What comes in the box and how do I wire it together?

I know, that’s really two questions… actually a Q & A and a How to… so I’ll post it in both… What does the Tormach xsTECH come with? What’s in the box? How do I wire it together? All of these questions and more answered in this short video. Like...

Will a vice fit in an xsTECH?

Written by Chris Hurd.

Answer: That’s a fair question. When trying to come up with an aswer though, you’ll have to do a bit of research, as it will depend on what you’re machining. Also, there are many different one’s out there. Luckily Jim did some research for us… maybe this video...

What’s the Difference Between Climb and Conventional Cutting?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

QUESTION: What is the difference between Climb & Conventional cutting? ANSWER: Milling tools can advance through the material so that the cutting flutes engage the material at maximum thickness and then decreases to zero. This is called Climb Milling. Cutting in the opposite direction causes the...

What is Chip Load?

Written by Chris&Jim CIM.

QUESTION: What is Chip Load? ANSWER: Chip Load is defined as the thickness of material cutaway by each cutting tooth. See the explanation below in an excerpt from the downloadable powerpoint! CNJ CNC TOOLING BASICS 2,611 total views

What comes in the box and how do I wire it together?

Will a vice fit in an xsTECH?

What’s the Difference Between Climb and Conventional Cutting?

What is Chip Load?

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