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| |where = Hot metals | | |where = Hot metals |
| |doesitwork = yes | | |doesitwork = yes |
− | |contact = CNC Area Host | + | |contact = hotmetals at pumpingstationone.org |
| |value = $6000 | | |value = $6000 |
− | |image = IMG_4045.JPG | + | |image = Cncplasma.jpg |
| }} | | }} |
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| == Status == | | == Status == |
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− | Working. Stay tuned for an announcement about authorizations. | + | Working. |
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| == Authorization == | | == Authorization == |
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| # '''Leave the area cleaner than you found it''' | | # '''Leave the area cleaner than you found it''' |
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− | === Running A Job === | + | === Creating a Job === |
| + | |
| + | # Start SheetCam |
| + | # Import a Drawing from the File menu. Remember that the origin is at the bottom left on Sheetcam, and the origin on the machine is back left. |
| + | # Click on Operation => Plasma Cut |
| + | # Unfortunately most settings can be changed by other users between jobs. Some that seem to work: |
| + | ** 130 ipm feed rate |
| + | ** Tool: T11: Plasma 12 Gauge (or whatever gauge you're cutting) |
| + | ** Note that Inside/Outside offset determines if you're trying to cut an inside edge or outside edge. |
| + | ** You may need to select a layer. |
| + | # Click OK and the path should be generated and display. |
| + | # To create a TAP file go to the P icon at top left. That's post-processing. |
| + | # It should save as type G-code/.tap. |
| + | |
| + | This is now a runnable job. |
| + | |
| + | === Running a Job === |
| + | Look elsewhere for turning on the machine, filling the table, turning on the plasma cutter. |
| + | |
| + | # Start Mach3 CNC |
| + | # You should be able to move the gantry using the arrow keys to get into position. You MUST start your job over metal - it does an auto z-axis zero/home. |
| + | # If "Reset" is flashing, click it to reset the connection. |
| + | # Test the job without the plasma on if you want. |
| + | # Turn on plasma cutter and close curtain. |
| + | # Click Cycle Start (green). |
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| === Starting a job from a particular line of code (needs update)=== | | === Starting a job from a particular line of code (needs update)=== |
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| * Extend air line to under table to create a manifold for table mounted air consumers | | * Extend air line to under table to create a manifold for table mounted air consumers |
− | * Run large conduit for 220 outlet for the plasma cutter | + | * <s>Run large conduit for 220 outlet for the plasma cutter</s> |
| * Run small conduit for data/estop between the table and the PC | | * Run small conduit for data/estop between the table and the PC |
| * Run black pipe for connecting the table to the bladder (old compressor tank) | | * Run black pipe for connecting the table to the bladder (old compressor tank) |
| * Water line from north side of the shop, with input into the old compressor tank | | * Water line from north side of the shop, with input into the old compressor tank |
− | * Air lines to the compressor tank (one vent on from the compressor) | + | * <s>Air lines to the compressor tank (one vent on from the compressor)</s> |
− | * Run ethernet line to PC so its not on wifi any more | + | * <s>Run ethernet line to PC so its not on wifi any more</s> - ''WiFi for network access is fine'' |
| * Z axis limit switches | | * Z axis limit switches |
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| === Fine Cut === | | === Fine Cut === |
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− | '''THERE IS CURRENTLY NO POST PROCESSOR FOR RUNNING WITH THESE CONSUMABLES INSTALLED'''
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| '''NOTE''': These parts are for a t30 unshielded torch, they are compatiable with the T45m when it is run at a setting lower than 30A and cutting materials thinner than 3/16". Ohmic sensing will not work with these parts installed. | | '''NOTE''': These parts are for a t30 unshielded torch, they are compatiable with the T45m when it is run at a setting lower than 30A and cutting materials thinner than 3/16". Ohmic sensing will not work with these parts installed. |
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| ** Wantai DQ542MA | | ** Wantai DQ542MA |
| ** Manual: [[File:DQ542MA_English_Manual.pdf]] | | ** Manual: [[File:DQ542MA_English_Manual.pdf]] |
− | * SmoothStepper Ethernet | + | |
| + | * Ethernet SmoothStepper |
| + | **https://warp9td.com/index.php/products |
| + | **https://warp9td.com/index.php/documentation/doc-ess |
| + | **https://warp9td.com/index.php/gettingstarted/setting-up-the-smoothstepper-and-mach#THC |
| + | |
| * C25 Break out board | | * C25 Break out board |
| ** https://cnc4pc.com/motion-control/breakout-boards/c25-smooth-stepper-terminal-board.html | | ** https://cnc4pc.com/motion-control/breakout-boards/c25-smooth-stepper-terminal-board.html |
| ** Manual: [[File:C25R3_1_USER_MANUAL.pdf]] | | ** Manual: [[File:C25R3_1_USER_MANUAL.pdf]] |
| + | |
| + | *Torch height control |
| + | **Proma Compact THC |
| + | **http://proma-elektronika.com/download/PDF/thcsd_en.pdf |
| + | **http://proma-elektronika.com/index.php/en/products/thc-torch-height-control/compact-thc-sd |
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| ==maintenance == | | ==maintenance == |
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| |Ron Olson | | |Ron Olson |
| |10/21/18 | | |10/21/18 |
− | |-} | + | |- |
| + | |Sam Paris |
| + | |Ron Olson |
| + | |10/21/18 |
| + | |- |
| + | |Farsheed Hamidi-Toosi |
| + | |Ron Olson |
| + | |10/21/18 |
| + | |- |
| + | |Oliver Sanchez |
| + | |Ron Olson |
| + | |01/29/19 |
| + | |- |
| + | |Greg Bell |
| + | |Ron Olson |
| + | |03/23/19 |
| + | |- |
| |} | | |} |
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