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3/8 cutting at 120imp ? What are you cutting with a 200+ amp plasma machine? I cut 3/8 steel at 22 ipm 60 amp setting standard air plasma.

I solved my problem with a water table.Having the water covering the top of the material an 1/8 of an inch works absolute wonders.I have had my plasma table for over 3 years.I spent the first year...

I am looking for a particular typeset called trajan pro bold.Does anyone happed to have this typeset in a dxf format?Any help would be greatly appreciated.If you have the whole alphabet that would be...

Even though we live in this country which is a false democracy.Why does our government allow us to support a communist nation.You always here our leaders preach democracy.It seems this country is...

Hope you are reading this MILLER.I am getting ready to buy a high end tig welder in the next few months.I own 2 of your products and have always liked your products,but if the tig welder I am looking...

Tom I have a question for you. Do you ever get a chance to sleep with everything you have going on?

They no longer have a website.Does anyone know if they are still in business?

Anytime you weld something shrinkage will occur.If you brace the corners by tack welding a sturdy pieces of angle iron you will help keep things square.Also the weld sequence is very important.You do...

I would not weld the frame with the rails installed.If the frame warps you will ruin the rails.Rails could always be shimmed later on if your frame warps.Make sure when you weld you always get every...

No ones products are perfect.Does not matter what it is(car,tv,motorcycles or cnc plasma cutting machines).You will always hear good and bad things about a product.The only thing I can say is I have...

Here is a flying eagle DXF.I haven't posted here in a while.

One of the most important things about doing cnc plasma cutting is how fast you can get your artwork or cad drawing done.The cutting part is easy.Simple shapes are easy,but when you get custom art...

I have a DYNACNC 4x8 plasma table with stepper motors.Have had it for about 2 years and three months.I have had no issues with it.You will hear people say bad things about aluminum extrusion tables.I...

I run a thermal dynamics cutmaster 101.The problem you are describing sounds like the filter(for the air) is partially plugged.I know on my 101 it has a built in regulator and air filter on the back...

Plus enco.com has quantity discounts.

Try enco.com for rounds and flat stock.Generally have this stuff on sale.I have been ordering from them for years and they always email me monthy coupons for free shipping if I spend over $50...

Yeah plasma leaves that hardened edge on the metal that is very cruel to drill bits.I do not recommend doing peircing to mark holes.If you have to do repetitive pieces that are large I suggest you...

I could go on and on with the areas you could use waterjet in.Check this guys website out he does just about anything and there are some good pictures. www.rapidcreekcutters.com

Yeah it is a tough call sometimes.I generally do not charge an art/cad fee on really simple shapes,circles and squares etc.I charge about $40 dollars for an art/cad fee.If it is something real...

I have a water table where I have the water half inch below the material.Cuts down on dust big time compared to having nothing.Plus helps keep the material a little cooler with water splashing...

I have looked at their machines too,personally I have never come across anyone with any experience with one of their tables.They look real sturdy.
One thing you have to ask yourself, how long have...

If you have any moisture in the air it will cause restriction in air flow or freeze all together.Proper air delivery is very important to the cut quality.

You say that thicker material cuts a little better.Definetly check for slop in the machine.The reason I say that is because the thinner material your going to cut, the faster the speeds and the...

Here are some suggestions.

1. Make sure your table is square
2. Check for mechanical slop in the machine(aka backlash)
3. Make sure your torch is square to the work piece.
4.If you are running...

I didn't fell like Jim was slamming me.I respect the guy,especially having him share his knowledge.I appreciate it.I just wanted boros40 to know what he was getting into with the low end plasma...

I simply was stating the facts of the machines in the $10,000 to $30,000 dollar range, which is what most people here are using or looking to purchase.Sure we could probably get awsome results with a...

By the way check out TRACKER CUTTING SYSTEMS they just revamped their machines and they look sweet.I personally do not own a TRACKER,but anyone whom I have come across have never had any complaints...

I highly suggest you get some cut samples done of stuff you think you might be doing before you write the check.The only reason I say this is because a lot of people have greater expectations than...

One other thing do not expect cnc plasma to cut small accurate holes.1/2 and above size holes is about the best you will get that looks anything round.So if you want to do holes you may want to think...

Sorry to inform you ,but cutting 20 gauge with accuracy with plasma is not going to happen.First of all there is nothing accurate about plasma cutting.If you want accuracy you need a laser or a...