Plasma Table Build - Plasma Bot 4.0

[SeanMurphy265]

is it bowed down or up

It's bowed up.

[SeanMurphy265]

Who sells that kit? It looks a little lightweight, but probably fine for a plasma.

I came real close to buying one of those, and might have been better off since I would be up and running. I was a little scared, but for the money it probably would have been worth the try. He has one setup that comes with everything including a plasma cutter.

[SeanMurphy265]

I just ordered my Z-Axis from No Sleep Studio $249.00 + shipping. If everything goes well I hope to get most of my gantry built over the weekend.

[Rodsmachineshop]

i like it since there using a china plasma cutter with the table wont name brand of plasma but close to a everlast lol and i like the computer lan cables they use since lan cables are really shielded good

[Rodsmachineshop]

are you going to make a separate gantry frame so you can tweak and level it .

[SeanMurphy265]

are you going to make a separate gantry frame so you can tweak and level it .

Yes, the corners are level, on top rail has a bow that I think will work out with some weight on the table. I'm thinking about welding some pieces of tubing on the corners so I can bolt my 4 corner post for my gantry. The bolt my two rails to the corner post. I think this would be OK, because it would allow me to shim my corners with washers or think sheet metal if my gantry is not level. It would also give me some play to make sure my gantry rails are squared.

[Rodsmachineshop]

if the bow is up just find the highest point and lay a mig weld bead on lower side will pull the tube downward . we use to straighten bowed box tubing at a place i worked at also by heating the side that was bowed up and cooling it fast with a water hose would shrink the metal on the bowed side and pull it straight

[SeanMurphy265]

I did not get as much done as i would like. I cut my plates for the gantry and drilled holes.


Started assembling my carriages also.

[Rodsmachineshop]

looking good takes time putting a cnc table together , hoping to get my cnc table kit next month , I am sorta thinking hate to say this but getting the LONGEVITY plasma with the kit since that is what the cnc table company is using and have seen torchmate tables using the LONGEVITY with know problems . everlast needs to get some information on there plasma's for use with cnc table for wiring and hooking up . I am just getting kit since can start on the base table now then will have everything ready to set up . since using this for my shop don't have time to wait for sit and wait for tech help .

[SeanMurphy265]

You might want to check this one out!

[SeanMurphy265]

I decided to add more bracing to the table. I was going to let the slats rest on the two outer tubes and let them support most of the weight. I think this will help disperse weight more evenly.

[undercut]

You might want to check this one out!

Yikes! Well, at least the eBay seller is trying to open and honest about the product. Not sure if he'll get anything but looky-loos to his auction, though! Watching this build with great anticipation (as I am sure you are as well). Good luck with your progress.

[Rodsmachineshop]

could be the guy just dont know how to use a cnc table and blaming it on the table and company lol

[geezer]

could be the guy just dont know how to use a cnc table and blaming it on the table and company lol

You are probably right on that,,had a closer look at the machine pic's,,, can see some area's that could be improved for stability and adjustment of the rails..problem is most people expect a trouble free product when they buy it,,,that's not the way the world works,,,everything in life is a compromise of some kind,,could be a good deal for some fellow with mechanical skills...

[SeanMurphy265]

I started working on my corner mounts for the gantry.

[SeanMurphy265]

I do like this guy at Eagle Plasma I've talked to him on the phone about his THC. I will save a some money doing it on my own, but for $3100.00 that's not bad for a turn key system. For what I have saved in money, I lost in time.

[geezer]

hi Sean,,,this project of yours is turning into a big project,,,course you probably figured that out by now,,,bottom line, there are no free lunches in life,,gotta scratch and dig for everything you get...nice welds on your pic's,,lots of practice on this project,,,LOL...look forward to more posts & pic's on the project..

[Rodsmachineshop]

like the 52 x 104 inch cutting area setup good price .

[SeanMurphy265]

like the 52 x 104 inch cutting area setup good price .

That one is the best deal for what you get.

[ncsugrad2006]

That one is the best deal for what you get.

Looks like a pretty good price--I've always wanted one but havent had a reason for one yet, lol. Maybe one day.