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The tool consists of a CNC gantry with a 48"x96" table that carries a Hypertherm "PowerMax85" plasma torch.  Cuts are made vertically over a water tank.   
The tool consists of a CNC gantry with a 48"x96" table that carries a Hypertherm "PowerMax85" plasma torch.  Cuts are made vertically over a water tank.   


     '''This is a [[RED]] tool!'''  Users must be [https://www.dropbox.com/s/hae9lwvwxrovnlj/Plasma%20CNC%20Training%20-%206%20Parts_230401.pdf?dl=0 trained] and tool-tested before they are permitted to operate it.
     '''This is a [[RED]] tool!'''  Users must be [https://www.dropbox.com/s/hae9lwvwxrovnlj/Plasma%20CNC%20Training%20-%206%20Parts_230401.pdf?dl=0 trained] and [https://www.artisansasylum.com/tool-testing tool-tested] before they are permitted to operate it.


Materials qualified for general use are:  '''Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum.'''  Other materials that have been successfully tested are:  Titanium and Brass.
Materials qualified for general use are:  '''Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum.'''  Other materials that have been successfully tested are:  Titanium and Brass.


Driver software is called [https://www.dropbox.com/s/zg68nhhyf831ul3/Torchmate%20CNC%204.0%20User%27s%20Guide.pdf?dl=0 Torchmate 4] located on the attached computer with several installations around the Asylum.  Input data is in the form of a 2-D sketch, either as G-Code (*.txt or *.fgc) or DXF (*.dxf).
Driver software is called [https://www.dropbox.com/s/zg68nhhyf831ul3/Torchmate%20CNC%204.0%20User%27s%20Guide.pdf?dl=0 Torchmate 4] located on the attached computer with several installations around the Asylum.  Input data is in the form of a 2-D sketch, either as G-Code (*.txt or *.fgc) or DXF (*.dxf).

Revision as of 14:25, 15 January 2024

CNC Plasma Cutter
Plasmatron in Action
CNC Plasma Cutter
Lead Sam Feine
Tool Testers

Jim Bredt

Hours Same as membership hours


There is only one tool in this shop.

Torchmate CNC Plasma Cutter

Description

The tool consists of a CNC gantry with a 48"x96" table that carries a Hypertherm "PowerMax85" plasma torch. Cuts are made vertically over a water tank.

    This is a RED tool!  Users must be trained and tool-tested before they are permitted to operate it.

Materials qualified for general use are: Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum. Other materials that have been successfully tested are: Titanium and Brass.

Driver software is called Torchmate 4 located on the attached computer with several installations around the Asylum. Input data is in the form of a 2-D sketch, either as G-Code (*.txt or *.fgc) or DXF (*.dxf).

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