TORMACH launched a chip conveyor kit customized to serve its 1500MX CNC milling machine, improving its functionality by offering an easy-to-use, automated solution to maintain chip pan cleanliness and improve operational efficiency.
Introduced last year, the 1500MX is Tormach’s most powerful and precise machine. Engineered with an epoxy granite frame for vibration damping, a 4-HP (up to 6HP) BT30 spindle, and servo motors with 23-bit encoders, it delivers affordable, professional-grade machining.
The chip conveyor kit adds to the 1500MX’s usability for commercial machinists or hobbyists. The kit slots into the flood coolant tank of the 1500MX, providing a hands-free chip removal system. Its programmable capabilities, managed via Tormach's free and open source PathPilot® control software, so users can activate the conveyor with a manual button or through m-codes for timed operations. This ensures coolant drains back into the tank before chip removal for optimal performance and minimal waste.
“Chip management is often an overlooked aspect of CNC machining, but it plays a critical role in maintaining efficiency,” stated Tom Zelickman, product manager at Tormach. “With the chip conveyor kit, we’re offering our customers a hassle-free way to reduce clean-up time and keep their 1500MX running smoothly.”
The chip conveyor kit includes several features to enhance the efficiency and convenience of the 1500MX. By automatically removing chips it prevents build-up in filter baskets, to ensure ideal coolant flow and reduce maintenance tasks.
The system is designed to run on standard 220-V household power, so it can be integrated to various set-ups without requiring special electrical configurations.
The kit's programmable functionality allows users to set precise run durations, to separate coolant from chips efficiently before they are disposed. This approach reduces waste and streamlines workflows.
“Machinists know clean machines lead to better performance, smoother workflows and maximum productivity,” according to Zelickman. “The chip conveyor kit takes the fuss out of chip removal, keeping machines focused on production instead of downtime for cleaning out chip enclosures or overflowing baskets.”
Learn more at www.tormach.com