CNC

The Modularity of Tormach Machines Provide User Flexibility

At Tormach, our affordable, capable, and easy-to-use machines provide users flexibility when they need to upgrade their machine capabilities. You can enhance your machine setup with customizable upgrades that fit your evolving needs and budget. As an example, with the 770M CNC mill, you can purchase the starter package, and build up as your needs change. Watch the video below for an overview of modular machine options.

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Creating a Snowman Ornament with Tormach's 770MX CNC Mill & 15L Lathe

One of the best parts about the holiday season is seeing all the wonderful ornaments and gifts that our community creates using their Tormach equipment. During a Tormach YouTube live streaming event, a member of the Tormach team created a snowman ornament out of aluminum and stainless steel using our capable 770MX CNC mill and the 15L lathe. The snowman shape was designed using Fusion 360.

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Machining Your First Part as a CNC Beginner

Welcome to the final episode of the Tormach Garage Series, where Jeremiah Daws (maker/machinist) kicks off the lesson with a pivotal moment - the actual machining process. If you're new to CNC machining, be sure to view all of the previous episodes of the Tormach Garage Series. This comprehensive guide, created with CNC beginners in mind, will arm you with the basics to get started on your CNC journey.

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Introduction to CAD and CAM for CNC Beginners

Welcome back to the Tormach Garage Series, with your host Jeremiah Daws (Maker / Machinist). In this week’s episode, we are going cover CAD, CAM and conversational software, and provide you with some valuable resources to help get you started using these tools.

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Coolant Choices for Optimal CNC Machining

In the sixth episode of the Tormach Garage Series, Jeremiah Daws (maker/machinist) dives into the crucial topic of tool cooling. There are two types of coolant options that are discussed in this week’s video: flood coolant and MQL (Minimum Quantity Lubrication).

FLOOD COOLANT
Flood coolant is great for materials prone to overheating or those that work harden (e.g. SS). This coolant is widely used due to its versatility and effectiveness in various applications.

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Tools and Tool Holding Essentials for CNC Beginners

Welcome to episode five of the Tormach Garage Series. In this week’s installment, Jeremiah Daws (Maker / Machinist) will prepare our CNC beginners for an exciting milestone - running their first part. If you’re new to CNC and want to learn the basics of machining on a Tormach CNC mill, we encourage you to view the first four episodes of our series.

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