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Welcome to the PCNC 770 Knowledge Base!

About Your Machine

Safety

PCNC 770 Series 3 Machine Specifications

T-Slot Spacing on Tormach Mills
Machine Kinematics (Max Feed, Travel Limits, Accelerations)

Site Planning and Prep

Installation

Receiving, Uncrating, and Initial Inspection
Unpack and Mount the Machine
Install PathPilot Controller
Essential Controls Overview
Power Off/Power On Procedure
Controller Customization
Validate Basic Installation
Leveling and Squaring Your Mill

Accessory Installation

Machine Stand - PCNC 770
Enclosure - PCNC 770
Power Drawbar - PCNC 770

ATC

Legacy ATC Installation Manual - PCNC 770
M-Style ATC Installation Manual - PCNC 770
Tool Change Scenarios

ETS - Electronic Tool Setter
Enclosure Switch Kit - PCNC 770

microARC 4

microARC 4 Installation Manaual
Simultaneous 4 Axis Machining in Fusion 360 with the Tormach microARC 4!
Machining a Turbine Disk on Tormach 1100MX + 4th Axis microARC
4th Axis CNC Milling Non-Cylindrical Parts Using Rotary Toolpath in Fusion 360

SmartCool

SmartCool Installation Manual

FogBuster
USB I/O

Touch Screen

Touch Screen Installation Manual
Touch Screen Installation Video

Vise

Basic Steps to Square a Vise

RapidTurn

RapidTurn Installation
CNC Machine a Chess Rook With a Tormach RapidTurn

Power Drawbar Foot Pedal

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis for PCNC 770/1100
How to Setup a 4th Axis: 4-Jaw Chuck
How to Setup a 4th Axis

Maintenance

Machine Maintenance

PCNC 770 Maintenance
Machine Paint Color Codes

Accessory Maintenance

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis Maintenance

Rotary Table Milling Machine Maintenance

microARC 4 Maintenance

microARC Maintenance

Flood Coolant Maintenance

Replacement Mesh for Chip Basket Screen
Tormach Oil Skimmer - Easy Coolant Tank Maintenance

ATC Maintenance

General Tips and Maintenance for the Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)

Power Drawbar Maintenance - PCNC 770

Operation and Programming

Machine Operation

Basic Operation - PCNC 770
PathPilot Interface - PCNC 770
Setting G30
Tormach Probing Routines
Setting Up Work and Tool Offsets On Tormach Mills
Tweaking Your Work Offsets
Changing Machine Configuration
Setting Start Line in the Middle of Program
Windows 10 Network Setup and G-Code Share
PathPilot Settings Backup
PathPilot Spindle Warm Up Program
Setting Up WiFi and Software Updates
On-the-Fly Math for Feed Rates
Finding G-Code from the MDI Line
Creeping Up on a Part
Cutting Your First Part on a Tormach Mill
Your First Day with Tormach's PathPilot
Generating a Log Data File in PathPilot
How to Cut Holes with CNC
Probe & ETS Setup

PathPilot Programming

Programming - PCNC 770
G28 Command
Work Coordinate Rotation with G10 L2 in PathPilot
CAM Driven Probing
G64/M59 Guide
Macro Programming
PathPilot Post Processor Guidelines
Conversational Drill and Tap
Conversational Programming in Tormach's PathPilot

Troubleshooting

Spindle Troubleshooting

PCNC 770 Spindle Will Not Turn
Preventing Collet Slip
Changing Spindle Belt Range
Spindle Tram Adjustment
Chatter

ATC Troubleshooting

Power Drawbar (PDB), Tool Won't Release - Legacy ATC
Pneumatic Seal Replacement for Leaking Drawbars
ATC Tab Disappears - Legacy ATC
Tray Won't Reference - Legacy ATC
Tray In Sensor Isn't Working - Legacy ATC
Tray is Moving Too Fast or Too Slow - Legacy ATC
Low Air Pressure or Malfunctioning Air Pressure Switch - PCNC 770
Check Fuses and Cables Error
Device Homing Error
Tray-In Sensor Fault
Manual Tool Change with Dead ATC Board - PCNC 770
Power Drawbar Foot Pedal Troubleshooting
Getting Out of an ATC Jam

Controller Troubleshooting

DB25 Troubleshooting Fundamentals - PCNC 770 & 1100
Controller is Beeping on Boot Up - Tower Controller
Controller Monitor (Standard and Touch Screen) Doesn't Work
Controller Won't Power On - PCNC 770

Motion System Troubleshooting

Mill Gib/AC Bearing Adjustment and Backlash Compensation - PCNC 770
Lost Motion Testing - PCNC 770
Limit Switch Troubleshooting for PCNC 770 and 1100
Ballscrew Replacement
Axis Movement is Noisy - PCNC 770
One Axis Won't Move (or Only Moves in One Direction), and Other Axes Move - PCNC 770
All Axes Won't Move When Commanded - PCNC 770
Can't Reference All Axes - PCNC 770

General Electrical Troubleshooting

Checking a Fuse on a Tormach Machine
Machine Won't Power On - PCNC 770

Accessory Troubleshooting

Automatic Oiler Troubleshooting

Unlock and Reprogram Auto Oiler

microARC 4 Troubleshooting

microARC 4 Repair

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis Troubleshooting

4th Axis Backlash Adjustment

RapidTurn Troubleshooting

RapidTurn Motor Spinning the Wrong Direction
RapidTurn Speed Sensor Adjustment

Flood Coolant Troubleshooting

Coolant Pump Won't Run - PCNC 1100

Welcome to the 770MX Knowledge Base!

About Your Machine

Safety

770MX Machine Specifications

T-Slot Spacing on Tormach Mills
Machine Kinematics (Max Feed, Travel Limits, Accelerations)
770M/MX Torque Curves

Site Requirements

Installation

Before You Begin
Assemble the Machine Stand
Unpack and Mount the Machine
PathPilot Controller
Manual Oiler
Filter-Regulator-Lubricator (FRL)
Set Up the PathPilot Controller
Verify the Installation
Leveling and Squaring Your Mill
Chip Pans
Enclosure

Accessory Installation

ATC

ATC Installation Manual - 770MX
Tool Change Scenarios

microARC 4

microARC 4 Installation Manual
Simultaneous 4 Axis Machining in Fusion 360 with the Tormach microARC 4!
Machining a Turbine Disk on Tormach 1100MX + 4th Axis microARC
4th Axis CNC Milling Non-Cylindrical Parts Using Rotary Toolpath in Fusion 360

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis

4th Axis Installation Manual
How to Setup a 4th Axis: 4-Jaw Chuck
How to Setup a 4th Axis

RapidTurn

RapidTurn Installation
CNC Machining a Chess Rook With A Tormach RapidTurn

Operator Console

Operator Console Installation Video - 770MX
Operator Console Installation Manual - 770MX

SmartCool

SmartCool Installation Manual

Fogbuster
USB I/O

Flood Coolant

Flood Coolant Kit

Door Lock Switch Kit - 770M/MX
Automatic Oiler

Touch Screen

Touch Screen Installation Video
Touch Screen Kit Installation Manual

Vise

Basic Steps to Square a Vise

ETS - Electronic Tool Setter
Power Drawbar Foot Pedal

Maintenance

Machine Maintenance

770MX Maintenance
Machine Paint Color Codes

Accessory Maintenance

ATC Maintenance

General Tips and Maintenance for the Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis Maintenance

Rotary Table Milling Machine Maintenance

microARC 4 Maintenance

microARC Maintenance

Flood Coolant Maintenance

Tormach Oil Skimmer - Easy Coolant Tank Maintenance
Replacement Mesh for Chip Basket Screen

