Concept
Getting from a conceptual idea to a realized part is an important process to understand, whether you’re a maker looking to invent something for the world or a design engineer looking to get a new project off the ground. Once an idea is developed, the process turns to CAD (computer aided design). Using programs like Fusion 360, OnShape, or Solidworks, 3D models are created to provide a virtual version of your idea.
Workholding is a vital component to the machining process – after all, proper holding keeps parts from flying across the room during cutting. It’s especially important when you need to stay within tight tolerances or cutting oddly-shaped parts.
We hosted our first Slant-PRO workshop last weekend, here at Tormach World Headquarters in Waunakee, WI. This free Saturday event provided current and future 15L Slant-PRO lathe owners an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of CNC lathe and check out the lathe product line firsthand.
- Hot-Rodded Tormachs - Many of our customers are hotrod enthusiasts and vehicle customizers, but we have even more customers that are hot-rodding their Tormach machines. Tormach users are often owners of start-ups, engineering organizations, or even prototyping companies, which often leads to creating unique components and parts on their machines.
Ground V-Blocks are a handy tool for workholding, especially when paired with a machining vise. You can use them to hold round bar, square bar, and they are also great for supporting end work. In our latest episode of Tormach Fab Lab, Mike C. points out some tips and tricks to keep in mind when using V-Blocks. You can purchase the V-blocks used in this video here: Buy V-Blocks for Tormach More Tormach Fab Lab Videos:
A popular tech line request is for more information about setting up a 4th axis. Earlier, we showed how to true a 4th axis to the mill motion using shims and how to set up a 3 Jaw chuck. In this new video, Mike C. demonstrates how to set up a 4-Jaw chuck on a 4th axis. He also shows basic tail stock setup.
