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From Pumping Station One
→Running A Job
# Wipe down computer
# Wipe down computer
# '''Leave the area cleaner than you found it'''
# '''Leave the area cleaner than you found it'''
=== 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 ===
=== 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).
=== Starting a job from a particular line of code (needs update)===
=== Starting a job from a particular line of code (needs update)===
