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    Re: Cooling spray instead of cutting oil?

    I like using cutting must on the milling machine and the lathe. Makes way less mess and just as effective.
  2. Home Made CNC plasma table... I built this 4 or 5 yrs ago. Video!

    This is a Home built CNC plasma table that I built about 5 yrs ago. I have a build log in this section somewhere from about 5 yrs ago. In the video I just go over some of the highlights of its...
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    I use 3/8" tooth spacing x 1/2" wide belts. I'm...

    I use 3/8" tooth spacing x 1/2" wide belts. I'm in the US. I believe they are module L . They're larger than the mxl series bit in the same family. You can use something similar size in metric,...
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    Re: Rack n pinion or ball screw

    Not sure how far along you've come with your build but I used timing belts for the x and y on my cnc plasma cutter. I have the same blade runner package that you have, only I purchased mine 5 yrs...
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    Re: Fault code 0-11 PM85 mechanized.

    Thanks, Jim. I don't have the latest screen sets as indicated below.

    Thanks, Tom. I will download the new installer. I do have the all the required hardware for the TAP features (DCC, and the HyT...
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    Re: Fault code 0-11 PM85 mechanized.

    I had to dismantle the machine to make room for some other machines. I just set it up again this week.
    I'm still getting the error code. It doesn't affect the operation of the machine though. Just...
  7. Backlash would be the one of the reasons that I...

    Backlash would be the one of the reasons that I could see, not to do it. Expense, would be the other. If you can work it out, why not?

    Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2
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    I wouldn't, since the lcthc ships with an...

    I wouldn't, since the lcthc ships with an external divider interface, stick with that. I'd avoid the internal voltage divider on your plasma altogether.

    Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2
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    Well that's good that you went for a blowback...

    Well that's good that you went for a blowback start. Like Tom said, if your gonna use the cnc connector, verify the pinouts with a volt meter and don't use the plasmas internal voltage divider. I...
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    I'm one of those guys that learned the Chinese...

    I'm one of those guys that learned the Chinese plasma lesson the hard way. If you want, read my build thread in this section. You'll get an idea of the pain I went thru trying to get a longevity...
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    Try to get in touch with Jim colt in the...

    Try to get in touch with Jim colt in the hypertherm forum or call hypertherm direct. They can probably get you the part quickly.

    Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2
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    I just read thru the whole thread. I didn't see a...

    I just read thru the whole thread. I didn't see a mention of which plasma cutter you are using. I had so many problems with the Chinese longevity plasma cutter that I got rid of it and bought a...
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    Re: PowerMax 45 / CandCNC THC question

    I'm gonna try and talk you down off the ledge. Take a deep breath... for what it's worth, I had many moments like yours. These are the Times that separate the men from the boys. Wait until you've...
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    Re: Little Plasma Cutter

    Pictures are great, they make all the stuff you been talking about make sense. I used threaded casters on my table to level the table since my shop floor is not level. The casters have 2 way locks on...
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    You're on your way. If you were cutting 14 guage,...

    You're on your way. If you were cutting 14 guage, the feed rate seemed slow in the video. This is a learning process, and patience is key here. Learn everything you can about setting up the tools in...
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    Not since I got it running so well. I think I...

    Not since I got it running so well. I think I have some 3/16" laying around. I really don't have anything heavier than that right now. I have a pm85 so it should handle 1/2"pretty easily, but 1/2"...
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    I'm gonna make a clock with the one i cut out....

    I'm gonna make a clock with the one i cut out. I'll post the file shortly. I'm not sure if it's a dxf or a svg file. Can you use an svg? I'm pretty sure it was a jpg grab from online that I...
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    There's no crater really, just a heat signature...

    There's no crater really, just a heat signature from the leadin. I made the lead ins a little too short. There are no lead outs. Most thin stuff doesn't need a lead out as the piece will drop out...
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    Man, there's so much to know and learn to get...

    Man, there's so much to know and learn to get these things running well. I've been spending some time today building toolsets for the FineCut consumables in sheetcam. It was well worth the effort....
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    1- is that design is suitable for cnc plasma? ...

    1- is that design is suitable for cnc plasma?

    I would change the drive system to either a rack and pinion or Belt drive system.

    2- is ball screw with lead 5mm at the horizontal and vertical...
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    I went on their site today. It's a 150lb minimum...

    I went on their site today. It's a 150lb minimum for truck delivery. That's really not a lot of material, especially if you throw some steel sheets in the mix. I'm gonna try passing an order over the...
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    I live about 20 miles away from the Bristol Yarde...

    I live about 20 miles away from the Bristol Yarde Metals, The place is huge. I stopped by there once but i haven't bought from them yet. I'm happy to know that the bristol location has their act...
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    Yes, learning the software is a challenge. More...

    Yes, learning the software is a challenge. More of a challenge for me, than the build was actually. But I'm getting there with inkscape and sheetcam. I need to spend some more time on cad .
    The...
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    Is that a question or a statement? My pierce...

    Is that a question or a statement?

    My pierce delay varies in Sheetcam based on the thickness of the material. I use the Hypertherm cut charts to determine what my pierce delay should be.
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    This build is done. I'm still learning my...

    This build is done. I'm still learning my software and getting to know my machine, fine tuning sheetcam settings etc... . I'm finally able to reliably produce some cool stuff.

    Here's my first...
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    Thanks Tom; All the the velocity #s above were...

    Thanks Tom; All the the velocity #s above were with the THC set at 20% in mach. So at 200ipm z speed I'm realyl only getting 40 ipm, ...got it.

    I may not have what you have, but i think the Hy-t...
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    The table is running well now...finally. I...

    The table is running well now...finally.

    I have the new DCC control on my bladerunner and it sure does take a lot of the guesswork out of setting up the toolsets in sheetcam.

    It's looking...
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    Fault code 0-11 PM85 mechanized.

    I'm using this with a bladerunner system with the rs485 connect kit and the DCC on the bladerunner. I'm getting a fault code 0-11 on the pm85. That particular code is not listed in the hypertherm...
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    I have a machine torch that'll fit your machine....

    I have a machine torch that'll fit your machine. I'll make it worth your while. It's brand new in the box. If your interested send me a PM. I have no use for it.

    Thanks
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    It looks like a nice system, though it looks...

    It looks like a nice system, though it looks really expensive.

    Some things to consider for a plasma table: Plasma creates a lot of dust which can really foul up some linear rail systems with...
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