About	CNC Mills cut material with rotating tools along an computer controlled path to make parts. With simultaneous 3-axis motion and precise position control, CNC mills can machine unique 3D surfaces and cut features to ~0.025 mm (0.001 in.) tolerances. The CNC mills in the Garage have an easy to use interface and an abundance of online learning content to introduce makers to CNC machining.
Category	Metal Working
Location	Back Room

Model Specifics

Properties	Status	Materials	About
Tormach PCNC 770	AVAILABLE	Aluminum Mild Steel Soft Plastics Other materials with consultation	Smaller, faster, and better suited for aluminum and plastics Axis Travel (X, Y, Z): 355, 185, 336 mm (14, 7.32, 13.25 in.) Spindle Speed: 525 to 10000 rpm Spindle Power: 745 W (1 hp) Max Table Load: 181 kg (400 lbs)
Tormach PCNC 1100	AVAILABLE	Aluminum Mild Steel Soft Plastics Other materials with consultation	Larger, more powerful, more rigid, and better suited for steel Axis Travel (X, Y, Z): 457, 241, 419 mm (18, 9.5, 16.5 in.) Spindle Speed: 500 to 5140rpm Spindle Power: 1118 W (1.5 hp) Max Table Load: 227 kg (500 lbs)

Tormach PCNC 770

Tormach PCNC 1100

Standard Operating Procedure

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After completing at least 2 training levels (up to MCAM 1B or CNCM 2B, inclusive), the first independent use will be a shadowed session.

CNC mill training is separated into two streams - CNC mill training and mill CAM training. The flowchart below outlines the training workflow.

CNC mill training uses the software on the machine computer to create toolpaths to machine simple parts.
Mill CAM training uses CAD and CAM software to create toolpaths to machine complex parts.

Training is scheduled on an email request basis. Please email us at garage@ualberta.ca if you are interested in starting the CNC mill training.

Training	Type	Time Estimate	Prerequisites
CNC Mills - 1A Fundamentals	SELF-GUIDED DOCUMENT	0.5 hrs.	None
CNC Mills - 1B Intro.	ON-MACHINE	3 hrs.	CNC Mills - 1A Fundamentals
CNC Mills - 2A Basics Plan	SELF-GUIDED DOCUMENT	1 hrs.	None
CNC Mills - 2B Basics	ON-MACHINE	2 hrs.	CNC Mills - 1B Intro. and CNC Mills - 2A Basics Plan
CNC Mills - 3A Advanced Prep.	SELF-GUIDED DOCUMENT	0.5 hrs.	None
CNC Mills - 3B Advanced	ON-MACHINE	50 min.	CNC Mills - 2B Basics or Mill CAM - 2B Basics, and CNC Mills - 3A Advanced Prep.

Training	Type	Time Estimate	Prerequisites
Mill CAM - 1A Intro. Tutorial	SELF-GUIDED DOCUMENT	3 hrs.	None
Mill CAM - 1B Intro.	ON-MACHINE	3 hr.	Mill CAM - 1A Intro. Tutorial and CNC Mills - 1B Intro.
Mill CAM - 2A Basics Tutorial	SELF-GUIDED DOCUMENT	3 hrs.	None
Mill CAM - 2B Basics	ON-MACHINE	3 hr.	Mill CAM - 1B Intro. and Mill CAM - 2A Basics Tutorial

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Safety Data Sheets	Way Lube Oil 68 Durakut 4010 Machining Coolant Kool Mist Formula 78 Machine Coolant
Hazard Assessments
Application Resources	CNC Mill Machining Parameters (Feeds & Speeds) Blank Machining Plan: Computer Aided Machining (CAM): CAM Access CAM Configuration CAM Learning Workholding Models Export a setup sheet to easily review CAM parameters: Advanced Workflows: Aligning Workholding - Changing Tools - External Resources: Tormach Youtube Channel NYC CNC Fixturing & Workholding Series Titans of CNC How to Read a Metric Vernier Caliper Garr Tool Speeds and Feeds Guide:
Manufacturer's Manuals