The Tormach xsTECH desktop router is a compact yet powerful CNC machine designed for makers, educators, and small-scale manufacturers. A key component of achieving precise and efficient machining with the xsTECH is selecting the right tooling. Domenic Giunta, EDU Sales Advisor for Tormach, explains the different types of tools that come with the machine and how they can be used effectively.

The final installment of our three-part series on Tormach’s xsTECH focuses on one of the most critical aspects of CNC machining: setting up origins. Domenic Giunta, Tormach EDU sales advisor, walks us through the process of establishing the X, Y, and Z origins using both a manual feeler gauge and the electronic tool setter (ETS). Accurate origin setup ensures your machine understands where to start, providing precision and efficiency for your classroom projects.

The xsTECH desktop router, powered by Tormach's PathPilot^® software, is a versatile CNC machine perfect for classroom settings. In Part 2 of our three-part series,Domenic Giunta, Tormach EDU sales advisor, guides us through the setup and use of the electronic tool setter (ETS). This tool streamlines the process of calibrating tools, ensuring precision and efficiency for educators and students alike.

If you’re an educator introducing CNC machining into your classroom, Tormach’s xsTECH is a powerful, user-friendly option to engage students in hands-on technical learning. Powered by PathPilot®, Tormach’s intuitive CNC control software, the xsTECH offers lifetime updates and a host of features designed to simplify classroom setup and machining operations. In this first installment of a three-part series, Domenic Giunta, Tormach EDU sales advisor, walks us through the initial steps to set up the xsTECH, providing tips to help educators get started with confidence.

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.