Tormach Introduces Load Meter for PCNC 1100 Mills
 WAUNAKEE,
WI, Mar 13, 2009 - Tormach, LLC, creator of the PCNC 1100, the affordable
and versatile 3-Axis personal CNC mill, has added another accessory to
enhance performance and ease-of-operation. The new Load Meter (PN 31101)
will display real-time spindle load, enabling an operator to visually
monitor cutting performance in real-time.
According to Tormach CEO Greg Jackson, the new load meter can be used to
monitor tool wear and troubleshoot both programming and drive performance.
“Everything else being equal, increasing spindle load can be a sign that a tool
needs to be sharpened or replaced,” he notes. “The ability to monitor spindle
load will also allow operators and programmers to tune speed, feed, cut depth
and other factors to maximize mill performance while minimizing tool wear and
controlling spindle load.” Jackson noted that this can lead to significant
reductions of both tool costs and mill down-time and repairs.
The Load Meter consists of a compact plug-in housing with a needle dial that
shows spindle load as a real-time display, plus LEDs that light if the spindle
is rotating or has faulted. The meter connects to either the PCNC 1100 Series II
mills or any pre-Series II machines with the spindle upgrade package installed.
The spindle upgrade kit is PN 31090.
About Tormach
The people at Tormach are dedicated to delivering tools, accessories, and
components of unprecedented value in the world of CNC and motion control.
Whether you are involved in R&D, education, short-run production, or simply
entrepreneurs with new ideas, Tormach products allow you to make what you need
easier, quicker, and more affordable.
Tormach is headquartered in Waunakee, Wisconsin. For more information about
‘personal CNC’ mills and accessories, please visit
www.tormach.com.
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