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| ==Consumables== | | ==Consumables== |
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| == Tool Chains == | | == Tool Chains == |
| work in progress<br/> | | work in progress<br/> |
| Remote/cloud access. Pathpilot hub https://hub.pathpilot.com/about | | Remote/cloud access. Pathpilot hub https://hub.pathpilot.com/about |
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| + | == Use == |
| + | [[Tormach CNC Plasma Cutter Debugging]] |
| + | === Step by Step === |
| + | A work in progress, edit as needed <br/> |
| + | ==== Machine setup ==== |
| + | Make sure the table is clear of any possible obstructions. Make sure the gantry crane is clear of the machine, especially the chains.<br/> |
| + | Check the slat area you will be using for any lumps of slag that would make your material not sit flat.<br/> |
| + | Add water if needed to bring the level to about ¼ inch below the top of the slats. There is a 5-gallon bucket by the computer for you to use.<br/> |
| + | On the control box, release the emergency stop button, turn on the master switch, and press the start button. The button should turn blue and Pathpilot should start up.<br/> |
| + | Click the Pathpilot reset button.<br/> |
| + | Jog the torch to an accessible location (keyboard arrows & pg up & pg dn), and remove, inspect, and reinstall the consumables as needed. Note: if you jog the machine all the way to the limit switches, you will have to restart the machine.<br/> |
| + | Click the Ref Z button first, then the Ref Y & Z buttons. The torch will move to the back left corner of the table.<br/> |
| + | Put your material on the table. Weight down as necessary. Attach the ground clamp.<br/> |
| + | Jog the torch to where you want your job X & Y zero coordinates to be. <br/> |
| + | Lower the Z axis close to your material ½ inch or so? Verify this step? <br/> |
| + | Click the X,Y & Z Zero buttons.<br/> |
| + | Select your material using the auto F&S selector drop downs. Note the amps required setting in the pop up window.<br/> |
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| + | ==== Hypertherm Plasma setup ==== |
| + | Turn on Hypertherm machine at the back of the Tormach, you should see three green lights.<br/> |
| + | Check that Hypertherm Amps setting matches the amps required setting in the Pathpilot pop up window, adjust as necessary.<br/> |
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| + | ==== Run your job ==== |
| + | If you haven’t already, load your Gcode, click the reset button if flashing.<br/> |
| + | Check the toolpath window to see if everything looks correct.<br/> |
| + | You may want to do a “dry run” as a double check. (button is opposite reset)<br/> |
| + | Close the curtains.<br/> |
| + | Run Job. Click cycle start.<br/> |
| + | *Be prepared to click stop or hit Estop if something seems wrong*<br/> |
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| + | ==== Shut Down ==== |
| + | Set the Hypertherm plasma to 45 amps if needed and turn off the machine.<br/> |
| + | Push the E stop.<br/> |
| + | Turn off the main switch on the control box.<br/> |
| + | Clean up around the area and put any scrap metal in the garbage can that is marked for metal scrap only.<br/> |
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| == Maintenance == | | == Maintenance == |