Operation and Programming

Machine Operation

System Basics - 770MX
PathPilot Interface Overview - 770MX
PathPilot Tools and Features - 770MX
Basic Operations - 770MX
Setting Start Line in the Middle of Program
Windows 10 Network Setup and G-Code Share
PathPilot Settings Backup
PathPilot Spindle Warm Up Program
Setting Up WiFi and Software Updates
On-the-Fly Math for Feed Rates
Finding G-Code from the MDI Line
Creeping Up on a Part
Cutting Your First Part on a Tormach Mill
Your First Day with Tormach's PathPilot
Generating a Log Data File in PathPilot
How to Cut Holes with CNC
Changing Machine Configuration
Setting G30
Tormach Probing Routines
Setting Up Work and Tool Offsets On Tormach Mills
Tweaking Your Work Offsets
Probe & ETS Setup

PathPilot Programming

Programming - 770MX
G28 Command
Work Coordinate Rotation with G10 L2 in PathPilot
CAM Driven Probing
G64/M59 Guide
Macro Programming
PathPilot Post Processor Guidelines
Conversational Drill and Tap
Conversational Programming in Tormach's PathPilot

Troubleshooting

Spindle Troubleshooting

Spindle Tram Adjustment
Changing Spindle Belt Range
770MX Spindle Won't Turn
Spindle Orient or at Speed Fails - 770MX
Chatter

ATC Troubleshooting

Device Homing Error
Tray-In Sensor Fault
Low Air Pressure or Malfunctioning Air Pressure Switch
BT30 Drawbar Adjustments for Better Tooling Removal
Manual Tool Change with Dead ATC Board - 770MX
Pneumatic Seal Replacement for Leaking Drawbars
Check Fuses and Cabling Error
Getting Out of an ATC Jam

Controller and Console Troubleshooting

Controller Won't Power On
Controller Monitor (Standard and Touch Screen) Doesn't Work
Operator Console Troubleshooting
No Ethernet Link Detected Troubleshooting - 770MX

Motion System Troubleshooting

Mill Gib/AC Bearing Adjustment and Backlash Compensation - 770MX
Ballscrew Replacement
Lost Motion Testing - 770MX
All Axes Won't Move When Commanded - 770MX
One Axis Won't Move (or Only Moves in One Direction), and Other Axes Move - 770MX
Axis Movement is Noisy - 770MX

General Electrical Troubleshooting

Checking a Fuse on a Tormach Machine
Machine Won't Power On - 770MX

Accessory Troubleshooting

Automatic Oiler Troubleshooting

Unlock and Reprogram Auto Oiler

microARC 4 Troubleshooting

microARC 4 Repair

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis Troubleshooting

4th Axis Backlash Adjustment

RapidTurn Troubleshooting

RapidTurn Motor Spinning the Wrong Direction
RapidTurn Speed Sensor Adjustment

Flood Coolant Troubleshooting

Coolant Pump Won't Run

Welcome to the 770M Knowledge Base!

About Your Machine

Safety

770M Machine Specifications

T-Slot Spacing on Tormach Mills
Machine Kinematics (Max Feed, Travel Limits, Accelerations)
770M/MX Torque Curves

Site Requirements

Installation

Before You Begin Installation
Assemble the Machine Stand
Unpack and Mount the Machine
PathPilot Controller
Set Up the PathPilot Controller
Manual Oiler
Filter-Regulator-Lubricator (FRL)
Verify the Installation
Leveling and Squaring Your Mill
Chip Pans
Enclosure

Accessory Installation

ATC

ATC Installation Manual - 770M
Tool Change Scenarios

microARC 4

microARC 4 Installation Manual
Simultaneous 4 Axis Machining in Fusion 360 with the Tormach microARC 4!
Machining a Turbine Disk on Tormach 1100MX + 4th Axis microARC
4th Axis CNC Milling Non-Cylindrical Parts Using Rotary Toolpath in Fusion 360

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis

4th Axis Installation Manual
How to Setup a 4th Axis: 4-Jaw Chuck
How to Setup a 4th Axis

RapidTurn

RapidTurn Installation
CNC Machining a Chess Rook With A Tormach RapidTurn

Operator Console

Operator Console Installation Video - 770M
Operator Console Installation Manual - 770M

SmartCool

SmartCool Installation Manual

Backsplash and Splash Guard
Fogbuster
USB I/O

Flood Coolant

Flood Coolant Kit

Automatic Oiler
Door Lock Switch Kit - 770M/MX

Touch Screen

Touch Screen Installation Video
Touch Screen Kit Installation Manual

Vise

Basic Steps to Square a Vise

Power Drawbar Kit - 770M/1100M
ETS - Electronic Tool Setter
Power Drawbar Foot Pedal

Maintenance

Machine Maintenance

770M Maintenance
Machine Paint Color Codes

Accessory Maintenance

ATC Maintenance

General Tips and Maintenance for the Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis Maintenance

Rotary Table Milling Machine Maintenance

microARC 4 Maintenance

microARC Maintenance

Flood Coolant Maintenance

Tormach Oil Skimmer - Easy Coolant Tank Maintenance
Replacement Mesh for Chip Basket Screen

Power Drawbar Maintenance - 770M/1100M

Operation and Programming

Machine Operation

System Basics - 770M
PathPilot Interface Overview - 770M
PathPilot Tools and Features - 770M
Basic Operations - 770M
Tweaking Your Work Offsets
Setting G30
Tormach Probing Routines
Setting Up Work and Tool Offsets On Tormach Mills
Setting Start Line in the Middle of Program
Windows 10 Network Setup and G-Code Share
PathPilot Settings Backup
PathPilot Spindle Warm Up Program
Setting Up WiFi and Software Updates
On-the-Fly Math for Feed Rates
Finding G-Code from the MDI Line
Creeping Up on a Part
Cutting Your First Part on a Tormach Mill
Your First Day with Tormach's PathPilot
Generating a Log Data File in PathPilot
How to Cut Holes with CNC
Changing Machine Configuration
Probe & ETS Setup

PathPilot Programming

Programming - 770M
Work Coordinate Rotation with G10 L2 in PathPilot
G28 Command
CAM Driven Probing
G64/M59 Guide
Macro Programming
PathPilot Post Processor Guidelines
Conversational Drill and Tap
Conversational Programming in Tormach's PathPilot

Troubleshooting

Spindle Troubleshooting

Spindle Tram Adjustment
Changing Spindle Belt Range
Preventing Collet Slip
770M Spindle Won't Turn
Chatter

ATC Troubleshooting

Device Homing Error
Tray-In Sensor Fault
Manual Tool Change with Dead ATC Board
Pneumatic Seal Replacement for Leaking Drawbars
Check Fuses and Cabling Error
Low Air Pressure or Malfunctioning Air Pressure Switch
Power Draw Bar (PDB), Tool Won't Load or Release
Getting Out of an ATC Jam

Controller and Console Troubleshooting

Controller Won't Power On
Controller Monitor (Standard and Touch Screen) Doesn't Work
Operator Console Troubleshooting
No Ethernet Link Detected Troubleshooting - 770M

Motion System Troubleshooting

All Axes Won't Move When Commanded - 770M
One Axis Won't Move (or Only Moves in One Direction), and Other Axes Move - 770M
Axis Movement is Noisy - 770M
Lost Motion Testing - 770M
Mill Gib/AC Bearing Adjustment and Backlash Compensation - 770M
Can't Reference All Axes - 770M
Limit Switch Troubleshooting for "M" Machines
Ballscrew Replacement

General Electrical Troubleshooting

Checking a Fuse on a Tormach Machine
Machine Won't Power On - 770M

Accessory Troubleshooting

Automatic Oiler Troubleshooting

Unlock and Reprogram Auto Oiler

microARC 4 Troubleshooting

microARC 4 Repair

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis Troubleshooting

4th Axis Backlash Adjustment

RapidTurn Troubleshooting

RapidTurn Motor Spinning the Wrong Direction
RapidTurn Speed Sensor Adjustment

Flood Coolant Troubleshooting

Coolant Pump Won't Run

770M+ Servo Upgrade

770M+ Servo Upgrade Installation Video
770M+ Servo Upgrade Installation Manual

770M+ to MX Spindle Upgrade

770M+ BT30 Spindle Upgrade (M+ to MX)
770M+ BT30 Spindle Upgrade (M+ to MX) Installation Manual

Welcome the 15L Knowledge Base!

