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Operation of Kyle Paavola's CNC plasma cutter

2014-09-22T03:30:09Z

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= USING THE PLASMA CUTTER =

= August 2014 =

== Quick guide ==
=== Convert a drawing to GCODE with SheetCam ===
Start SheetCam.
Open your DWF file.
Select a tool corresponding to your material thickness.
Run the postprocessor.
Save the GCODE file (.tap extension) to a USB thumb disk.
=== Run the Plasma Cutter ===
Clear off old stock
Ways are clear and unobstructed
Electrical cables under the ways are clear and untangled
Consumables are in good condition
208V cord is not an underfoot hazard
Load new stock, from the narrow end only. Check that end is past stops. Preferably, the stock is slightly below the water surface.
Attach torch with electrical tape
Tape down the trigger
Connect 208V using the adapter for the TIG wilder
Connect air hose from the compressor to the plasma cutter
Power up the air compressor. Let it run until it stops. Pressure should be 125 PSI.
Switch on the power bar. The computer and THC should power up.
Load GCODE file using socket on keyboard support. Remove USB stick.
Don eye protection
Power up plasma cutter (switch is on the back)
Check plasma cutter status
- ground cable is attached
- power is on
- no yellow lights are showing
- air pressure is at the arrow
- mode switch is in the middle
- current is about 45A
- torch cable is clear and can run for the length of cut
If the stock is somewhat rectangular, square it with the table
- using the torch head
- using the stainless steel panels
Run MACH3
- load GCODE file
- manually position torch to (0, 0). Reset X=0, Y=0.
- manually position torch nozzle about 2 mm above material. Set Z=0.
- regenerate toolpath
- check that your audience is protected
- start cycle
Debug your cut, repeat as necessary
Power down plasma cutter
Switch off power bar
Switch off air compressor
Unplug 208V cord, recoil it, and hang it up
Remove leftover material and scraps

== Appendices ==

== Safety ==

=== Electrocution hazard ===
=== Eye Protection ===

== Creating GCODE ==
- SheetCam (sheetcam.com)
- accepted input formats
- tool selection
- dimension is material thickness
- create a tool path
- right click on Operations
- leadout must be less than leadin
- run the postprocessor
- save the GCODE file (.tap) to a USB stick

== CNC details ==
Units
Precision
Material thickness
Kerf
Cutting speed
Tool height
Corners
Small holes
Starting, stopping cuts

== Plasma Cutting ==
- What materials can be cut
- Flood cutting
- Steel versus aluminum
- Consumables
Should last 3-5 hours of torch time
Underwater cutting is slightly harder on consumables than cutting in air
Air Liquide part numbers
HYP-220669 electrode
HYP-220718 nozzle
Plasma Cutter System
Table
- water consideration
- beware of drain plugs
- periodic cleaning (every two months?)
- ways
- do not pile anything on the ways
- lubrication

- coordinates

== Plasma cutter ==
Hypertherm Powermax 45
The manual (https://www.hypertherm.com/Xnet/library/library.jsp?file=HYP109170)
Torch Height Controller
Air compressor
Power requirements
Capabilities
Max pressure
Max airflow
== Computer ==
Mach3

Plasma cutter, CNC (Kyle Paavola's)

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==Specs==
* Cuts steel, stainless steel, aluminum
* 5 foot by 10 foot sheet

==Usage Notes==

Consult the [[Standard Operating Procedure]]

Plasma cutter, CNC (Kyle Paavola's)

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Plasma cutter, CNC (Kyle Paavola's)

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Tools we have

2014-09-22T03:03:06Z

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==Notes==

We can always use new tools! Please feel free to contact Protospace to donate, arrange for pickup, or drop them off in person.

Members: Follow this [[Adding New Tools Procedure]]

Please amalgamate old content at bottom to new format, removing the old as you go. Delete this message when complete.

Treat tools with respect and care! Also clean them up and put them back before you leave :)

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(In case it's brought back, or, so people who could have sworn we had a tool know it was removed)
(Chronologically, newest removals at the bottom)

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File:Compressor_Dewalt.jpg|[[Compressor (Dewalt)]]
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File:Bending_Brake.jpg|[[Bending Brake]]
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File:OxyAce_Mini.jpg|[[Oxy/Acetylene (mini)]]
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File:Plasma cutter.thumbnail.jpg

2014-09-22T03:00:00Z

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