Author: Jean Chagas Vaz Email: chagasva@unlv.nevada.edu
Date: Last modified on 01/18/17
Keywords: Tutorial, Machining, step-by-step

This tutorial presents a short introductory tutorial on how to safely set up the CNC Tormach PCNC 1100. The DASL Machine shop is equipped with a Tormach PCNC 1100.

Setting up the CNC Machine properly is very important. In order to safely turn the CNC machine on follow the steps below:

* Turning on the Tormach PCNC 1100

This tutorial assumes the reader has not had any contact with the CNC Tormach PCNC 1100. Therefore, all the basic operations shall be detailed. Useful links can be find below:

Step 1
First: switch the computer on throughout the red button, located on the right side of the machine. In order to turn the computer on flip the switch to the horizontal position.

Figure: Turning ON(switch at the horizontal position)

Step 2
Wait until the computer initiate. Since the e-stop button is locked the software won't let you move the the axis. If you try to use either jog shuttle or the keyboard the computer will show a message: Must take machine out of stop before jogging

Step 3

\\Turn the CNC machine on throughout the operator panel by releasing the e-stop machine and pressing the green button (image on the left)

Make sure to push the RESET button on the screen until you hear a characteristic sound. (image on the left)
Figure: Setting up the machine.

Step 4

\\Once the machine has been properly rested, make sure to reference all the 3 axis

Now you should be able to move the machine.

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