About Your Machine

Safety

15L Machine Specifications

Machine Kinematics (Max Feed, Travel Limits, Accelerations)

Site Planning and Prep

Installation

Receiving, Uncrating, and Initial Inspection
Install the PathPilot Controller
Install the Manual Oiler
Tormach 15L Slant-Pro CNC Lathe Lifting Kit

Accessory Installation

Turret

Gen 1 Turret Installation Manual

Gen 2 Turret

Gen 2 Turret Installation Manual (PN 37335)

How to Install Turret Boring Bar Holders on the Tormach 15L

Auto Collet Closer

Auto Collet Closer Installation Manual

D1-4 Lathe Chuck

D1-4 Chuck/Face Plate Installation Manual

Quick Change Tool Post

Quick Change Tool Post Installation Manual - 15L

Collet Closer Foot Pedal
15L Slant-PRO Lathe Light Kit
Chuck Guard Kit
15L Gen 2 Enclosure
Automatic Oiler
Gang Tooling
5C Collet Insert

Maintenance

Machine Maintenance

15L Maintenance
Machine Paint Color Codes

Accessory Maintenance

Adding Oil to a Gen 2 Turret

Operation and Programming

Machine Operation

Operation - 15L
PathPilot Tools and Features - 15L
PathPilot Interface Overview - 15L
Change Spindle Motor Pulley Position - 15L
Adjusting Lathe Soft Limits
Cutting a Yo-Yo on the Tormach 15L Slant-PRO Lathe
Customizing Lathe Turning Tools
Making a Pen with Lathe Conversational Profiling
Beginner's Guide to Lathe Tooling
Turning Steel on a 15L Slant-PRO Lathe
Cutting an Industrial-Style Air Hose Coupler on a Tormach Slant-Pro
Touching Off Drills on a Tormach Lathe
Cutting Your First Part on a Tormach Lathe
Cutting a Camera Step-Up Ring on a Tormach 15L
Cutting a Custom Steel Bolt on the Tormach 15L
Changing Machine Configuration
Generating a Log Data File in PathPilot
Finding G-Code from the MDI Line
PathPilot Spindle Warm Up Program
PathPilot Settings Backup
Windows 10 Network Setup and G-Code Share
Setting Start Line in the Middle of Program
Setting Up Work and Tool Offsets on a Tormach Lathe
Tormach 15L EZ Bar Puller/Automatic Collet Closer

PathPilot Programming

Programming - 15L
Macro Programming
PathPilot Post Processor Guidelines
Conversational Programming on the Tormach 15L Slant-PRO Lathe
G64/M59 Guide

Troubleshooting

Spindle and Drive System Troubleshooting

15L Encoder Replacement
My Spindle Won't Turn - 15L
Spindle Direction is Reverse

Motion System Troubleshooting

15L Gib/AC Bearing Adjustment and Backlash Compensation
All Axes Won't Move When Commanded - 15L
One Axis Won't Move (or Only Moves in One Direction), and Other Axes Move - 15L

Controller Troubleshooting

Controller Won't Power On - 15L
Controller Monitor (Standard and Touch Screen) Doesn't Work
Controller is Beeping on Boot Up - Tower Controller

General Electrical Troubleshooting

Checking a Fuse on a Tormach Machine
Machine Won't Power On - 15L

Turret Troubleshooting

Gen 2 Turret Harness Replacement
Gen 2 Turret Lock Sensor Adjustment

Accessory Troubleshooting

Automatic Oiler Troubleshooting

Unlock and Reprogram Auto Oiler

Flood Coolant Troubleshooting

Coolant Pump Won't Run - 15L

Welcome to the PCNC 1100 Knowledge Base!

About Your Machine

Safety

PCNC 1100 Series 3 Machine Specifications

T-Slot Spacing on Tormach Mills
Machine Kinematics (Max Feed, Travel Limits, Accelerations)

Site Planning and Prep
Moving a 1100 (PCNC or M/MX) Through a Doorway (Door Dance)

Installation

Receiving, Uncrating, and Initial Inspection
Unpack and Mount the Machine
Install PathPilot Controller
Essential Controls Overview
Power Off/Power On Procedure
Validate Basic Installation
Controller Customization
Leveling and Squaring Your Mill

Accessory Installation

Deluxe Stand - PCNC 1100
Power Drawbar - PCNC 1100

ATC

10 Pocket Legacy ATC Installation Manual - PCNC 1100
12 Pocket M-Style ATC Installation Manual - PCNC 1100
Tool Change Scenarios

Enclosure - PCNC 1100
Enclosure Switch Kit - PCNC 1100

microARC 4

microARC 4 Installation Manaual
Simultaneous 4 Axis Machining in Fusion 360 with the Tormach microARC 4!
Machining a Turbine Disk on Tormach 1100MX + 4th Axis microARC
4th Axis CNC Milling Non-Cylindrical Parts Using Rotary Toolpath in Fusion 360

SmartCool

SmartCool Installation Manual

FogBuster
USB I/O

Touch Screen

Touch Screen Installation Manual
Touch Screen Installation Video

Vise

Basic Steps to Square a Vise

ETS - Electronic Tool Setter
Automatic Oiler

RapidTurn

RapidTurn Installation
CNC Machine a Chess Rook With a Tormach RapidTurn

Power Drawbar Foot Pedal

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis for PCNC 770/1100
How to Setup a 4th Axis: 4-Jaw Chuck
How to Setup a 4th Axis

Maintenance

Machine Maintenance

PCNC 1100 Maintenance
Machine Paint Color Codes

Accessory Maintenance

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis Maintenance

Rotary Table Milling Machine Maintenance

microARC 4 Maintenance

microARC Maintenance

Flood Coolant Maintenance

Replacement Mesh for Chip Basket Screen
Tormach Oil Skimmer - Easy Coolant Tank Maintenance

ATC Maintenance

General Tips and Maintenance for the Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)

Power Drawbar Maintenance - PCNC 1100

Operation and Programming

Machine Operation

Basic Operation - PCNC 1100
PathPilot Interface - PCNC 1100
Setting G30
Tormach Probing Routines
Setting Up Work and Tool Offsets On Tormach Mills
Probe & ETS Setup
Tweaking Your Work Offsets
Changing Machine Configuration
Setting Start Line in the Middle of Program
Windows 10 Network Setup and G-Code Share
PathPilot Settings Backup
PathPilot Spindle Warm Up Program
Setting Up WiFi and Software Updates
On-the-Fly Math for Feed Rates
Finding G-Code from the MDI Line
Creeping Up on a Part
How to Cut Holes with CNC
Generating a Log Data File in PathPilot
Your First Day with Tormach's PathPilot
Cutting Your First Part on a Tormach Mill

PathPilot Programming

Programming - PCNC 1100
G28 Command
Work Coordinate Rotation with G10 L2 in PathPilot
CAM Driven Probing
G64/M59 Guide
Macro Programming
Conversational Programming in Tormach's PathPilot
Conversational Drill and Tap
PathPilot Post Processor Guidelines

Troubleshooting

Spindle Troubleshooting

PCNC 1100 Spindle Will Not Turn
Preventing Collet Slip
Changing Spindle Belt Range
Spindle Tram Adjustment
PCNC 1100 Spindle Rebuild
Chatter

