Tormach CNC Mill

Basic Operation

Squaring a Block in Manual Mode

1. Turn on the air compressor and drain the condensate.
2. Plug in the Tormach lights
3. Turn on the large red master switch on the left side of the machine
4. Wait for the computer to boot. If it hangs, cycle the power.
5. Turn the e-stop button on the front to pop it out and press the green button beside it
6. Press the flashing "Reset" button on the PathPilot software.
7. Home the Z axis by pressing 'Ref Z'. Then, home the x and y axes by pressing 'Ref X' and 'Ref Y'.
8. Install the bit you want and check RPM and Feedrate settings.
9. Set workpiece using vise, clamps, and parallels as necessary.
10. Z-down and set height to barely contact the workpiece.
11. Position x and y for the first pass. Make sure the bit will not come into contact with the workpiece
12. Zero all axes
13. Close the doors and do a final check to make sure no tools are in the way.
14. Press "FWD" to start the spindle
15. Z-down to the depth of the first pass
16. Use the jog shuttle to cut the first pass. Repeat as necessary to finish the side.
17. Press "Stop" to stop the spindle.
18. Reposition the workpiece and repeat for the remaining sides.
19. Brush down the vise and table. Oil if needed.
20. Press "Exit"
21. Push in the e-stop and press "OK".
22. Turn off master switch.
23. Unplug lights.
24. Turn off compressor.