New CNC Equipment

Tormach, Inc. (Tormach.com, has new shop items for both beginning and experienced Computer Numeric Control tool users. The xs TECH Router Mill with Path Pilot HUB is a ready-to-use tabletop unit ideal for students learning CNC fundamentals or for small jobs. Despite a small footprint that can fit on nearly any bench or similar workspace, the xs TECH features capabilities for cutting plastics, wood, and aluminum.

Intended as a starter CNC system for students learning CNC fundamentals, the xs TECH comes ready to run and is powered by a standard 120V outlet. The xs TECH comes with a wide variety of features including a 10.4" Touchscreen Path Pilot Controller, Keyboard, Mouse, and Jog Shuttle, Wi Fi Module, Electronic Tool Setter, 16-Piece Carbide Cutting Tool Set, and ER11 Collets for 1/8", 1/4", and 4mm. Aftermarket ER11 collets are available in 1/8-5/16" and 1mm-7mm sizes.

The Tormach xs TECH is now available for a $500 discount with free shipping to the continental USA by going to Tormach’s website and ordering the xs TECH using promotional code: xs TECH500. 8L Lathe For bigger jobs, Tormach recently released their 8L Lathe. Rigid enough to cut anything, from plastic to stainless steel and titanium, the 8L can be had in Entry, Deluxe, and Premium packages. The base model includes a tailstock, fully-assembled enclosure, and works with your tooling.

The Deluxe and Premium Packages include a stand with coolant tank, separate chip drawer, storage space, controller arm, LCD monitor, waterproof mouse and keyboard, a complete lathe tool kit, and OXA tool holder kit. The 8L lathe features a 5C spindle that accommodates parts up to 1" diameter. For larger pieces up to 8" in diameter, users can add a 3- or 4-jaw chuck. The 8L uses a OXA Quick Change Tool Post and the 1.5 HP (1.11 k W) spindle runs at 180-5,000 RPM.

Standard single-phase household power (115 Vac, 50/60 Hz, and a 15 A breaker) powers the unit. Stepper motors on the Xand Zaxes provide a feed rate of 150 IPM (3.8 m/min). The maximum workpiece length is 10" with the tailstock. The X-axis travel is 4.5", so users can accommodate apart that fully utilizes the 8" swing. Like all Tormach CNC machines, the 8L lathe is controlled by the Path Pilot software system.