ATC Troubleshooting

Power Drawbar (PDB), Tool Won't Release - Legacy ATC
Pneumatic Seal Replacement for Leaking Drawbars
ATC Tab Disappears - Legacy ATC (10 Pocket)
Tray Won't Reference - Legacy ATC (10 Pocket)
Tray In Sensor Isn't Working - Legacy ATC (10 Pocket)
Tray is Moving Too Fast or Too Slow - Legacy ATC (10 Pocket)
Low Air Pressure or Malfunctioning Air Pressure Switch - PCNC 1100
Check Fuses and Cables Error
Device Homing Error
Tray-In Sensor Fault
Manual Tool Change with Dead ATC Board - PCNC 1100
Power Drawbar Foot Pedal Troubleshooting
Getting Out of an ATC Jam

Controller Troubleshooting

Controller Won't Power On - PCNC 1100
Controller Monitor (Standard and Touch Screen) Doesn't Work
Controller is Beeping on Boot Up - Tower Controller
DB25 Troubleshooting Fundamentals - PCNC 770 & 1100

Motion System Troubleshooting

All Axes Won't Move When Commanded - PCNC 1100
One Axis Won't Move (or Only Moves in One Direction), and Other Axes Move - PCNC 1100
Can't Reference All Axes - PCNC 1100
Mill Gib/AC Bearing Adjustment and Backlash Compensation - PCNC 1100
Lost Motion Testing - PCNC 1100
Axis Movement is Noisy - PCNC 1100
Ballscrew Replacement
Limit Switch Troubleshooting for PCNC 770 and 1100

General Electrical Troubleshooting

Machine Won't Power On - PCNC 1100
Checking a Fuse on a Tormach Machine

Accessory Troubleshooting

Automatic Oiler Troubleshooting

Unlock and Reprogram Auto Oiler

microARC 4 Troubleshooting

microARC 4 Repair

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis Troubleshooting

4th Axis Backlash Adjustment

RapidTurn Troubleshooting

RapidTurn Motor Spinning the Wrong Direction
RapidTurn Speed Sensor Adjustment

Flood Coolant Troubleshooting

Coolant Pump Won't Run - PCNC 1100

Welcome to the xsTech Knowledge Base!

About Your Machine

xsTECH Machine Specifications

T-Slot Spacing of xsTECH

EU Declaration of Conformity (CE Certification)
xsTECH Router Bill of Materials
xsTECH Illustrated Parts Diagram and Key
xsTECH Exploded View
xsTECH Router Wiring Diagram

Getting Started

xsTECH Quick Setup Guide
Setting Up and Getting Started with an xsTECH Router
Holding Material in the xsTECH
Workholding Tips and Tricks
Tool Setter Installation
xsTECH 4th Axis Installation
xsTECH Tooling Overview
Getting Started with the xsTECH: A 9-Part CNC Training Series for Educators and Students
How to Make a Whiskey Smoker Using the Tormach xsTECH CNC Desktop Router
Creating Name Tags on the xsTECH Desktop Router: A CNC Project for Students
Making a Tool Holder on the xsTECH Desktop Router: Parts 1, 2 & 3
Making a Tool Holder on the xsTECH CNC Desktop Router: Parts 4, 5 & 6

Troubleshooting

X Axis Gantry Alignment
ETS Error When Measuring Tools
xsTECH Axis Motion Control Swap
xsTECH Spindle Speed Control Troubleshooting
xsTECH Spindle Running in Reverse
xsTECH X-Axis Motor Replacement
xsTECH Y-Axis Motor Replacement

FAQ

What is the Tormach xsTECH Router?
Do I need to supply my own compuer to use the xsTECH?
What is PathPilot?
How much does the xsTECH router weigh?
What size cutting tools can I use with the xsTECH Router?
How loud is the xsTECH Router?
How do I install tools on the xsTECH Router?
How do I reference the xsTECH Router?
How do I set X, Y, and Z-axis work offsets on the xsTECH Router?
How do I use the PathPilot Tool Table?
How do I use the electronic tool setter?
How do I update PathPilot?
How do I change BIOS power setting on my PathPilot controller?
How do I calibrate the touchscreen on my PathPilot controller?
How do I find the MAC address for my PathPilot Controller?
How do I replace the fuse on the xsTECH Router?
Where do I find the lot number or serial number of my xsTECH Router?
How do I adjust the tool setter sensor position?
How do I disable the limit switches on my xsTECH Router?
How do I cut plywood on the xsTECH Router?
How do I cut Plastic on the xsTECH Router?
How do I cut Hardwoods on the xsTECH Router?

Welcome to the 8L Knowledge Base!

About Your Machine

Safety

Machine Specifications

Machine Kinematics (Max Feed, Travel Limits, Accelerations)
8L Torque Curves

Site Requirements

Installation

Before You Begin and Move the Pallet
Unpack the Machine Crate
Assemble the Machine Stand
Lift and Move the Machine
Install the PathPilot Controller
Set Up the PathPilot Controller
Verify the Installation
Align Quick Change Tool Post Kit
Install the Machine Stand Coolant Kit

Maintenance

Machine Maintenance

8L Maintenance
Machine Paint Color Codes

Operation and Programming

Machine Operation

System Basics - 8L
PathPilot Interface Overview - 8L
PathPilot Tools and Features - 8L
Basic Operations - 8L
Install a Chuck onto 8L Lathe
ID Boring and Threading on a Tormach 8L
Changing Machine Configuration
Touching Off Drills on a Tormach Lathe
Setting Up Work and Tool Offsets on a Tormach Lathe
Setting Up Multiple Offsets on an 8L Lathe
Adjusting Lathe Soft Limits
Cutting a Thumbscrew on an 8L Lathe
Beginner's Guide to Lathe Tooling
Setting Start Line in the Middle of Program
Windows 10 Network Setup and G-Code Share
PathPilot Settings Backup
PathPilot Spindle Warm Up Program
Setting Up WiFi and Software Updates
Finding G-Code from the MDI Line
Generating a Log Data File in PathPilot
Setting Up a Boring Bar on an 8L Lathe
Tormach 8L Lathe Setup (Part 1): Setting Up Tool Heights and Lengths

PathPilot Programming

Programming - 8L
Macro Programming
PathPilot Post Processor Guidelines
G64/M59 Guide

Troubleshooting

Spindle and Drive System Troubleshooting

My Spindle Won't Turn

Motion System Troubleshooting

All Axes Won't Move When Commanded - 8L
One Axis Won't Move (or Only Moves in One Direction), and Other Axes Move - 8L

Controller and Console Troubleshooting

Controller Monitor (Standard and Touch Screen) Doesn't Work
No Ethernet Link Detected Troubleshooting - 8L
Operator Console Troubleshooting
Controller Won't Power On

General Electrical Troubleshooting

Checking a Fuse on a Tormach Machine
Machine Won't Power On - 8L

Flood Coolant Troubleshooting

Coolant Pump Won't Run

1500MX Knowledge Base

About Your Machine

Safety
1500MX Machine Specifications
Site Requirements

Installation

Before You Begin
Unpack the Machine Crate

Self-Assembled Installation - 1500MX

Self-Assembled Installation Manual - 1500MX

Factory-Assembled Machine Setup - 1500MX
Verify the Installation
Hiring a Rigging Company to Deliver Your 1500MX

Accessory Installation

Probe and Tool Setter
Flood Coolant Kit (Self-Installed Machines)
Automatic Chip Tray Washdown Kit
Through-Spindle Coolant (TSC) Kit
Chip Conveyor Kit
Mist Collector Kit
MQL Kit
Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)
microARC 6

Maintenance

Machine Maintenance

Operation and Programming

Machine Operation

System Basics - 1500MX
PathPilot Interface Overview - 1500MX
PathPilot Tools and Features - 1500MX
Basic Operations - 1500MX
Generating a Log Data File in PathPilot
Your First Day with Tormach's PathPilot
Cutting Your First Part on a Tormach Mill
Creeping Up on a Part
Finding G-Code from the MDI Line
On-the-Fly Math for Feed Rates
PathPilot Spindle Warm Up Program
Setting Up WiFi and Software Updates
Windows 10 Network Setup and G-Code Share
PathPilot Settings Backup
Tweaking Your Work Offsets
Tormach Probing Routines
Setting Start Line in the Middle of Program
Setting G30
How to Cut Holes with CNC
Engraving Comparison on Three Tormach CNC Mills: PCNC 440, 1100MX, and 1500MX
Through Spindle Coolant Overview
Parameter, and Approach for Cutting titanium on the 1500MX
Developing Cut Strategies for 304 Stainless Steel on the Tormach 1500MX CNC Mill

