Originally Posted by pstockley I have a Tormach but I can't give you much real world feedback just yet as it isn't running yet (finishing building a stand). The reason they say it is for short run production (small number of same type of part) is due to the limited speed by production machine standards. I think it should run for extended periods ok. One problem I see for your use of small cutters is that the spindle speed is really a limiting factor for increased production rates. You need 10,000 to 15,000 to efficiently run 16th to 1/4" cutters. You could fit an auxiliary high speed spindle for use on small cutters but this will increase the cost. A geared spindle really is unsuitable for high speed use. |
Hmmm... I run my Taig at 4,200 with my 1/16" cutters, but admittedly, I don't feed very fast. I wonder what other machines I should look at in the same price range/class as the Tormach to get faster spindle speeds?
Mark