Receiving, Uncrating, and Initial Inspection
WARNING! Transport and Lift Hazard: The transport, lifting, and moving of mill should be done by qualified professionals. Failure to do so may result in mill damage, serious injury or death.
Shipment Arrival
Depending on products and options ordered, the PCNC system arrives in one or more shipments:
PCNC mill (freight)
Stand (freight)
Accessory shipment (freight or parcel service, depending on size)
IMPORTANT! Specific shipping information is displayed on packing list. Wait until all shipments are received before beginning installation.
Moving the Crate
The PCNC mill is loaded on a standard pallet and can be off-loaded from a truck with a tailgate lift and moved (on smooth surfaces) using a hydraulic pallet jack to the installation location (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
Initial Uncrating
CAUTION! Sharp Objects: Be sure to wear gloves when uncrating mill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
Use strap snips and a small pry bar to open and disassemble shipping crate. Remove top of crate first, followed by four sides. Figure 2 shows crate removed.
Figure 2
Shipping Damage or Shortages
Once received, inspect and note any shipping damage that may have occurred during transit. Also check received goods against packing list. Any damage claims or shortages must be addressed within 30 days of receipt.
Installation Sequence
If PCNC mill was purchased with additional accessories or optional kits, the following installation sequence is recommended:
Basic installation
Installation validation
4th Axis
Power Drawbar
Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)
Load Meter
Full Enclosure
NOTE: For installation items 3-7 (see above), refer to product-specific instructions.
Looking for more information?
This is a section of the PCNC 1100 operator's manual. To view the whole manual, go to Tormach document UM10349.
If you have additional questions, we can help. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for guidance on how to proceed.