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== Use ==
== Use ==
[[Tormach CNC Plasma Cutter Debugging]]
[[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/>
== Maintenance ==
== Maintenance ==
