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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). | ||
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Artisans Asylum Antwerp Building | |||
Revision as of 14:36, 15 January 2024
| CNC Plasma Cutter | |
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| 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. Four levels of torch power are available so that mild steel sheets ranging from 0.018" (26-Ga) to 1.25" thick may be cut. Maximum cut speed is 350 in/minute.
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).
Location:
Artisans Asylum Antwerp Building
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