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Travel: 18” x 9.5” x 16.25” (X,Y,Z)
think about it , how can a 34" table travel 34" and still be in the saddle of the machine
raw travel = table length - saddle
Guys I'm looking at a Tormach 1100 for an upcoming project.
I was looking at the specs on the table.
States 34" X 9.5" but shows travel 18" X 9.5" I must be reading it wrong doesn't make sense that it would only have 18" travel on a 34" table.
The parts I will be doing are 30"x9"x1" and was hoping to do it in one setup. Is that possible?
I plan on going to the Digital Machinist CNC Workshop June 21-23 to see the machine first hand and hope to make the purchase there. Plus they are having a BBQ!
Travel: 18” x 9.5” x 16.25” (X,Y,Z)
think about it , how can a 34" table travel 34" and still be in the saddle of the machine
raw travel = table length - saddle
Color me stupid. I was just thinking that while looking for linear rails for my existing mill.
Gees I shouldn't make posts so late at night.
So I will need to plan on re-positioning once.
Thanks
I usually plan on 17.80 x 9.40 which is about the max my 1100 removes without worrying about limit switches. I often wish I had a 48" travel machine. However, then I find a reason for 51", then 60", etcOriginally Posted by FannBlade
95% of my machining fits comfortably into the envelope.
Thanks
That helps. Funny you bring that up I was looking at other machines with more travel and the list kept climbing next thing I know prices were up around $50,000 for $35,000 I think I can relocate the part....LOL
Are you pretty happy with your 1100? Since I will need to finance it I will order the full package...ATC and 4th axis etc.
Although I'm still pondering the idea of a CNC Router Parts 48x48 kit. On the same project I will need to do 1/8" aluminum panels 24" x 30" mostly just drilling.
I have been very happy with mine. I work a lot with robotics so everything is rather custom. It is really nice to be able to pop out 8 or 24 copies of a bracket or part. I work with FIRST students (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) www.usfirst.org in my shop. The Tormach is fairly straight forward for them to learn, although SprutCAM has a mighty steep learning curve. Kids are amazingly adept at learning things. So far, we have only broken a couple of bits.
I have a power draw bar, but not the ATC. I also have the 4th-axis but haven't used that very extensively. I have debated the tool changer a lot. I intended to make it my first accessory, but honestly I don't run complex enough projects to make me feel like I can justify it (yet!).
I wouldn't trade the PDB for anything. It makes tool changes so very very easy. I have a manual bridgeport clone which I loved and still love, but the tool changes with the PDB are just too smooth. I also recommend the foot switch for the PDB.
The nice thing about the Tormach is the pricing is stable. If you aren't sure about the 4-th axis, you can wait. You don't miss out by waiting.
Since we're on the subject of table range, I can throw out a tip that I've found useful. I got tired of reanalizing the table range limits when setting up vises and projects. I Went to both ends of X travel and put a tiny scribe mark in my table. It makes set-ups go smoother.
Put a mark next to the Z-ways at the top of travel as well. I use that one a whole lot.
I've got a mark on the table to indicate the bottom of the Z travel.
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Probably not the best way to measure that!
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