...
PATHPILOT TOOLS AND FEATURES IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: How to use PathPilot, depending on the activity that you want to do. CONTENTS 7.1 Create and Load G-Code Files 7.2 Machine Settings and Accessories 7.3 Set Up G-Code Programs 7.4 Run G-Code Programs 7.5 Control G-Code Programs 7.6 System File Management...
7.2.16 Use a USB Camera to verify the memory size of a controller. You can purchase a Tormach USB Camera (PN 51240) with a After plugging in the USB camera, navigate to the camera metal case, mounting bracket, and 15-foot USB cable. Other settings.
Set the tool length offset after placing a tool in the Offsets" (page 180). Tormach Tooling System (TTS) tool holder — each tool and its tool holder only need to be measured once. Note: You can import a .csv file with tool length Before you begin a G-code program, you must verify the offset data.
5. In the Tool Table window, type a description for the tool. spindle. 6. Move the height gauge on the Tormach Tool Assistant 3. From the PathPilot interface, on the Offsets tab, in the Set to the end of the tool's cutting edge.
Automatically Generate Tool Descriptions PathPilot uses syntax highlighting to indicate a valid description. If you're using a Tormach tool, you can enter the part number to automatically generate tool descriptions in the Tool Table window. Note: If you don't know the part number, you can search for the tool at tormach.com.
BASIC OPERATIONS IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About the basic operations required for most projects, organized as a suggested project workflow. CONTENTS 8.1 Start the Machine 8.2 Reference the Machine 8.3 Jog the Machine 8.4 Manually Control the Spindle 8.5 Load G-Code 8.6 Set Up Tooling 8.7 Set Tool Length Offsets 8.8 Set Work Offsets...
PathPilot loads the G-code file and opens the Main tab. 8.6 SET UP TOOLING The Tormach Tooling System (TTS) allows you to quickly switch between various cutting tools. Before you begin machining, you must put your cutting tools in tool holders and measure the tool length offsets for each tool.
Set the tool length offset after placing a tool in the Note: You can import a .csv file with tool length Tormach Tooling System (TTS) tool holder — each tool and its offset data. For information, see "Import and Export tool holder only need to be measured once.
5. In the Tool Table window, type a description for the tool. 3. From the PathPilot interface, on the Offsets tab, in the 6. Move the height gauge on the Tormach Tool Assistant Tool Table window, in the Description column, type a Set to the end of the tool's cutting edge.
FIRST PART TUTORIAL IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: How to complete your first project, with all specifications provided by us. CONTENTS 9.1 About This Tutorial 9.2 Before You Begin 9.3 Required Items and Tools 9.4 Set Up Tooling 9.5 Set Up the Machine 9.6 Mount the Workpiece 9.7 Set the Work Offsets 9.8 Set Tool Offsets...
2 in. × 4 in. piece of wood. 9.4 SET UP TOOLING The Tormach Tooling System (TTS) allows you to quickly switch between various cutting tools. Before you begin machining, you must put your cutting tools in tool holders and measure the tool length offsets for each tool.
PROGRAMMING IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About the languages that are understood and interpreted by PathPilot. CONTENTS 10.1 Programming Overview 10.2 Programming G-Code 10.3 Programming Canned Cycles 10.4 Programming M-Code 10.5 Programming Input Codes 10.6 Advanced Programming...
MACHINE MAINTENANCE IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About the required maintenance procedures that you must do so that this machine operates as designed. Before operating the machine in any way, you must read and understand this section. CONTENTS 11.1 Maintenance Safety 11.2 Maintenance Schedules 11.3 Regular Maintenance...
Examine the enclosure and other guards for damage. 11.1.2 Swarf Maintenance Procedures Examine the drawbar for wear. Wear work gloves. Examine the Tormach Tooling System (TTS) collet for 11.1.3 Coolant Maintenance Procedures wear. Wear rubber gloves. Remove vises, fixture plates, rotary tables, and other accessories, and then examine them for rust.
If you're using a filter to prevent small particles from 11.3.6 Examine the Spindle Belt entering the coolant tank, replace it when it's saturated 11.3.7 Examine the Tormach Tooling System (TTS) Collet229 with chips, swarf, or tramp oil. 11.3.8 Prevent Rust Examine the coolant for contamination, and determine if 11.3.1 Clean the Way Covers...
Tighten the drawbar until it is as tight as possible while in the retracted position for two seconds. Then, release the still releasing a Tormach Tooling System (TTS) tool oiler's plunger. holder using 90 psi (620 kPa) compressed air.
TROUBLESHOOTING IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About common causes of failure in this machine, and our recommendations for diagnosing and correcting them. WARNING! Electrocution Hazard - Electrical Cabinet: Do not make or disconnect connections under power. Before operating the machine in any way, you must read and understand this section. CONTENTS 12.1 Troubleshooting Safety 12.2 Getting Help...
2. From the PathPilot controller, on the Status tab, select Log Data. PathPilot creates a file called logdata_[TODAY'S-DATE].zip, and saves it on your USB drive. 3. Remove the USB drive from the controller. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit- a-support-ticket for guidance on how to proceed.
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Cause: Oil isn't getting to the ways and ball screw. Probability How-To Steps 1. Examine the oil level in the oiler. 2. Investigate the oiling system for lack of oil and/or plugged lines (See Tormach service bulletin SB0031). Cause: There's oil residue from long-term storage. Probability How-To Steps Repeatedly pump oil and slowly jog the axis.
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The display shows the model of the machine or accessory (for example, 1100 for an 1100M, or RT11 for a RapidTurn on an 1100M). 4. Push the Up Arrow once more, and the VFD displays parameter .012, which is the software version number (for example, version 2.01).
DIAGRAMS AND PARTS LISTS IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About this machine’s components. NOTICE! Only use Tormach-approved parts when making replacements. If you don't replace parts with those listed in this section, you may void your warranty. CONTENTS 13.1 Base Machine Exploded View 13.2 Base Machine Parts List...
13.22 ENCLOSURE PARTS LIST Description Quantity Enclosure Panel, 1100, Lower Front (PN 37630) Enclosure Panel, 1100M, Left Front (PN 37635) Enclosure Panel, 1100M, Right Front (PN 37634) Enclosure Panel, 1100, Upper Front (PN 37633) Enclosure Panel, 1100M, Left Side (PN 37632)
PNEUMATIC SCHEMATICS IN THIS SECTION, YOU'LL LEARN: About the pneumatic schematics for this machine's pneumatic systems. CONTENTS 14.1 Power Drawbar Pneumatics 14.2 Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Pneumatics...
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