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About Your Machine

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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

Touch Screen

Touch Screen Installation Video
Touch Screen Installation Manual

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 - 8L
Restore PathPilot to Factory Settings

General Electrical Troubleshooting

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

Flood Coolant Troubleshooting

Coolant Pump Won't Run

Diagrams and Parts List

Tailstock - 8L
X-Axis - 8L
Electrical Cabinet - 8L

Electrical Schematics

115 Vac Power - 8L (LA10506+)
24 Vdc Controls - 8L (LA10506+)
Axis Drive Bus - 8L (LA10506+)
Spindle Drive - 8L (LA10506+)
Machine Control Board - 8L (LA10506+)
Limit/Door Switches - 8L (LA10506+)
Accessory Power - 8L (LA10506+)
Grounds - 8L (LA10506+)
Grounds Terminal trip - 8L (LA10506+)
AC Terminal Strip (Before EMI1) - 8L (LA10506+)
AC Terminal Strip (After EMI1) - 8L (LA10506+)
Control Terminal Strip - 8L (LA10506+)
Limit Switches Terminal Strip - 8L (LA10506+)
Operator Console Schematic - 8L (LA10506+)

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Limit/Door Switches - 8L (LA10506+)

If your serial number is 10505 or lower, refer to Tormach document TD10829.

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