https://wiki.makeict.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Curt+GridleyMakeICT Wiki - User contributions [en]2026-05-30T19:30:17ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.43.5https://wiki.makeict.org/index.php?title=Tormach_CNC_Mill&diff=5506Tormach CNC Mill2018-01-16T19:16:30Z<p>Curt Gridley: Added link to Tormach Access Policy</p>
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<div>This document is not a replacement for training or authorization. Do not attempt to use the Tormach without proper training.<br />
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==Resources==<br />
===Links===<br />
*[http://www.destinytool.com/speeds--feeds.html Feeds and Speeds Calculator]<br />
*[http://www.bellforestproducts.com/info/janka-hardness/ Wood Hardness reference]<br />
*[http://makeict.org/wiki/Tormach_Access_Policy Tormach Access Policy]<br />
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===Useful Gcode Commands===<br />
* G0[axis][coordinate] Does a rapid move along the axis to the specified coordinate. You can supply multiple axes in one command. Example: G0X1.000Y0.000Z-0.0150 or G0Z-0.050<br />
* G1[axis][coordinate] Same as G0, but limits speed to the feedrate.<br />
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===Tool Reference===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Tool Name<br />
! Fusion Library #<br />
! Radius<br />
! Flutes<br />
! Materials<br />
|-<br />
| Tormach SuperFly Cutter<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
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==Rules==<br />
# Do not leave chuck empty.<br />
# Do not leave a tool in a dangerous state.<br />
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==Basic Operation==<br />
===Squaring the Vise===<br />
Info plz?<br />
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===Squaring a Block in Manual Mode===<br />
# Turn on the air compressor and drain the condensate.<br />
# Plug in the Tormach lights<br />
# Turn on the large red master switch on the left side of the machine<br />
# Wait for the computer to boot. If it hangs, cycle the power.<br />
# Turn the e-stop button on the front to pop it out and press the green button beside it<br />
# Press the flashing "Reset" button on the PathPilot software.<br />
# Home the Z axis by pressing 'Ref Z'. Then, home the x and y axes by pressing 'Ref X' and 'Ref Y'.<br />
# Install the bit you want and check RPM and Feedrate settings.<br />
# Set workpiece using vise, clamps, and parallels as necessary.<br />
# Z-down and set height to barely contact the workpiece.<br />
# Position x and y for the first pass. Make sure the bit will not come into contact with the workpiece<br />
# Zero all axes<br />
# Close the doors and do a final check to make sure no tools are in the way.<br />
# Press "FWD" to start the spindle<br />
# Z-down to the depth of the first pass<br />
# Use the jog shuttle to cut the first pass. Repeat as necessary to finish the side.<br />
# Press "Stop" to stop the spindle.<br />
# Reposition the workpiece and repeat for the remaining sides.<br />
# Brush down the vise and table. Oil if needed.<br />
# Press "Exit"<br />
# Push in the e-stop and press "OK".<br />
# Turn off master switch.<br />
# Unplug lights.<br />
# Turn off compressor.</div>Curt Gridley