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Offline RalphZ

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Tormach CNC
« on: April 06, 2009, 01:01:50 AM »
Hi All,

I am thinking of purchasing a Tormach PCNC 1100 series 2, 3 axis CNC machining centre, and would appreciate any feed back on this entry level machine, from anyone who has had any experience with it.

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Re: Tormach CNC
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2009, 03:42:00 AM »
You will not be disappointed with it.
They are one serious piece of kit for a home shop but make sure your stand or bench is up to it, these puppies weigh exactly half a ton.

Greg Jackson who designed this really did his homework and went to town on the design. Turcite slides, pressure oiling and a good quality control understanding with the factory that makes them.

I don't think I have heard any bad press over these machines.

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Re: Tormach CNC
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2009, 04:04:47 AM »
Wow that's a seriouse nice bit of kit  :headbang:

Attachecd link so the chaps can see what it is

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLG,GGLG:2006-51,GGLG:en&q=Tormach+PCNC+1100+series+2%2C+3+axis+CNC

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Re: Tormach CNC
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2009, 09:10:26 AM »
Nice, hope you never have an electrical failure. Looks like it could cost a bit to get it fixed.

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Re: Tormach CNC
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2009, 05:30:17 PM »
Thanks Gents,

Its a toss up between the Tormach or a Super X3 mill with a cnc kit from Promica, I'll be using it to cut components for prototype light fittings for our Lighting business and of course ( just a little?) hobby work. The strong US dollar and freight to Australia will also be a factor. Any thoughts on the X3 also welcome.

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Re: Tormach CNC
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Re: Tormach CNC
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2009, 05:54:08 PM »
Strong US dollar  :scratch: I thought it was weak at the mo, like our Sterling  :smart:
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« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2009, 10:05:21 PM »
I should have said the weaker Australian dollar, 6 months ago we where almost equal to the greenback, now around .65 not to mention the pound sterling we need around AU$2.70 to buy one. :doh:
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« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2009, 04:02:29 AM »
I hadn't realised the AU $ has got hit as well, guess we are all going down together  :ddb:
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