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My limit switchs came with my blade runner package, if not they are just micro switchs. As far as your other questions about moter tuning etc, Tom at candcnc will have all the info you need.
I used...

For the torch you will need a machine torch that you can only get from the manufactur of your plasma machine, I do not know of a universal torch, so if they dont offer it get used to the ugly handle...

Good job, I would not wory about the finish, if that is your biggest problem. I like your gearbox idea a new approach, one hell of a fine loking table, Keep up the good work
Mike

Good luck on geting your rails. I went through the same BS about 2 weeks ago. In fairness I think my supplier dropped the ball somewhat and did not place the order on time, when I called pbc they had...

Got my PBC linear rail today. Not to bad for turn around time i orderd it on april 11 this is may 18 i was told it would take 3 weeks. I know I am not alone with this problem, they must use pony...

Jim if you could get that info to us it would be great. I think if you are looking at a used machine or trying to sell a used machine it would be a big help.
Also come in handy for periodic...

Hey Jim not trying to highjack this thread, I do have a sugestion for a improvement for the powermaxs, all plasmas you all buld as far as that goes.
Add a hour meter that tells how much the machine...

mactech just what type of plasma table are you running? Most of the home built tables have gantrys that wiegh under 200 lbs that does not seem to be a problem for 4 vee bearings to handle.
The most...

Joe just a thought, if you have the ability to custom grind shapes etc, take some 1/4 cr and grind and make your own vee rails, the theory behind the vee wheel is it self cleans as it rolls.
BTW...

The one problem i see, is the dust and grit issue, plasma leaves a major mess,
but you can build shields, wippers etc.

A few thoughts, plasma can and will run at speeds over 300 inch per minute, lead screw will develop sever whip at that speed, gear rack will not.
Moore gear is one of the best source for rack, mine...

Do a search for DESKENGRAVE its free does text with arcs etc. works for me and the price is right
Mike

Me to I have some rail from pbc orderd for over 3 weeks through local dist. Called today dist says pbc is 10 days or more out.
I dont see how a copany can have any bussines with this attitude. I...

What brand plasma, what brand control, did you get the plasma with table?
Give as much info as possible and someone will help you out.

The table has a home, got it moved against the wall, put skirts on and ran duct work for downdraft. put fan outside. I used a grain bin fan for draft low cost heavy duty, the one I used is 12 inch a...

JIM my machine torch on my 65 came set up with a shield retainer, I use floating Z setup for thc from CandCnc.
My question is should i be using unshielded retainers, this just came to mind for me...

Thanks BB that is what I was looking for, my gantry wieghs about 80 or 90 with 2 600 oz motors. Yea I think we have the same set up I went with the 5th axis hope to get the tube cutter set up in near...

Can anyone who is running the blade runner setup give me a idea where to set acceleation and velocity for a start point. I know all machines are different, but the go by how it sounds aint much help...

Just got my table finished, and started to test it out. Sheetcam has been a pain for me, if I draw a simple square or circle in delta cad and save it as a dxf file on desktop, when I try to open it...

Looks good I like the al for the gantry light and strong, I may have to reinforce mine, dont know till I get it cutting
Mike

As far oxy/fuel I have a machine torch on a track burner that I will use for now would liketo go with gas console in the future. The mag mount was al air cyl base that I bored out to fit my torch ,...

Finally, there may be light at the end of the tunnel, may be the wrong kind though. Got rest of gantry done z axis and floating torch holder made. Ran wires and e track took longer than one would...

sort of Drafterman, it is 2 pc of 3" al c chanel bolted together back to back strong and light wt.

Got motor mounts and gear reductions cut out over the weekend, they proved more time consuming than I would have thought. One instaled the others are ready to put togeter.

I know what you mean my new 65 was doing the same rhing so I set it inthe corner and turned the empty box upside down over it. That will teach them a leason, I know what you mean about getting of...

Thanks Jim
This just goes to show Hypertherm's enginers think like the people who use the tools.
Tell them to keep up the good work and we will keep buying your products.

Jim I just got my powermax 65 with machine torch last thursday , did I understand in the manual that by removing the rack section of the body you could shorten it up and make a mini torch out of it? ...

Yea I know what you mean, weall have those round to it projects setting around. My slat supports are held in with 9 bolts so I can remove them put pan in frame and put slats back. I plan to use down...

Making progress, got new hypertherm 65 with machine torch thursday, got box full of CandCnc Blade Runner goodies came ups friday, christmas in march in Kentucky.
Painted table I H red, put in slat...

I just got my bladerunner from Tom Friday there was 4 or 5 micro switchs in a bag with some other stuff, I think it was with the board that goes in the plasma. They were on the web site listed as...