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    Re: 6'X12' DynaTorch build log

    I need to do this soon. I have threatened to quit cutting a few times lately to focus on managing our Carbide surfacing shop, but some job shows up that I cannot refuse ($$) and off I go cutting...
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    Re: 6'X12' DynaTorch build log

    Hello Gary! Everything is going good. V21 is getting easier for me know. Once I realized that I was still referencing v20 database, all the lights turned green.

    When our shop slows a bit this...
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    Re: 6'X12' DynaTorch build log

    I know it's coming. I'm still running xp and an old refurbed dell optiplex you sold with the unit. Will your new system work with my Hypertherm 1650 (running a duramax torch)?
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    Re: 6'X12' DynaTorch build log

    Just thought I would give an update on the retro fit we did 6 years ago.

    At the time Dynatorch was using the animatics servos and refusing to fix the problem. They decided to change to a...
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    Longer leads (both in and out) and follow the...

    Longer leads (both in and out) and follow the "lead in" with the "lead out". same path, no crossing over or merging. Get away from the drop if possible or at least make sure it is supported so It...
  6. Keep an eye on your local (ish) craigslist too, I...

    Keep an eye on your local (ish) craigslist too, I found a HF unit with less than 10hrs on it for $175 a couple of years ago.
  7. Thread: plasma cam vs dyna

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    I did retro-fit the DT with a PlazPak 4 servo...

    I did retro-fit the DT with a PlazPak 4 servo system from CandCnc almost two years ago. It cost just under 10K to complete. I was able to use We-cim with the new software which was huge for us. The...
  8. Thread: plasma cam vs dyna

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    I had a DynaTorch that nearly put me out of...

    I had a DynaTorch that nearly put me out of business. VERY high operating cost. Motors would be considered "consumables". They are a small company with big company policies. returns and warranties...
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    We are using the CandCnc stuff. It has been...

    We are using the CandCnc stuff. It has been flawless for a year and a a half now. I chose to use the PlazPak4 (5 ready) servo system becuase (at the time) it was the only servo system offered by...
  10. Thread: Air Bladder ?

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    Forgot to mention the particle in the tank...

    Forgot to mention the particle in the tank problem, We use a baffle right before the drain/fill holes. They are 2.5" npt fittings and the baffles stop any heavy particles from going down the drain so...
  11. Thread: Air Bladder ?

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    Here is a recipe that was posted by plain ol bill...

    Here is a recipe that was posted by plain ol bill some time ago. I believe the general consensus is to use sewer tracing dye instead of food grade dye now:

    PLASMA QUENCH RECIPE

    Here's the...
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    Matt, it has been a while since I have used a...

    Matt, it has been a while since I have used a Harris torch but I believe the VVC tips are hi-speed machine type. They will have a smaller cut oxy orifice and use higher pressure, this will allow the...
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    I think you need to have a P code in front of the...

    I think you need to have a P code in front of the M code that turns on the cut valve. Something like this:

    P30 (pre heat delay)
    M03 (signal to cut valve on)
    P01 (pierce delay)

    Maybe someone...
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    I am using We-cim for posting to mach3. It works...

    I am using We-cim for posting to mach3. It works great. It does have the small hole slowdown feature that is variable and thc freeze. It also does part inside of part nesting and remnant managing...
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    Good news there. It is in fact a "A" torch. Very...

    Good news there. It is in fact a "A" torch. Very versatile. You can run a 5-GPN on acetylene regulator with no problems. Here is a pic of the same torch you have using a 5-GPN tip on three inch...
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    Oh ya, they are still around. Could be weather...

    Oh ya, they are still around. Could be weather related, I know they have internet/phone problems once in a while when storms roll through their area.

    Check out the support site:

    CandCNCSupport...
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    Gary, good to hear from you! Merry Christmas. I...

    Gary, good to hear from you! Merry Christmas. I do need some changes but I am in the mode of "if it is working don't mess with it". I will need to ship out the DTHC board for a firmware flash and...
  18. I really can't compare as I have not used...

    I really can't compare as I have not used sheetcam. We-cim is used a little different than sheetcam as far as nesting goes I think. My favorite feature of we-cim is the support. They are always...
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    It is working great. No more downtime or...

    It is working great. No more downtime or expensive repairs! At the rate I was going, the cost of the retro-fit has paid for itself AND provides better cuts and that darn feedback/stall...
  20. Check with other users who have used both or...

    Check with other users who have used both or check with other manufacturers who have utilized the DT controls and software.

    I recently retro-fitted a DynaTorch machine over to a PlazPak servo...
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    This happened before and it was a "false...

    This happened before and it was a "false positive", it had to do with one of the advertisers here. The admin posted a thread about it and it explained what was happening.

    IMHO, it is be friends...
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    Glad to help! Did you get a MT310-"A"? The reason...

    Glad to help! Did you get a MT310-"A"? The reason I ask is it will have a acetylene mixer, which can do LP too (mapp as well) but a MT310-N will do only LP. Weird I know but that is the way the...
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    LP (propane) will break down the inside of your...

    LP (propane) will break down the inside of your gas hose if you use a standard acetylene hose, it must take a while though. We used acet hose for years using LP and never had a problem. I believe it...
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    It can be done with a three hose torch and one...

    It can be done with a three hose torch and one OXY SAFE solenoid. Run the solenoid for the cut oxy to open via mach (M03-on/M04-off?) You can use acetylene for faster PH, but you sacrifice quality...
  25. Thread: Problem

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    Contact DT before you use another type of motor....

    Contact DT before you use another type of motor. There are a range of serial numbers that were made incorrectly for this application. I believe they have a ferrite core that needs to go over the SM...
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    whatever amps you need now (on 480), you will...

    whatever amps you need now (on 480), you will need to double it at 230/208 3ph.

    if:
    480=100amps
    then:
    230=200amps

    and so on
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    This stuff is very bright and hard to cover: ...

    This stuff is very bright and hard to cover:

    Blue Sewer Water Tracing Dye 16 oz bottle | eBay

    plain ol bill was asking about it a couple of months ago and I thought I would give it a try. Works...
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    Try and get further back for the pierce, bad...

    Try and get further back for the pierce, bad pierces are worse on wear than being too far away, especially when working with hi $$ SS :eek:

    I did some 1/2" AR500 today (using 60amp stuff) at .24...
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    X2, Regarding the stepper/servo issue, I like...

    X2, Regarding the stepper/servo issue, I like servos, but I have never had steppers, so not objective enough.

    WSS
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    Draw a line in cad 60 inches long, cam it and set...

    Draw a line in cad 60 inches long, cam it and set the ipm at 60ipm. Mark two chalk lines (or run along a measuring tape) and run the code, one minute later see where it ends. It should be just shy of...
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