If I have a router cnc what do I need to convert it over to a plasma cnc, besids the plasma cutter?:stickpoke
If I have a router cnc what do I need to convert it over to a plasma cnc, besids the plasma cutter?:stickpoke
well you will need a way for the computer to turn on and off the arc, and a way to hold the torch to the z axis... long enough stinger cable on the plasma to be able to move around and not get tangled up... and depending on how your table is constructed possabley a different bed, or something that you can drop in over your existing bed, ie some wavy steel bars on edge...
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I'm no expert but from CNCzone, I got the impression that plasma heads move across the cutting area quite fast. I think I recall that gearing therefore tends to be different.
Some input from the plasma guys I guess would clear that thought up.
Andy
Drat, imperfection has finally stopped working!!
i would tend to agree that you would want your feed speeds to be faster... whats your max IPM now?
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To the best of my understanding, you will need one of these.
I don't think MDF or balsa, nor any other wood will care much for your plasma sparks. Just my two cents.
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this should be in every shop.... that reminds me, i gotta get one of thoes....
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