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RalphZ
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Tormach CNC
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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.
Best regards
Ralph z
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John Stevenson
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Re: Tormach CNC
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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.
JS.
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Re: Tormach CNC
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April 06, 2009, 04:04:47 AM »
Wow that's a seriouse nice bit of kit
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
Cheers
Stew
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Bernd
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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.
Bernd
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RalphZ
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Re: Tormach CNC
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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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Ralph Z
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John Stevenson
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Re: Tormach CNC
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April 06, 2009, 05:44:21 PM »
What about the KX3?
http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Machines-Accessories/CNC-Milling-Machines/Sieg-KX3-CNC-Hobby-Mill/Sieg-KX3-Hobby-CNC-Mill
Sieg will ship direct from the Factory to OZ.
JS.
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Darren
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Re: Tormach CNC
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April 06, 2009, 05:54:08 PM »
Strong US dollar
I thought it was weak at the mo, like our Sterling
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RalphZ
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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.
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Darren
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Re: Tormach CNC
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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
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