PathPilot Programming

Programming - 1500MX
PathPilot Post Processor Guidelines
Macro Programming
Conversational Programming in Tormach's PathPilot
Conversational Drill and Tap
G64/M59 Guide
G28 Command
CAM Driven Probing
Work Coordinate Rotation with G10 L2 in PathPilot

Troubleshooting

Servo Drive Subsystem

All Axes Won't Move When Commanded - 1500MX
One Axis Won't Move (or Only Moves in One Direction), and Other Axes Move - 1500MX
Axis Movement is Noisy - 1500MX
Lost Motion on Axis Travel - 1500MX

Spindle Drive Subsystem

The Spindle Won't Turn - 1500MX
Machining Operations are Loud (Chatter) - 1500MX
Can't Load or Unload a Tool, or the Spindle's Drawbar Drags Against the Power Drawbar Cylinder's Piston - 1500MX
Spindle Rotates on Contact, or Spindle Isn't Rigidly Clamped
Spindle Doesn't Orient Correctly or Consistently - 1500MX

Power Distribution Subsystem

Machine Won't Power On - 1500MX
Operator Console Won't Power On - 1500MX

Servo IO Breakout Board Subsystem

Groups of Inputs and Outputs Aren't Functioning - 1500MX

Accessory Troubleshooting

Unlock and Reprogram Auto Oiler

Exploded Views

Machine Diagrams and Parts Lists

Assembly Overview - 1500MX
BT30 Power Drawbar Cylinder - 1500MX
Electrical Cabinet - 1500MX
Enclosure - 1500MX

Flood Coolant System - 1500MX

Flood Coolant Kit Assembly - 1500MX
Coolant Tank Assembly - 1500MX
Flood Coolant Filter Assembly - 1500MX
Y-Axis Washdown Nozzle
Flood Coolant Manifold Manifold Assembly
Washdown Gun Kit

Linear Actuator Assembly - 1500MX
Pneumatics Assembly - 1500MX
Spindle Head - 1500MX
Spindle Head Camera Assembly - 1500MX
Spindle Head Sheet Metal Cover Assembly - 1500MX
X-Axis Assembly - 1500MX
X-Axis Lubrication Assembly - 1500MX
Lubrication Assembly - 1500MX
X-Axis Sheet Metal Cover Assembly - 1500MX
Y-Axis Lubrication Assembly - 1500MX
Y-Axis Front Way Cover Assembly - 1500MX
Y-Axis Read Way Cover Assembly - 1500MX
Z-Axis Lubrication Assembly - 1500MX
Z-Axis Way Cover Assembly - 1500MX

Accessory Diagrams and Parts Lists

Automatic Tool Changer Assembly - 1500MX
microARC 6 Assembly - 1500MX
MQL Solenoid Assembly, 24 Vdc - 1500MX
Washdown Kit Assembly - 1500MX

Electrical Schematics

Mill Schematics

230 Vac Power - 1500MX
24 Vdc Controls - 1500MX
Safety Systems - 1500MX
Spindle Drive - 1500MX
X-, Y-, Z-Axis Drives - 1500MX
A- and B-Axis Drives - 1500MX
EtherCAT IO Board - 1500MX
Accessory / Auxiliary - 1500MX
Grounds - 1500MX
-X1 AC Terminal Strip - 1500MX
-X2 Control Terminal Strip - 1500MX
-X3 Grounds Terminal Strip - 1500MX
Wiring Table - 1500MX

Accessory Schematics

Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Schematics - 1500MX
Through-Spindle Coolant Electrical Schematics - 1500MX
Chip Conveyor Electrical Schematic - 1500MX

1300PL Knowledge Base

About Your Machine

Safety

Machine Specifications

Machine Kinematics (Max Feed, Travel Limits, Accelerations)

Site Requirements

Installation

Before You Begin
Unpack and Remove Frame From Crate
Level the Machine Frame and Water Table
Side Panel, Carrier, and Cable Guard Install
Install Plasma Torch and Lead
Make Electrical Connections and Install Machine Arm and Controller
Fill Water Table
Verify the Installation
Set Torch Home Position (G30)
Calibrate Initial Height Sensing
Set Up the PathPilot Controller

Touch Screen

Touch Screen Installation Video
Touch Screen Installation Manual

Maintenance

Machine Maintenance

1300PL Machine Maintenance
1300PL Table Slat Replacement
Machine Paint Color Codes

Operation and Programming

Machine Operation

System Basics - 1300PL
PathPilot Interface Overview - 1300PL
PathPilot Tools and Features - 1300PL
Basic Operations - 1300PL
1300PL Ohmic Touch vs Micro Switch Touch Off
Generating a Log Data File in PathPilot
Finding G-Code from the MDI Line
Setting Up WiFi and Software Updates
Windows 10 Network Setup and G-Code Share
PathPilot Settings Backup
Setting Start Line in the Middle of Program
Setting G30

PathPilot Programming

Programming - 1300PL
Plasma Kerf Compensation with DXF Import
PathPilot Post Processor Guidelines
Macro Programming
G64/M59 Guide
Work Coordinate Rotation with G10 L2 in PathPilot

Troubleshooting

Controller Troubleshooting

Controller Monitor (Standard and Touch Screen) Doesn't Work
Controller Won't Power On

Motion System Troubleshooting

All Axes Won't Move When Commanded - 1300PL
One Axis Won't Move (or Only Moves in One Direction), and Other Axes Move - 1300PL
Servos Fault on Fast Direction Changes
Adjust Belt Tension
Adjust Rack and Pinion Preload
Z-Axis Limit Switch Harness Replacement
Can't Reference All Axes

Plasma Torch Control Troubleshooting

Plasma Torch is Diving into Material
Probe Tripped During a Commanded Move
Ohmic Probe Doesn't Trigger
Torch Pierces Too High
No Voltage Reading in PathPilot
Torch Cuts Too High
Torch Drags on the Material when Cutting
Ohmic Probe Triggers Early or Between Cuts
The Torch Bends the Workpiece During Touch-off
Torch Shuts Off During Cut

General Electrical Troubleshooting

Checking a Fuse on a Tormach Machine
Machine Won't Power On - 1300PL

Welcome to the 1100M Knowledge Base!

About Your Machine

Safety

1100M Machine Specifications

T-Slot Spacing on Tormach Mills
Machine Kinematics (Max Feed, Travel Limits, Accelerations)
1100M Torque Curves

Site Requirements
Moving a 1100 (PCNC or M/MX) Through a Doorway (Door Dance)

Installation

Before You Begin
Assemble the Machine Stand
Unpack and Mount the Machine
PathPilot Controller
Set Up the PathPilot Controller
Manual Oiler
Filter-Regulator-Lubricator (FRL)
Verify the Installation
Leveling and Squaring Your Mill
Chip Pans
Enclosure

Accessory Installation

ATC

ATC Installation Manual - 1100M
Tool Change Scenarios

Power Drawbar Kit - 770M/1100M

microARC 4

microARC 4 Installation Manual
Simultaneous 4 Axis Machining in Fusion 360 with the Tormach microARC 4!
Machining a Turbine Disk on Tormach 1100MX + 4th Axis microARC
4th Axis CNC Milling Non-Cylindrical Parts Using Rotary Toolpath in Fusion 360

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis

4th Axis Installation Manual
How to Setup a 4th Axis: 4-Jaw Chuck
How to Setup a 4th Axis

