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Here is a video link for the a dewalt router some of the plasmacam folks are using (you can really use any other router as well).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBgoGy13suk


I have the other...

I have a DHC2 plasmacam, so my process is much more automated. It has been a while since I got to run the DHC. But, do yourself a favor and pick up the phone and call tech to get some help. A lot of...

This height control is pretty easy to set. The tech folks at plasma cam have a really nice cheat sheet that they can give you, if you need it. Just give George a call in tech and he can email it over...

The advanced designEDGE really sweet! It pretty much makes the more complicated aspects associated with designing a lot easier and is actualy pretty darn fun to use. I can use the files generated out...

Now that I think about it, I don't think that you could pay me 2k to go with any system that is controlled by Mach 3. I have been down that road before and never would care to go back. In terms of...

Very Nice MetalZilla!

If you check out plasmacam's newer designedge software, there part templates (which you can also modify by simply inputting in your measurements) included in the advanced...

Wait!

Why would you want to run mach 3 on a plasmacam? Mach three is a complete disaster compared to even the rudimentary versions of plasma cam's (even the software built in 1998). I think most...

That's easy man!

1. Hit the Auto Detect machine button.
2. Make sure that "Cutting Control" is on "auto" (there is a button on the control box with a yellow LED that lights up when it is on).
3....

When you make a cut path the line is blue (the path that the torch will follow). When you are ready to cut, highlight the lines to make them green.

One really great thing that I enjoy about the...

I have the designedge, with a .04 curf width and It cuts out perfectly and have never had a problem. The software comes loaded with a whole bunch of fonts that were designed for metal cutting, you...

So you do have the 3d part of designedge... correct? Because that feature came out just last year. If you open up your video manual, type: 3d path properties into the search and there is a tutorial...

Are you using the font library that comes with the Designedge. Or are you bringing in a TTF file into plasmacam 3.11? With the designedge it pretty simple because you can just use the pre loaded...

Shame,

I would feel upset too if I spent $3,500 on a Powermax 45. They can actually be purchased for much less than that. Poor guy..Did you get suckered on all of the paraphernalia you had to buy...

Dear Z28:

You just specified every reason why a DIY machine is ends up being much more expensive and a huge pain.

7 months of your time, stepper motors, a whole multitude of software programs...

Jeremy....
You apparently have never used Plasmacam's designedge software.
All that fancy stuff in your pictures that you made can happen with a coupe of clicks of a mouse. It's no big deal. I...

The Bosch router looks like a nice unit. Most people are using the Dewalt or Roto zip. The Dewalt is the one that I use. It is working out very nicely. I purchased it from Amazon.com

Here is the...

Go it Dewster. Sorry I didn't respond sooner. I have been on vacation.

Go ahead and use it!

Just make sure to take the extra shielding precautions and you will be fine. According to the tech guys at plasmacam, the newer machines were designed to handle the higher...

No wonder! A cutmaster 100xl does not exist! You probably have a PAK Master 100XL.

Sure,,, you can make this unit work but you would have to add some extra shielding because of its high voltage...

Has any body made a full 3d object with their machine? I am not talking about 2.5D but actually a 3D full object. I think I have it figured out. Let me know if anybody has any thoughts. I am going to...

Sorry Guys but I have been off the web for a while.

Anyways I did end up getting the Chicago Air Scribe and It is worker great!. I did make some very cool things with it and I will post some...

Larry,

That is great! The tube cutter is definitely on my list next. I have talked to some other that have done some really amazing things with it.

Thanks for sharing Larry!

Richard

I do wood with mine all the time! I just got the 3D program for my plasmacam, which is a pretty nifty thing.

Your are not limited to rotozip, because the one in their video is actually a Dewalt....

Gary,

I have no clue what you mean. Plenty of people still have their 98z models. So, I will guarantee you if you call George in Tech support at 719-676-2701, they will get you an part that you...

I talked to one of the guys to has the $70 Chicago airscribe on his plasmacam and he loves it! But, I would really like to try either one of these two:

Ingersoll Rand:
1. BettyMills: Air...

The DHC2 is still one hell of machine either way. Did you say it is pick up only?


Richard

Does that come with plasmacam's designedge software?!

Good point.
While I tend to value honest opinions from honest people, I am always cautious of the recently added members who join a forum only to talk badly about a machine or a product having...

At the end of the day, I have no regrets either. But I choose plasmacam. I researched all of them, I even own another CNC plasma system that is not a plasmacam. What it all came down to was the...

Kick n Safari!

Don't get insulted, but is your job devoted to spreading ignorance?

And why are you still talking about price?

Bro, I did not pay that much for my new pcam...you would know...