In the world of CNC machining, keeping track of production cycles is vital. Tormach’s cycle counter feature within PathPilot® allows you to efficiently keep tabs on your production runs, saving time and effort while enhancing your workflow.

One of the best parts about the holiday season is seeing all the wonderful ornaments and gifts that our community creates using their Tormach equipment. During a Tormach YouTube live streaming event, a member of the Tormach team created a snowman ornament out of aluminum and stainless steel using our capable 770MX CNC mill and the 15L lathe. The snowman shape was designed using Fusion 360.

Tormach has introduced several new features to its easy-to-use PathPilot® CNC software. The PathPilot 2.10.0 update, which delivers a more user-friendly and versatile CNC experience, features a revamped layout, new camera capabilities, an improved on-screen keyboard, and more. Watch the video below to see more details about our latest PathPilot features.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, a hobbyist or a STEM student working on their first project, the Tormach xsTECH router offers a host of features that can help take your projects to the next level. Watch a member of the Tormach team as they use the xsTECH router to create a nice ornament for the holiday season. Our easy-to-follow video will have you creating your own holiday projects in no time.

Tormach CEO Daniel Rogge and the engineering team have spent the last several months exploring an innovative approach to shop labor: automated machine tending with the ZA6 industrial robot when paired with the 1100MX CNC mill. In a recent webinar, Rogge delved into the intricacies of automating machine tending, emphasizing its cost-effectiveness and efficiency. His key revelation centered on the distinction between lights-out automation, where machines can run for extended periods independently, and the kind of automation he's been experimenting with, which streamlines regular tending processes to free up time without requiring constant human intervention. You can view the full webinar below.

In the world of CNC machining, the ability to fabricate custom parts with precision is a valuable skill. The team at Tormach worked on a project, during a YouTube live streaming event, using Tormach’s 8L lathe and 1100MX mill to create custom bolts for an assembly. Here is the step-by-step process on how to craft these unique bolts with the 8L lathe and 1100MX mill.