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    Re: Powermax 85 Fine Cut Issue

    Makes sense considering just swapping to a regular consumable works fine, I.E higher voltage. I will give that a shoot when I get the next sheet of that thickness ran though. Jim Colt to the rescue!...
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    Re: Powermax 85 Fine Cut Issue

    Just tried your settings exactly and I still got flying rooster sparks on the straight aways.

    https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/737/31566656666_3d158eff45_z.jpg
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    Re: Powermax 85 Fine Cut Issue

    Ill give that a shoot, to me it seems like a speed issue. I had the volts set the same as you, just running a little faster.
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    Re: Need help with rough cut

    my bet is that's the gear vibrations. My old table did the same thing, no matter what I did there was a bit of roughness.
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    Re: Need help with rough cut

    What kind of drive system, V bearings and direct rack and pinion?
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    Powermax 85 Fine Cut Issue

    Having a strange issue where the Powermax 85 using fine cut is having a hard time keeping the arc though the plate.
    I am cutting 11G Steel, I have tried it set to 10G using book settings, I have...
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    Re: BobCAD Dupped me and no refund

    I think you're missing my point. I was more talking about how we do not like their sales tactics, and them being so pushy. Its great that the software will allow for CAD drawings also, just a feature...
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    Re: BobCAD Dupped me and no refund

    Well then we would rather have a dedicated nesting system such as the Hypertherm offerings.


    Guess that makes sense sell the end of life version then in a few months try to upsell to the newer...
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    Re: BobCAD Dupped me and no refund

    Glad you got this sorted, I have been in contact with Kenny over at Bobcad. They are extremely pushy when it comes to sales, even going as far as trying to sell the entire package for $1000 saying...
  10. Torch Fire Signal not sent, machine moves anyway.

    I have a recurring problem, where the torch signal is not sent anymore on screen indicator stops working and the machine keeps running. Closing and reopening Mach usually fixes it, but we are always...
  11. Re: DirtBound Offroads New 5x10 Plasma Table Build

    Parts are starting to flow in!
    Our Powermax 85 showed up yesterday, and we are going to be setting it up on our current table since our 45 needs to be sent out for service. I also got the gear rack...
  12. DirtBound Offroads New 5x10 Plasma Table Build

    This will be my second plasma table build, our first table is a 4x6 with a powermax 45, G540 controller with LCTHC. You can see my first build here:...
  13. Yes that is correct. The post flow stops...

    Yes that is correct. The post flow stops instantly then the next cut will pierce then lose the arc but the air stays on until I stop the cnc thus turning off the air solenoid.

    I took the cover...
  14. Powermax 45, arc stops after pierce intermittently

    I have had my Powermax 45 for about 2 years now and it is the workhorse of the shop.

    Recently we have had an issue where it will randomly stop the air flow and arc at the end of the cut, the next...
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    I use my PM45 regularly with 1/2" and 3/8", I cut...

    I use my PM45 regularly with 1/2" and 3/8", I cut some 3/8" and showed the same part to someone that was cut with a laser and they could not tell the difference...
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    It was the kernel, once set to 35 I have full...

    It was the kernel, once set to 35 I have full speed again, not sure how it got reset but its working now...
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    Mach3 running only 75% of feedrate

    I have been running mach3 on my table for a few months and just recently noticed a new issue, after moving the table.

    The jog speed and feed rate only runs the machine at 75% of what it is set...
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    It is just a shaft collar from the hardware...

    It is just a shaft collar from the hardware store, I want to replace it with this one from mcmaster as it requires no tools to open.
    McMaster-Carr
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    I built the press for about $450 including the...

    I built the press for about $450 including the brake die.
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    Yea I could do that, you should see how smooth...

    Yea I could do that, you should see how smooth the machine runs with the Gecko G540. I thought it was the machine that caused the wobble, but I was wrong it was the TB6560.
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    Does that HF refrigerator unit work good? I have...

    Does that HF refrigerator unit work good? I have thought about getting one so I can have all my lines dried.
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    The press, it is massive. 55" wide mouth, with a...

    The press, it is massive. 55" wide mouth, with a 37.5" wide die. I am adding some bracing to the frame this week. ...
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    I have a PM 45 also, I went with this IR...

    I have a PM 45 also, I went with this IR compressor. Amazon.com: Ingersoll Rand SS3L3 3-Horsepower 230-Volt 60-Gallon Vertical Compressor: Home Improvement

    It is great, you will want to get a...
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    I got the G540, good thing GeckoDrive is local to...

    I got the G540, good thing GeckoDrive is local to me so I took a drive and picked it up in person. They are great people.

    Hooked it up and it is super smooth, the steppers are near silent and the...
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    How did you fry the G540? They are local to me so...

    How did you fry the G540? They are local to me so I am going to see if they will let me drive over and pick one up monday, I was going to work on a bunch of prototypes this weekend so this was...
  26. I had this happen with my x axis today, it still...

    I had this happen with my x axis today, it still moves but not normal kinda sputters at a very slow speed. Motor is good and all the other axis's work.

    It was working last night, but mach3 did...
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    Looks like I may have burnt my x axis out... Last...

    Looks like I may have burnt my x axis out... Last night we had a few errors in mach3 "driver watchdog" and today I upgraded Mach 3 to the latest version and it works on all axises but x, x moves like...
  28. Upgraded to latest version, y axis strange behavior

    I upgraded to the latest version today and now my y axis is not running normal it kind of sputters and does not move at the normal speed. All settings are the same as the old version and X A Z axis...
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    Thats a bummer! I had them ship them using my...

    Thats a bummer!

    I had them ship them using my UPS account so I knew the instant they shipped them. Did you order it as an individual or as a business? I ordered mine under a business name maybe...
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    Finally cut some 1/2" steel with it and WOW! I...

    Finally cut some 1/2" steel with it and WOW! I followed JimColts instructions found online and it did a great job.

    14IPM for the hole, 1" round with .040 bevel

    The outside is 20IPM and about...
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