RapidTurn

RapidTurn Installation
CNC Machining a Chess Rook With A Tormach RapidTurn

Operator Console

Operator Console Installation Video - 1100M
Operator Console Installation Manual - 1100M

SmartCool

SmartCool Installation Manual

Backsplash and Splash Guard
Fogbuster
USB I/O

Flood Coolant

Flood Coolant Kit

Automatic Oiler
Door Lock Switch Kit - 1100M/MX

Touch Screen

Touch Screen Installation Video
Touch Screen Kit Installation Manual

Vise

Basic Steps to Square a Vise

ETS - Electronic Tool Setter
Power Drawbar Foot Pedal

Maintenance

Machine Maintenance

1100M Maintenance
Machine Paint Color Codes

Accessory Maintenance

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis Maintenance

Rotary Table Milling Machine Maintenance

microARC 4 Maintenance

microARC Maintenance

Flood Coolant Maintenance

Tormach Oil Skimmer - Easy Coolant Tank Maintenance
Replacement Mesh for Chip Basket Screen

ATC Maintenance

General Tips and Maintenance for the Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)

Power Drawbar Maintenance - 770M/1100M

Operation and Programming

Machine Operation

System Basics - 1100M
PathPilot Interface Overview - 1100M
PathPilot Tools and Features - 1100M
Basic Operations - 1100M
Tormach Probing Routines
Setting Up Work and Tool Offsets On Tormach Mills
Tweaking Your Work Offsets
Changing Machine Configuration
Setting Start Line in the Middle of Program
Windows 10 Network Setup and G-Code Share
PathPilot Settings Backup
PathPilot Spindle Warm Up Program
Setting Up WiFi and Software Updates
On-the-Fly Math for Feed Rates
Finding G-Code from the MDI Line
Creeping Up on a Part
How to Cut Holes with CNC
Generating a Log Data File in PathPilot
Your First Day with Tormach's PathPilot
Cutting Your First Part on a Tormach Mill
Setting G30
Probe & ETS Setup

PathPilot Programming

Programming - 1100M
G28 Command
Work Coordinate Rotation with G10 L2 in PathPilot
CAM Driven Probing
G64/M59 Guide
Macro Programming
PathPilot Post Processor Guidelines
Conversational Drill and Tap
Conversational Programming in Tormach's PathPilot

Troubleshooting

Spindle Troubleshooting

Preventing Collet Slip
Changing Spindle Belt Range
Spindle Tram Adjustment
1100M/MX Spindle Will Not Turn
Chatter

ATC Troubleshooting

Power Draw Bar (PDB), Tool Won't Load or Release
Pneumatic Seal Replacement for Leaking Drawbars
Low Air Pressure or Malfunctioning Air Pressure Switch
Check Fuses and Cabling Error
Manual Tool Change with Dead ATC Board - 1100M
Tray-In Sensor Fault
Device Homing Error
Getting Out of an ATC Jam

Controller and Console Troubleshooting

Controller Won't Power On
Controller Monitor (Standard and Touch Screen) Doesn't Work
Operator Console Troubleshooting
No Ethernet Link Detected Troubleshooting - 1100M

Motion System Troubleshooting

All Axes Won't Move When Commanded - 1100M
Can't Reference All Axes - 1100M
Axis Movement is Noisy - 1100M
Lost Motion Testing - 1100M
Mill Gib/AC Bearing Adjustment and Backlash Compensation - 1100M
One Axis Won't Move (or Only Moves in One Direction), and Other Axes Move - 1100M
Ballscrew Replacement
Limit Switch Troubleshooting for "M" Machines

General Electrical Troubleshooting

Checking a Fuse on a Tormach Machine
Machine Won't Power On - 1100M

Accessory Troubleshooting

Automatic Oiler Troubleshooting

Unlock and Reprogram Auto Oiler

microARC 4 Troubleshooting

microARC 4 Repair

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis Troubleshooting

4th Axis Backlash Adjustment

RapidTurn Troubleshooting

RapidTurn Motor Spinning the Wrong Direction
RapidTurn Speed Sensor Adjustment

Flood Coolant Troubleshooting

Coolant Pump Won't Run

1100M+ Servo Upgrade

1100M+ Servo Upgrade Installation Video
1100M+ Servo Upgrade Installation Manual

1100M+ to MX Spindle Upgrade

1100M+ BT30 Spindle Upgrade (M+ to MX)
1100M+ BT30 Spindle Upgrade (M+ to MX) Installation Manual

Welcome to the 1100MX Knowledge Base!

About Your Machine

Safety

1100MX Machine Specifications

T-Slot Spacing on Tormach Mills
Machine Kinematics (Max Feed, Travel Limits, Accelerations)
1100MX Torque Curves

Site Requirements
Moving a 1100 (PCNC or M/MX) Through a Doorway (Door Dance)

Installation

Before You Begin
Assemble the Machine Stand
Unpack and Mount the Machine
PathPilot Controller
Set Up the PathPilot Controller
Manual Oiler
Filter-Regulator-Lubricator (FRL)
Verify the Installation
Leveling and Squaring Your Mill
Chip Pans
Enclosure

Accessory Installation

ATC

ATC Installation Manual - 1100MX
Tool Change Scenarios

microARC 4

microARC 4 Installation Manual
Simultaneous 4 Axis Machining in Fusion 360 with the Tormach microARC 4!
Machining a Turbine Disk on Tormach 1100MX + 4th Axis microARC
4th Axis CNC Milling Non-Cylindrical Parts Using Rotary Toolpath in Fusion 360

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis

4th Axis Installation Manual
How to Setup a 4th Axis: 4-Jaw Chuck
How to Setup a 4th Axis

RapidTurn

RapidTurn Installation
CNC Machining a Chess Rook With A Tormach RapidTurn

Operator Console

Operator Console Installation Video - 1100MX
Operator Console Installation Manual - 1100MX

SmartCool

SmartCool Installation Manual

Fogbuster
USB I/O

Flood Coolant

Flood Coolant Kit

Automatic Oiler
Door Lock Switch Kit - 1100M/MX

Touch Screen

Touch Screen Installation Video
Touch Screen Installation Manual

Vise

Basic Steps to Square a Vise

ETS - Electronic Tool Setter
Power Drawbar Foot Pedal

Maintenance

Machine Maintenance

1100MX Maintenance
Machine Paint Color Codes

Accessory Maintenance

ATC Maintenance

General Tips and Maintenance for the Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis Maintenance

Rotary Table Milling Machine Maintenance

microARC 4 Maintenance

microARC Maintenance

Flood Coolant Maintenance

Tormach Oil Skimmer - Easy Coolant Tank Maintenance
Replacement Mesh for Chip Basket Screen

Operation and Programming

Machine Operation

System Basics - 1100MX
PathPilot Interface Overview - 1100MX
PathPilot Tools and Features - 1100MX
Basic Operations - 1100MX
Changing Spindle Belt Range
Probe & ETS Setup
Changing Machine Configuration
Generating a Log Data File in PathPilot
Your First Day with Tormach's PathPilot
Cutting Your First Part on a Tormach Mill
Creeping Up on a Part
Finding G-Code from the MDI Line
On-the-Fly Math for Feed Rates
PathPilot Spindle Warm Up Program
Setting Up WiFi and Software Updates
Windows 10 Network Setup and G-Code Share
PathPilot Settings Backup
Tweaking Your Work Offsets
Setting Up Work and Tool Offsets On Tormach Mills
Tormach Probing Routines
Setting Start Line in the Middle of Program
Setting G30
How to Cut Holes with CNC
Engraving Comparison on Three Tormach CNC Mills: PCNC 440, 1100MX, and 1500MX

PathPilot Programming

Programming - 1100MX
PathPilot Post Processor Guidelines
Macro Programming
Conversational Programming in Tormach's PathPilot
Conversational Drill and Tap
G64/M59 Guide
G28 Command
CAM Driven Probing
Work Coordinate Rotation with G10 L2 in PathPilot

