I don't have a need for one either! I'm hoping it will pay itself back to me! There is not a CNC Plasma cutter within 30 miles where I live.Quote:
Originally Posted by ncsugrad2006
Printable View
I don't have a need for one either! I'm hoping it will pay itself back to me! There is not a CNC Plasma cutter within 30 miles where I live.Quote:
Originally Posted by ncsugrad2006
Maybe once I have a little more room I will start seriously considering it. It would be fun to do and have for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by SeanMurphy265
I strongly believe most Males are hard-wired to want more toys ... err ... I mean equipment. I consider myself extremely lucky that I never got hooked on stereo equipment and do not have an audiophile ear.Quote:
Originally Posted by ncsugrad2006
Same here. I have some friends who are and won't accept less. They've spent more on stereo equipment than I've spent on cars in the last few years.Quote:
Originally Posted by undercut
Seems like building one of these would be tough the first time but a lot easier the second. Or maybe that's just how I am
I hope I just spent my last bit of $$$ on my plasma table! I ordered my torch height control from Eagle Plasma on Ebay. The cost with shipping was $269.00. I felt this was the best way to go since I am using an Everlast Power Plasma 60C. I had a 40% off coupon left over from one of the contest so I ordered a PP60C that arrived last week. I just have to get some time to finish the gantry....
Here is the price list so far!
Plasmabot 4.0 kit with nut plates including shipping - $191.94
Probotix 4axis Monster CNC stepper motor kit including relay, 20' motor cables, factory wired, power supply, fan, and large enclosure with shipping $765.48
2x2 tubing $429.60
Concentric and Eccentric bushings from PBC linear -$45.65
Gear Rack, SS nuts and bolts, bronze bearing sleeves, double sided tape $191.09
I spent $30.00 on stainless fasteners some that I ordered wrong or did not need.
VBX sealed bearings $62.50
Z Axis $280.70
Torch Height Control $269.00
Total $2265.96
Everast PP60c with 40% off coupon $732.99
Total with plasma $2998.95
I don't expect any more significant cost a $100.00 max. About the only other expenses I have are limit switches (If I use them) and one small piece of gear rack. I'm happy with the amount I have spent, I just need to finish it!!!!! I will have a 5'x8' table that is heavy duty!
yes but look at all the fun building it your self . I am going a different way on my build. to save space just using 1 rail system and making the upper arm unlach so can fold against the wall it will bolt to the concrete floor for support . a rough drawing of how i want to do it Attachment 6816
It makes you wonder why some of these companies charge $7,000.00 for a 4'x4' table. Some of these CNC Plasma companies are ridiculous! The DIY market has lowered the prices in the last 6 months. I've looked at CNC tables over the last year and a half, but there is no way I could justify that kind of $$$ for one. I looked at the 2x2 torchmate growth series, but it was out of my price range and 2x2 was too small.
I guess one thing you'll need to be careful with is to ensure there absolutely isn't any play when the swing arm is locked and ready to cut.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodsmachineshop
Sean, 5' x 8' is massive! (to me at least)
Attachment 6817would most likely have cinch bolt clamps to lock it in place since they don't give or move when tightened . yes 5 x 8 is a big table takes up a lot of room
I wondered the same Sean but they are charging not what it is worth but for what it can bring in for the owner ($). Many industries do that with equipment and parts. It will continue to happen till enough people QUIT paying so much. then they may get reasonable, but I doubt it. Everlast needs to make one available for $3500 to $4K complete or as a kit and then watch Torchmate (Lincoln) scramble to lower prices.Quote:
Originally Posted by SeanMurphy265
Thurmond
There are some good lower cost cnc plasma's on ebay. Matzcnc on ebay has a nice looking table, the table looks similar to some other companies; which makes me wonder if they are being imported. Precision Plasma's Iplasma table has a nice price. Eagle Plasma (lighter duty table) could have a 2x2 for $2,000 if you have a computer and plasma cutter already, and do not mind wiring up a controller yourself. ProTools has lowered their gantry significantly which makes me wonder how long they will be in this business.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tritium
Worked a little on my table yesterday and this morning. The arbor on my chop saw got jacked up so I can't cut my rails. Not much fab work left, but the most important part!
Get one of these!
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-25152459.jpg
Smoker that I need to finish!
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-25152503.jpg
I will weld my corner tubes to this, just making sure it's square.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-25152455.jpg
These will go the front.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-25165407.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-25165414.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-26120630.jpg
I also re-checked the squareness again before tacking these on (corner to corner X)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-26120638.jpg
I took some time to check and see if the table was level. I laid my tube that will make up the Y axis across and checked it with a level.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-25165420.jpg
I wanted to clean up the look a little and also make sure the corner tubes would have plenty of support.
I cut 12 of these and cleaned them up for a good git.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-26120616.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-26121110.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-26133139.jpg
These are on the rear of the table and has the most overhang.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-26133203.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-26133215.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-26133228.jpg
View from the back.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-26134146.jpg
View from the front.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-26134224.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-26134234.jpg
I'm getting close to finishing up the fabrication part of the table. I have to weld the up the brackets that will hold the gantry. I have to cut the rails for the X axis, mount the gear racks for X & Y axis tubes, and weld on the brackets that allow me to bolt the Y axis to the X axis carriages. After all this is finished I can move on to the electronics / computer / software phase.
But I want a Big GREEN one! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by SeanMurphy265
Thurmond
hey see its getting rusty i use crankshaft grinding coolant to spray on metal will protect it from rusting and washes off with soap and water . i use a pump bug spayer to spray it , it mixes 20 to 1 so a gallon go along way http://www.cylinderheadsupply.com/cacrgrco1ga.html
My Torch Height Control arrived today from Eagle Plasma. It seems to be simple! We will see! It should work with any plasma cutter.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-31193036.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-31193140.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...5-31193122.jpg
These things are so cool.. keep it up with the pictures!
how much did they charge charge you . been looking at plasma tables think i will go the chain drive system when i do my table
That seems like the way to go. Works with everything and can work with pilot arc and high frequency or high voltage systems. All self contained and programmable.