2+2+3 More Plasma builds, double the joy ! 3X2M and 2.5X1.5M cnc plasma build.

Just a short update, all 3 machines from the latest batch are finished, configured, tested and fire tested.
The only things still missing are the side panels and cable chains, still printing those
For a longer update, head over here:
forum.linuxcnc.org/show-your-stuff/32784...t-15?start=30#253992

I will read the posts you have mentioned. Rods' one is a big one, 70+ page.

Sorry about that!
I was actually surprised how easy the 1600mm  linear rails were to align. We had them joined up with a fake gantry when we welded up the table to check for fit and it all came together easy...

Tommy is the screen supposed to momentarily turn off when the machine strikes an arc ?

Some of them do blank, some do not, this one does that because of the cable, it is the best i could fund here but still not good.
The plasma source is a high voltage/ high frequency pilot arc one, so makes huge amounts of interference.
I have a video where this plasma blanks a monitor on the other shop at every start using that same type of cable. That is 7 meters far and through metal clading!

tommylight wrote:

Just a short update, all 3 machines from the latest batch are finished, configured, tested and fire tested.
The only things still missing are the side panels and cable chains, still printing those
For a longer update, head over here:
forum.linuxcnc.org/show-your-stuff/32784...t-15?start=30#253992
 

Still printing cable chains??   Is there a model that you use that you share a link to or is it something of yours that is home grown?