Troubleshooting

Spindle Troubleshooting

1100M/MX Spindle Will Not Turn
Spindle Orient or at Speed Fails - 1100MX
Spindle Tram Adjustment
Chatter

ATC Troubleshooting

Device Homing Error
Tray-In Sensor Fault
Low Air Pressure or Malfunctioning Air Pressure Switch
BT30 Drawbar Adjustments for Better Tooling Removal
Manual Tool Change with Dead ATC Board - 1100MX
Pneumatic Seal Replacement for Leaking Drawbars
Check Fuses and Cabling Error
Getting Out of an ATC Jam

Controller and Console Troubleshooting

Controller Won't Power On
Controller Monitor (Standard and Touch Screen) Doesn't Work
Operator Console Troubleshooting
No Ethernet Link Detected Troubleshooting - 1100MX

Motion System Troubleshooting

One Axis Won't Move (or Only Moves in One Direction), and Other Axes Move - 1100MX
Mill Gib/AC Bearing Adjustment and Backlash Compensation - 1100MX
All Axes Won't Move When Commanded - 1100MX
Ballscrew Replacement
Axis Movement is Noisy - 1100MX
Lost Motion Testing - 1100MX

General Electrical Troubleshooting

Checking a Fuse on a Tormach Machine
Machine Won't Power On - 1100MX

Accessory Troubleshooting

Automatic Oiler Troubleshooting

Unlock and Reprogram Auto Oiler

microARC 4 Troubleshooting

microARC 4 Repair

6 and 8 in. 4th Axis Troubleshooting

4th Axis Backlash Adjustment

RapidTurn Troubleshooting

RapidTurn Motor Spinning the Wrong Direction
RapidTurn Speed Sensor Adjustment

Flood Coolant Troubleshooting

Coolant Pump Won't Run

Welcome to the 24R Knowledge Base!

About Your Machine

Safety

Machine Specifications

Machine Kinematics
Spoilboard Bolt Pattern
T-Slot Layout and Dimensions

Site Requirements

Installation

Before You Begin
Unpack and Level the Machine
Install the PathPilot Controller
Make Water Chiller Connections
Verify the Installation
Set Up the PathPilot Controller

Accessory Installation

ATC

ATC Installation Video - 24R
ATC Installation Manual - 24R

Operator Console

Operator Console Installation Video - 24R
Operator Console Installation Manual - 24R

24R Z-Axis Brake Retrofit Kit

24R Z-Axis Brake Retrofit Kit Installation Manual

24R 24 Vdc Power Supply

24 Vdc Power Supply for 24R Router Installation Manual

Maintenance

Machine Maintenance - 24R

24R Maintenance

Operation and Programming

Machine Operation

System Basics - 24R
PathPilot Interface Overview - 24R
PathPilot Tools and Features - 24R
Basic Operations - 24R
Changing Machine Configuration
Generating a Log Data File in PathPilot
Your First Day with Tormach's PathPilot
Creeping Up on a Part
Finding G-Code from the MDI Line
On-the-Fly Math for Feed Rates
PathPilot Spindle Warm Up Program
Setting Up WiFi and Software Updates
Windows 10 Network Setup and G-Code Share
Cutting a Wall Clock on a Tormach 24R Router

PathPilot Programming

Programming - 24R

Troubleshooting

Controller and Console Troubleshooting

Controller Won't Power On
Controller Monitor (Standard and Touch Screen) Doesn't Work
Operator Console Troubleshooting
No Ethernet Link Detected Troubleshooting - 24R

General Electrical Troubleshooting

Checking a Fuse on a Tormach Machine
Machine Won't Power On - 24R

Motion System Troubleshooting

Limit Switch/Prox Sensor Troubleshooting - 24R
Lost Motion - 24R
Axis Movement is Noisy - 24R
One Axis Won't Move (or Only Moves in One Direction), and Other Axes Move - 24R
Can't Reference All Axes - 24R
All Axes Won't Move When Commanded - 24R

ATC Troubleshooting

ATC Board Not Powering Up - 24R

Spindle Troubleshooting

My Spindle Won't Turn - 24R
Troubleshooting the TPS and PDB Sensors - 24R ATC Spindle

AF50+ Knowledge Base - Coming Soon!

AF50 Knowledge Base

About Your Machine

Safety
AF50 Machine Specifications
Site Requirements

Installation

Before You Begin
Unpack the Machine Crate
Set Up the Machine
Verify the Installation

Machine Operation

System Basics - AF50
Basic Operations - AF50
Automatic and Manual Operation - AF50

Maintenance and Mechanical Adjustments

Machine Maintenance - AF50
Mechanical Adjustments - AF50

Troubleshooting

Operations Troubleshooting

Blades Break Too Frequently - AF50
Blades Dull Too Quickly - AF50
Blades Lose Teeth - AF50
Cuts Are Crooked - AF50
Material Doesn't Advance - AF50
Material Slips in Vise Clamps - AF50
Noise or Problems Moving Through the Cut - AF50

Motor and Electrical Troubleshooting

Coolant Pump Doesn't Work - AF50
Error on the Control Panel - AF50
Machine Doesn't Start or a Panel Breaker Trips - AF50
Machine Stalls or It's Underpowered - AF50
Noise or Machine Vibration - AF50

Diagrams and Parts Lists

Base Casting Exploded View - AF50
Head Casting Exploded View - AF50
Infeed Table Exploded View - AF50
Stand Exploded View - AF50

Pneumatic and Electrical Schematics

Bandsaw Pneumatics - AF50
115 Vac Power - AF50
Controls and Sensors - AF50
Terminal Strips - AF50
Electrical Panel Layout - AF50

Welcome to the PCNC 440 Knowledge Base!

About Your Machine

Safety

Machine Specifications

T-Slot Spacing on Tormach Mills
PCNC 440 Torque Curves
Machine Kinematics (Max Feed, Travel Limits, Accelerations)

Site Requirements

Installation

Before You Begin
Unpack the Machine Crate and Mount the Machine
Install the Monitor and the PathPilot Controller
Set Up the PathPilot Controller
Verify the Installation
Leveling and Squaring Your Mill

Accessory Installation

Machine Stand - PCNC 440
Enclosure - PCNC 440

PCNC 440 Power Drawbar

Power Drawbar Installation Manual - PCNC 440

Flood Coolant Kit - PCNC 440
Door Switch Kit - PCNC 440

ATC

ATC Installation Manual - PCNC 440
Tool Change Scenarios

microARC 4

microARC 4 Installation Video
microARC Installation Manaual
Simultaneous 4 Axis Machining in Fusion 360 with the Tormach microARC 4!
Machining a Turbine Disk on Tormach 1100MX + 4th Axis microARC

SmartCool

SmartCool Installation Manual

FogBuster
USB I/O

Touch Screen

Touch Screen Installation Manual
Touch Screen Installation Video

Vise

Basic Steps to Square a Vise

Power Drawbar Foot Pedal

Maintenance

Machine Maintenance

PCNC 440 Maintenance
Machine Paint Color Codes
PCNC Oil Line Flush

Accessory Maintenance

ATC Maintenance

General Tips and Maintenance for the Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)

Flood Coolant Maintenance

Tormach Oil Skimmer - Easy Coolant Tank Maintenance

Power Drawbar Maintenance

Power Drawbar Maintenance - PCNC 440

microARC 4 Maintenance

Operation and Programming

Machine Operation

System Basics - PCNC 440
PathPilot Interface Overview - PCNC 440
PathPilot Tools and Features - PCNC 440
Basic Operations - PCNC 440
Setting G30
Tormach Probing Routines
Setting Up Work and Tool Offsets On Tormach Mills
Tweaking Your Work Offsets
Changing Machine Configuration
Setting Start Line in the Middle of Program
Windows 10 Network Setup and G-Code Share
PathPilot Settings Backup
PathPilot Spindle Warm Up Program
Setting Up WiFi and Software Updates
On-the-Fly Math for Feed Rates
Finding G-Code from the MDI Line
Creeping Up on a Part
Cutting Your First Part on a Tormach Mill
Your First Day with Tormach's PathPilot
Generating a Log Data File in PathPilot
How to Cut Holes with CNC
Engraving Comparison on Three Tormach CNC Mills: PCNC 440, 1100MX, and 1500MX
Probe & ETS Setup

