View source for Tormach 1100 series CNC mill

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==Description==

*A CNC milling machine with enclosure. 

*https://www.tormach.com/pcnc-1100/

*https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/CNC_Mill_Vote_2017

====PCNC 1100 Series 3 with accessories====
*Floor Footprint 61" x 53" x 78"
*Table Size 34” x 9.5”
*Machine Travel 18” x 9.5” x 16.25”
*5140RPM 1.5Hp spindle
*220V 20A, 3 phase power

== Status == 

The Tormach is now fully operational and available to the general membership for authorization and usage as of 1/23/19. 

Machine is fully operational.

== Fusion 360 Post Processor ==

If your copy of Fusion 360 does not already have the Tormach PathPilot post processor installed, you can find it at https://cam.autodesk.com/hsmposts.

If you want to use mist coolant or the SmartCool system, make sure you have the following settings enabled in your post processor:

{| class="wikitable"
| Multi-Coolant equipped
| Yes
|-
| SmartCool equipped
| Yes
|}

To change post processor settings, look for the box with green text in the bottom right of the post processor window.

=='''Pumping Station One Standard Tool Library'''==

Please download the standard tool library from github and install in Fusion360

[https://github.com/evezor/Pumping-Station-One-Standard-Library PS1 Standard Tool Library]

Link to stepdown and stepover spreadsheet, please print or save this link for future reference

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LYhlHDQf-9502mGbH_TRzmT7QTQa-k5ozGTalC1iITc/edit#gid=1679705479 PS1 Standard Tool Library Stepdown and Stepover Spreadsheet]


==Prerequisites to Authorization==

'''[[Tier 1 Cold Metals Authorization|Tier 1 Cold Metals]]''' 
For basic cutting and drilling of stock using Johnson Saw, DoAll Bandsaw Saw, and Drill Press.

'''[[Shopbot PRS CNC router|ShopBot Part 1]]'''
The Shopbot will familiarize you to using CNC and other necessary concepts such as feeds and speeds, tool choice, etc. Only part 1 of Shopbot Authorization is required and will eventually be replaced by a distinct CAD/CAM course (TBD, 2019). We also strongly recommend completing Shopbot Part 2 especially if you are new to CNC milling, as the Shopbot cuts more forgiving materials, as well as more forgiving feed and speed rates.

'''[[Bridgeport Knee Mill|Bridgeport Knee Mill]]''' 
Allows you to square your material for the Tormach as well as learn basic, manual milling operations. Also provides more practice with speeds, feeds and drilling operations. For those who are not already authorized when planning our their Tormach authorization, we recommend taking the Materials, Speeds and Feeds Reference Guides Section of the Tormach Canvas course to get a more thorough introduction to Feeds & Speeds. 

'''[[CAD/CAM Canvas Course|CAM Proficiency]]''' 
This recommendation has been upgraded to a requirement as understanding CAM methodologies are as important to the use of this machine as milling is. Fusion 360 is the software we will be teaching and authorizing with. It is currently free for hobbyists and startups and can be downloaded [https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/free-trial here]. More details about this component of pre-authorization coming soon. For now, Shopbot, Part 1 fulfills this requirement. However, for novices we recommend referencing the additional resources below.

== Authorization ==

There are 3 phases for Tormach Authorization and they must be completed in order. 

'''[http://canvas.pumpingstationone.org 1. Canvas Course]''' 
The Online Canvas Course will cover topics such as Feeds & Speeds, Workholding, Tooling, and PathPilot (Tormach's CNC controller software). The course should take 3 hours to complete, not including CAM assignment. 

'''2. Provisional Machine Authorization'''
There is a practical machine authorization component in the more traditional style of PS1 authorizations. Provisional authorization is granted at this stage. This component is 2-3 hours in length.

'''3. Personal Project''' 
Full authorization is granted after participants submit a personal project with CAM code for review through Canvas and then run the job successfully on their own with the supervision of an authorizer. This stage may be repeated up to 3 times if necessary.


'''Using Canvas for Tracking Authorizations'''
Canvas is how you will track your authorization through-out all 3 phases of authorization. You have a Canvas account already associated with your PS1 Wild Apricot account. Your Canvas login and password is the same as your Wild Apricot login and password. (If you don’t remember your Wild Apricot password, or you are sure you are entering the same password in Canvas as for your WA account,  you can reset it through Canvas via "Forgot password?" and get a password change via your email. This should correct either problem.) 

To start the authorization process, you must go to Canvas and select the CNC:Tormach course via "Join this Course". You may start the online course material at any time, but must complete all elements of the online course up until the Harbinger CAM project before being eligible for the practical machine component of authorization.

==Scheduling==

The Tormach is the first machine with scheduling at PS1. We are currently using Skedda at http://pumpingstationone.skedda.com. The guidelines are as below and only those who are fully authorized may access the scheduler.

'''Tormach Scheduling Guidelines'''

-Reservations can be made from 2 weeks out to 12 hours before the time you would like to schedule.

-Any unscheduled time will be on a first-come, first serve basis like all other machines at PS1.

-Please account for clean-up time in your reservation and be considerate of others when scheduling as there is no current time length limit for reservations.

-If you finish your time early, end your appointment so others know the machine is free.

==Tormach Team==

{|class="wikitable"
|+Industrial CNC Area Host
|-
|Andrew Wingate
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Danger Committee
|-
| Andrew Wingate
|-
| Andrew Camardella
|-
| David Earl
|-
| Abel Greenwald
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Training & Authorization Committee
|-
| [[user:berky93|Alex Berkowitz]]
|-
| Alisha Ciardi
|-
| Nicholas Prorok
|-
| Perry May
|-
| Ray Doeksen
|-
| Sevin Strauss
|-
| Kathryn Born
|-
| Ryan Himmelblau
|}

(If you would like to contribute to educational material or training please email the PS1 Tormach Team at Tormach@pumpingstationone.org)

==Additional Resources & Support==

PS1 will be holding monthly [https://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Tormach-Meetup/ Tormach User Meetings] for Chicago Tormach users. These events will be open to the Public.  

There is also a [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/chicago-tormach-user-group Google Group mailing list] you can join for discussing anything Tormach-related including troubleshooting, Sprutcam, Fusion 360, and different Tormach models.

You can learn a great deal about the CAM aspect by training yourself up in Fusion 360's CAM mode. [https://mhubchicago.com/directory/6213 mHUB] has two Tormach milling machines available to their members, with regular training sessions.

==Useful Links==
[https://github.com/evezor/Pumping-Station-One-Standard-Library PS1 Standard Tool Library]

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LYhlHDQf-9502mGbH_TRzmT7QTQa-k5ozGTalC1iITc/edit#gid=1679705479 PS1 Standard Tool Library Stepdown and Stepover Spreadsheet]

[http://mindworks.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Cutter_Types_(Mill) Cutter Types for Milling]

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQl9vsO6sGSlasKFP-CAgnDs324Z6IW8s V12 Engine with Fusion 360 Tutorial]

[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/free-trial Fusion 360 Free Trial]

[https://cam.autodesk.com/hsmtools Downloadable Tool Libraries for Fusion 360]

[https://virtual.pathpilot.com Virtual Path Pilot Simulator]

[https://www.tormach.com/support/wpdmpro/sm10176-5-inch-machinist-vise-solid-models/ Solid model of the vise of the Tormach]