Power Plasma 50 & Torchmate 2 x2
Just ordered a torchmate 2x2, to go with my power plasma 50, question is: will they be compatible as the CNC machine doesn't like a highfreq start up. Only time will tell and that won't be for a while, cause the Torchmate won't be delivered for 60 to 90 days due to production back logs.(they are selling like hotcakes).
I don't see any reason why they won't work together and I will bugging the guys at Everlast and Torchmate for help on setting it up when it comes.
If there is anybody out there using a Powerplasma 50 in a CNC environment that could be a good source of info as to what issues I might expect.
Looking forward to hearing from some of our more experienced people.
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My hardware and plasma holder
I would like to see Everlast offer a straight torch in the future as an upgrade. In the meantime I have machined the torch holder shown in the attached pics. As you can see my machine was primarily set up for use with the Porter Cable router. The holder I made just slides in the same hole the router normally sits in. I have also included some photos of the various stages of my build.
Geezer, for the most part the Torchmate deal seems to be a convenient way to get into plasma cutting because they offer all the software tailored for the task. For me it is a little different. I am using Mach3 and CamBam software to drive my table. Mach3 can be configured for router, laser, waterjet, plasma etc, but it requires a very good understanding of the particular process you are running. For example when I am cutting wood or metal my plunge cuts could usually start anywhere. With plasma you have to offset your plunge cut (pierce) and then transition to your cut to get a smooth finished edge. From my understanding these offsets (I think they are called Lead Ins/Outs) are handled by the cam program. Maybe the cam program I am using is not really suitable for plasma as I have not seen any settings for Lead In or Out. Someone on another forum recommended SheetCam so I might give that a whirl.
So I am glad I will not have invest in torch height control. I am still curious to know how your table knows whether ignition has taken place. You obviously have the trigger switch routed to your controller. Is that the only control that your table uses? Is there a current donut or something you place on your cables?
Thanks for the help.
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