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Tormach 8L - User Manual

Tormach 8L
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Version 0321B

Table of Contents

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Summary

SAFETY

1.1 Intended Use

Describes the machine's intended applications and material limitations.

1.4 Machine Safety

Covers essential safety practices for operating the machine.

1.4.2 Operational Safety

Details critical safety precautions during machine operation.

1.4.3 Electrical Safety

Covers safety procedures related to electrical hazards and connections.

ABOUT YOUR MACHINE

2.1 Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the machine, including dimensions and power.

SITE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General Site and Space Requirements

Details the physical and environmental requirements for machine installation.

3.2 Electrical and Power Requirements

Outlines the electrical and power specifications for safe operation.

INSTALLATION

4.6 Install Core Components

Steps for installing the main parts of the machine system.

4.6.1 Lift and Move the Machine

Guidance on safe lifting and moving the machine components.

4.6.2 Install the Controller Arm

Instructions for assembling and mounting the operator console arm.

4.8 Set Up the PathPilot Controller

Configuration steps for the PathPilot control system.

SYSTEM BASICS

5.1 System Reference

Provides an overview of the machine's fundamental components and systems.

5.2 Basic Controls Reference

Describes the fundamental controls for operating the machine safely.

BASIC OPERATIONS

6.1 Start the Machine

Step-by-step guide to power on and initialize the machine.

6.3 Reference the Machine

How to set the machine's home position for accurate movement.

6.4 Jog the Machine

Instructions for manually moving the machine's axes.

6.4.1 About Jogging

Explains the purpose and methods of manual axis movement.

6.6 Load Material into the Spindle

Steps for securely inserting raw material into the spindle.

6.7 Load G-Code

Instructions for loading machining programs into the controller.

6.8 Set Work Offsets

How to define the workpiece zero point for machining.

6.8.1 About Work Offsets

Explains the concept and importance of work offsets.

6.9 Set Tool Geometry Offsets

How to input tool dimensions for accurate machining.

6.9.1 Touch Off the Tool Geometry Offsets

Procedure for measuring and setting tool geometry.

6.9.2 About Tool Offsets

Explains tool offsets and their components (geometry/wear).

MACHINE MAINTENANCE

7.1 Maintenance Safety

Essential safety precautions to follow before performing maintenance.

7.2 Maintenance Schedules

Recommended routine maintenance tasks and their frequencies.

7.6 Lubricate the Machine

Instructions for ensuring proper lubrication of machine parts.

TROUBLESHOOTING

7.8 Troubleshooting Safety

Safety guidelines to follow during troubleshooting procedures.

7.9 Getting Help

Information on how to contact Tormach for technical support.

7.11 Frequently Found Problems

Highlights common issues and their initial diagnostic steps.

7.12 Power Distribution Subsystem

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to the machine's power supply.

7.12.1 The Controller Wont Power On

Steps to diagnose why the PathPilot controller is not receiving power.

7.13 Control Power Subsystem

Troubleshooting issues related to the machine's control power.

7.13.1 The Machine Wont Power On

Diagnosing why the machine fails to power up.

7.14 Axes Drive Subsystem

Troubleshooting problems with the machine's movement axes.

7.14.1 outAll Axes Wont Move When Commanded

Diagnosing complete axis movement failure.

7.14.3 Axis Movement is Noisy

Steps to diagnose and resolve noisy axis motion.

7.15 Spindle Drive Subsystem

Troubleshooting problems related to the spindle drive.

ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS

Summary

SAFETY

1.1 Intended Use

Describes the machine's intended applications and material limitations.

1.4 Machine Safety

Covers essential safety practices for operating the machine.

1.4.2 Operational Safety

Details critical safety precautions during machine operation.

1.4.3 Electrical Safety

Covers safety procedures related to electrical hazards and connections.

ABOUT YOUR MACHINE

2.1 Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the machine, including dimensions and power.

SITE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General Site and Space Requirements

Details the physical and environmental requirements for machine installation.

3.2 Electrical and Power Requirements

Outlines the electrical and power specifications for safe operation.

INSTALLATION

4.6 Install Core Components

Steps for installing the main parts of the machine system.

4.6.1 Lift and Move the Machine

Guidance on safe lifting and moving the machine components.

4.6.2 Install the Controller Arm

Instructions for assembling and mounting the operator console arm.

4.8 Set Up the PathPilot Controller

Configuration steps for the PathPilot control system.

SYSTEM BASICS

5.1 System Reference

Provides an overview of the machine's fundamental components and systems.

5.2 Basic Controls Reference

Describes the fundamental controls for operating the machine safely.

BASIC OPERATIONS

6.1 Start the Machine

Step-by-step guide to power on and initialize the machine.

6.3 Reference the Machine

How to set the machine's home position for accurate movement.

6.4 Jog the Machine

Instructions for manually moving the machine's axes.

6.4.1 About Jogging

Explains the purpose and methods of manual axis movement.

6.6 Load Material into the Spindle

Steps for securely inserting raw material into the spindle.

6.7 Load G-Code

Instructions for loading machining programs into the controller.

6.8 Set Work Offsets

How to define the workpiece zero point for machining.

6.8.1 About Work Offsets

Explains the concept and importance of work offsets.

6.9 Set Tool Geometry Offsets

How to input tool dimensions for accurate machining.

6.9.1 Touch Off the Tool Geometry Offsets

Procedure for measuring and setting tool geometry.

6.9.2 About Tool Offsets

Explains tool offsets and their components (geometry/wear).

MACHINE MAINTENANCE

7.1 Maintenance Safety

Essential safety precautions to follow before performing maintenance.

7.2 Maintenance Schedules

Recommended routine maintenance tasks and their frequencies.

7.6 Lubricate the Machine

Instructions for ensuring proper lubrication of machine parts.

TROUBLESHOOTING

7.8 Troubleshooting Safety

Safety guidelines to follow during troubleshooting procedures.

7.9 Getting Help

Information on how to contact Tormach for technical support.

7.11 Frequently Found Problems

Highlights common issues and their initial diagnostic steps.

7.12 Power Distribution Subsystem

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to the machine's power supply.

7.12.1 The Controller Wont Power On

Steps to diagnose why the PathPilot controller is not receiving power.

7.13 Control Power Subsystem

Troubleshooting issues related to the machine's control power.

7.13.1 The Machine Wont Power On

Diagnosing why the machine fails to power up.

7.14 Axes Drive Subsystem

Troubleshooting problems with the machine's movement axes.

7.14.1 outAll Axes Wont Move When Commanded

Diagnosing complete axis movement failure.

7.14.3 Axis Movement is Noisy

Steps to diagnose and resolve noisy axis motion.

7.15 Spindle Drive Subsystem

Troubleshooting problems related to the spindle drive.

ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS

Tormach 8L Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTormach
Model8L
CategoryLathe
LanguageEnglish