Tormach PCNC 440 Mill

Make/Model

PCNC 440

You MUST BE TRAINED before using it alone. Contact James Pittman to set up an appointment for your training.

Cuts aluminum, steel, titanium, as well as plastics, composites, wood, and PCB boards.
Table Size: 18” x 6.3”
Work Envelope: 10” x 6.25” x 10” (X,Y,Z)
300 - 10,000 RPM R8 Spindle
Max Feed Rate: 135 IPM (X,Y), 110 IPM (Z)

First, a model must be designed in a CAD (Computer-Aided Design) program like Fusion360, SketchUp, AutoCAD, etc.
Next, the model must be converted into “tool paths” by CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software so the machine knows how to carve that model. Examples: MaserCAM, MeshCAM, SprutCAM, etc. The tool paths are expressed in something called “g-code”. 3D printers also use g-code.
- Some programs, like Fusion360, have both CAD/CAM.
Finally, Tormach's software (PathPilot™, based on LinuxCNC) accepts g-code files, and controls the CNC through the cutting process.

The Bodgery, thanks to generous donations from members

05/18/16 - Arrived at Makerspace
05/20/16 - Base repaired, and machine installed 05/?? - Ready to use

Coming Soon…