Tormach PCNC 770 SERIES 3

michael_parker

We are currently developing and 3D printing products happily using OnShape and a MakerGear M2 printer. (Using Simplify3D for our STL files)  We are looking at expanding our production and design capabilities by purchasing a 'Tormach PCNC 770 series 3'. We would really like if someone could guide us with some previous experience and advice. We are wondering if OnShape will be compatible with 'IronCAD' which is the program which comes with the 'Tormach PCNC 770 series 3'. 

nav

Hi @michael_parker here is a thread that mentions among others PCNC machines https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/comment/6593#Comment_6593 

Regarding IronCAD you can import IGES or STEP files to this software, so if you use OS, you can export your parts to this format and then upload them to IronCAD.

david_sohlstrom

@michael_parker  I think you will find that OnShape will be the easier program to design your parts in. SprutCAM9 from Sprutcam America is a great Cam program that has Tormach post processor. I run SprutCAM on my 770 with no problems. 

Dave

juan_aviles

david_sohlstrom said:

@michael_parker  I think you will find that OnShape will be the easier program to design your parts in. SprutCAM9 from Sprutcam America is a great Cam program that has Tormach post processor. I run SprutCAM on my 770 with no problems. 

Dave

I also use SprutCAM on my PCNC 770.  There is a learning curve to Sprut, but I love it now.  I've already been making Onshape parts with it, and plan on more next week during my vacation.  I thought IronCAD was a purchased item?  Is Tormach shipping it free with PCNC's now?  

nav

Hi @michael_parker here is a thread that mentions among others PCNC machines https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/comment/6593#Comment_6593 

Regarding IronCAD you can import IGES or STEP files to this software, so if you use OS, you can export your parts to this format and then upload them to IronCAD.

michael_parker

Thanks Nav! 

david_sohlstrom

@michael_parker  I think you will find that OnShape will be the easier program to design your parts in. SprutCAM9 from Sprutcam America is a great Cam program that has Tormach post processor. I run SprutCAM on my 770 with no problems. 

Dave

juan_aviles

david_sohlstrom said:

@michael_parker  I think you will find that OnShape will be the easier program to design your parts in. SprutCAM9 from Sprutcam America is a great Cam program that has Tormach post processor. I run SprutCAM on my 770 with no problems. 

Dave

I also use SprutCAM on my PCNC 770.  There is a learning curve to Sprut, but I love it now.  I've already been making Onshape parts with it, and plan on more next week during my vacation.  I thought IronCAD was a purchased item?  Is Tormach shipping it free with PCNC's now?  

david_sohlstrom

Looking at the tormach website it looks to be a separate line item.

michael_parker

Thank you everyone for your help. it's very much appreciated!