PathPilot Programming

Programming - PCNC 440
G28 Command
Work Coordinate Rotation with G10 L2 in PathPilot
CAM Driven Probing
G64/M59 Guide
Macro Programming
Conversational Drill and Tap
PathPilot Post Processor Guidelines
Conversational Programming in Tormach's PathPilot

Troubleshooting

Spindle Troubleshooting

Spindle Tram Adjustment - PCNC 440
Spindle Won't Turn - PCNC 440
BLDC Check (Battery Test) - PCNC 440
Changing Spindle Belt Range
Preventing Collet Slip
Chatter

ATC Troubleshooting

Tray-In Sensor Fault PCNC 440 M-Style ATC
Pneumatic Seal Replacement for Leaking Drawbars
Check Fuses and Cabling Error - PCNC 440
Legacy ATC Alignment and Troubleshooting - PCNC 440
Low Air Pressure or Malfunctioning Air Pressure Switch - PCNC 440
v2.x ATC Control Board Kit for PCNC 440 Mills
ATC No VFD Running Signal From VFD (BLDC) - PCNC 440
Getting Out of an ATC Jam

Controller Troubleshooting

Controller Won't Power On
Controller is Beeping on Boot Up - Tower Controller
Controller Monitor (Standard and Touch Screen) Doesn't Work

Motion System Troubleshooting

All Axes Won't Move When Commanded - PCNC 440
One Axis Won't Move (or Only Moves in One Direction), and Other Axes Move
Can't Reference All Axes - PCNC 440
PCNC 440 Y-Axis Ball Screw Replacement
PCNC 440 X-Axis Ball Screw Replacement
Lost Motion Testing and Gib/ACB Adjustment - PCNC 440

General Electrical Troubleshooting

Checking a Fuse on a Tormach Machine
PCNC 440 Estop Troubleshooting

Accessory Troubleshooting

microARC 4 Troubleshooting

microARC 4 Repair

Flood Coolant Troubleshooting

Coolant Pump Won't Run

Open a Support Ticket
Forums
Tormach YouTube
Tech Support YouTube
Tormach.com

Main

About Your Machine

Safety
1500MX Machine Specifications
Site Requirements

Installation

Before You Begin
Unpack the Machine Crate

Self-Assembled Installation - 1500MX

Self-Assembled Installation Manual - 1500MX

Factory-Assembled Machine Setup - 1500MX
Verify the Installation
Hiring a Rigging Company to Deliver Your 1500MX

Accessory Installation

Probe and Tool Setter
Flood Coolant Kit (Self-Installed Machines)
Automatic Chip Tray Washdown Kit
Through-Spindle Coolant (TSC) Kit
Chip Conveyor Kit
Mist Collector Kit
MQL Kit
Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)
microARC 6

Maintenance

Machine Maintenance

Operation and Programming

Machine Operation

System Basics - 1500MX
PathPilot Interface Overview - 1500MX
PathPilot Tools and Features - 1500MX
Basic Operations - 1500MX
Generating a Log Data File in PathPilot
Your First Day with Tormach's PathPilot
Cutting Your First Part on a Tormach Mill
Creeping Up on a Part
Finding G-Code from the MDI Line
On-the-Fly Math for Feed Rates
PathPilot Spindle Warm Up Program
Setting Up WiFi and Software Updates
Windows 10 Network Setup and G-Code Share
PathPilot Settings Backup
Tweaking Your Work Offsets
Tormach Probing Routines
Setting Start Line in the Middle of Program
Setting G30
How to Cut Holes with CNC
Engraving Comparison on Three Tormach CNC Mills: PCNC 440, 1100MX, and 1500MX
Through Spindle Coolant Overview
Parameter, and Approach for Cutting titanium on the 1500MX
Developing Cut Strategies for 304 Stainless Steel on the Tormach 1500MX CNC Mill

PathPilot Programming

Programming - 1500MX
PathPilot Post Processor Guidelines
Macro Programming
Conversational Programming in Tormach's PathPilot
Conversational Drill and Tap
G64/M59 Guide
G28 Command
CAM Driven Probing
Work Coordinate Rotation with G10 L2 in PathPilot

Troubleshooting

Servo Drive Subsystem

All Axes Won't Move When Commanded - 1500MX
One Axis Won't Move (or Only Moves in One Direction), and Other Axes Move - 1500MX
Axis Movement is Noisy - 1500MX
Lost Motion on Axis Travel - 1500MX

Spindle Drive Subsystem

The Spindle Won't Turn - 1500MX
Machining Operations are Loud (Chatter) - 1500MX
Can't Load or Unload a Tool, or the Spindle's Drawbar Drags Against the Power Drawbar Cylinder's Piston - 1500MX
Spindle Rotates on Contact, or Spindle Isn't Rigidly Clamped
Spindle Doesn't Orient Correctly or Consistently - 1500MX

Power Distribution Subsystem

Machine Won't Power On - 1500MX
Operator Console Won't Power On - 1500MX

Servo IO Breakout Board Subsystem

Groups of Inputs and Outputs Aren't Functioning - 1500MX

Accessory Troubleshooting

Unlock and Reprogram Auto Oiler

Exploded Views

Machine Diagrams and Parts Lists

Assembly Overview - 1500MX
BT30 Power Drawbar Cylinder - 1500MX
Electrical Cabinet - 1500MX
Enclosure - 1500MX

Flood Coolant System - 1500MX

Flood Coolant Kit Assembly - 1500MX
Coolant Tank Assembly - 1500MX
Flood Coolant Filter Assembly - 1500MX
Y-Axis Washdown Nozzle
Flood Coolant Manifold Manifold Assembly
Washdown Gun Kit

Linear Actuator Assembly - 1500MX
Pneumatics Assembly - 1500MX
Spindle Head - 1500MX
Spindle Head Camera Assembly - 1500MX
Spindle Head Sheet Metal Cover Assembly - 1500MX
X-Axis Assembly - 1500MX
X-Axis Lubrication Assembly - 1500MX
Lubrication Assembly - 1500MX
X-Axis Sheet Metal Cover Assembly - 1500MX
Y-Axis Lubrication Assembly - 1500MX
Y-Axis Front Way Cover Assembly - 1500MX
Y-Axis Read Way Cover Assembly - 1500MX
Z-Axis Lubrication Assembly - 1500MX
Z-Axis Way Cover Assembly - 1500MX

Accessory Diagrams and Parts Lists

Automatic Tool Changer Assembly - 1500MX
microARC 6 Assembly - 1500MX
MQL Solenoid Assembly, 24 Vdc - 1500MX
Washdown Kit Assembly - 1500MX

Electrical Schematics

Mill Schematics

230 Vac Power - 1500MX
24 Vdc Controls - 1500MX
Safety Systems - 1500MX
Spindle Drive - 1500MX
X-, Y-, Z-Axis Drives - 1500MX
A- and B-Axis Drives - 1500MX
EtherCAT IO Board - 1500MX
Accessory / Auxiliary - 1500MX
Grounds - 1500MX
-X1 AC Terminal Strip - 1500MX
-X2 Control Terminal Strip - 1500MX
-X3 Grounds Terminal Strip - 1500MX
Wiring Table - 1500MX

Accessory Schematics

Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Schematics - 1500MX
Through-Spindle Coolant Electrical Schematics - 1500MX
Chip Conveyor Electrical Schematic - 1500MX

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Self-Assembled Installation Manual - 1500MX

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