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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 trained and | '''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. | ||
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 | 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 14:24, 15 January 2024
| CNC Plasma Cutter | |
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| CNC Plasma Cutter | |
| Building | {{{building}}} |
| Lead | Sam Feine |
| User email list | members@artisansasylum.com |
| 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).
