CNC Plasma Cutter User Guide - Revision history

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REFERENCE

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	* Dynatorch overview video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQZbHtkBUCE		* Dynatorch overview video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQZbHtkBUCE
	* Torch Height Control theory - https://www.hypertherm.com/en-US/learn/articles/torch-height-control-for-plasma-cutting/		* Torch Height Control theory - https://www.hypertherm.com/en-US/learn/articles/torch-height-control-for-plasma-cutting/
	* [[:~~File:dynatorch_manual~~.pdf~~\|Dynatorch Software Manual]]~~		* Dynatorch Software Manual - https://vector-space.org/wiki/images/1/14/Dynatorch_manual.pdf
	* [https://vector-space.org/wiki/images/0/0d/Cutmaster82_OperatingManual.pdf ~~Cutmaster 82 Operating Manual]~~		* Cutmaster 82 Operating Manual - https://vector-space.org/wiki/images/0/0d/Cutmaster82_OperatingManual.pdf
	* Troubleshooting Guide: https://www.thefabricator.com/thewelder/article/cuttingweldprep/troubleshooting-cnc-plasma-cutting-part-ii		* Troubleshooting Guide: https://www.thefabricator.com/thewelder/article/cuttingweldprep/troubleshooting-cnc-plasma-cutting-part-ii

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SAFETY

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GENERAL

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	= GENERAL =		= GENERAL =
			[[File:Dynatorch.jpg\|thumb\|Dynatorch CNC Plasma]]
	The CNC Plasma cutter is used to cut 2D computer generated drawings from sheet and plate metals.		The CNC Plasma cutter is used to cut 2D computer generated drawings from sheet and plate metals.

	We have ~~two CNC plasma cutters:~~ a Dynatorch 5x10' ~~and~~ a ~~Crossfire 2x2'.~~		We have a Dynatorch XLS 5x10' CNC table powered by a Cutmaster 80 amp plasma cutter.

	~~[[File:CNC Plasma Cutter~~.~~png]]~~

	= SAFETY =		= SAFETY =

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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 ** Adjust the power and speed
-== Langmuir Crossfire Troubleshooting ==
+== Dynatorch Troubleshooting  ==
+{| class="wikitable"
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+!Problem
-!width="25%"| POTENTIAL CAUSES
+!Solution
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-| Plasma Cutter is not automatically firing or is mis-firing intermittently.
+|Torch move to Arc Start Height will exceed the range limit of motion of the Torch...
-| Worn out electrode.
+|When the torch moves down to sense your workpiece, it's running into resistance before actually reaching the workpeice and concluding that it must have hit the piece. The next step is for the torch to move upwards, but it's already so high up that it doesn't have enough room for the move.
-| Inspect electrode and replace as necessary.
+The first thing you should do is clean the z-axis ways of debris that could cause this excess resistance.
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 == '''GENERAL PLASMA CUTTING TROUBLESHOOTING''' ==

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REFERENCE

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	* [[:File:dynatorch_manual.pdf\|Dynatorch Software Manual]]		* [[:File:dynatorch_manual.pdf\|Dynatorch Software Manual]]
	* [https://vector-space.org/wiki/images/0/0d/Cutmaster82_OperatingManual.pdf Cutmaster 82 Operating Manual]		* [https://vector-space.org/wiki/images/0/0d/Cutmaster82_OperatingManual.pdf Cutmaster 82 Operating Manual]
			* Troubleshooting Guide: https://www.thefabricator.com/thewelder/article/cuttingweldprep/troubleshooting-cnc-plasma-cutting-part-ii

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REFERENCE

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	* Torch Height Control theory - https://www.hypertherm.com/en-US/learn/articles/torch-height-control-for-plasma-cutting/		* Torch Height Control theory - https://www.hypertherm.com/en-US/learn/articles/torch-height-control-for-plasma-cutting/
	* [[:File:dynatorch_manual.pdf\|Dynatorch Software Manual]]		* [[:File:dynatorch_manual.pdf\|Dynatorch Software Manual]]
	* [~~[:File~~:Cutmaster82_OperatingManual.pdf\|Cutmaster 82 Operating Manual]]		* [https://vector-space.org/wiki/images/0/0d/Cutmaster82_OperatingManual.pdf Cutmaster 82 Operating Manual]


	= PROCEDURE =		= PROCEDURE =

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2. CAM

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	=== SheetCAM ===		=== SheetCAM ===

	The step-by-step instructions below assume that you have already created your drawing and are ready to import it into SheetCAM to prepare the code for cutting with the plasma cutter.		The step-by-step instructions below assume that you have already created your drawing in Inkscape or FreeCAD and are ready to import it into SheetCAM to prepare the code for cutting with the plasma cutter.

	==== Set post-processor ====		==== Set post-processor ====

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1. CAD

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	== 1. CAD ==		== 1. CAD ==

	There are a lot of options for creating 2D CAD drawings. Inkscape is recommended for artistic, freeform designs, while FreeCAD is recommended for technical drawings with precise dimensions.		There are a lot of options for creating 2D CAD drawings. Inkscape is recommended for artistic, freeform designs, while FreeCAD is recommended for technical drawings with precise dimensions. Both applications are available on all machines in the computer lab. Designs are typically saved in .dxf or .svg file format.

	== 2. CAM ==		== 2. CAM ==

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REFERENCE

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	* Razorweld 45 manual - [http://www.razorweld.com/userfiles/file/RazorCUT45_Manual%20web.pdf www.razorweld.com/userfiles/file/RazorCUT45_Manual%20web.pdf]		* Razorweld 45 manual - [http://www.razorweld.com/userfiles/file/RazorCUT45_Manual%20web.pdf www.razorweld.com/userfiles/file/RazorCUT45_Manual%20web.pdf]
	* SheetCAM tutorials - https://arclightcnc.com/sheetcam-tutorials/		* SheetCAM tutorials - https://arclightcnc.com/sheetcam-tutorials/
	* Cutting Charts - https://www.plasma-automation.com/partsdatabase/CuttingCharts/hpr260.pdf		* Generic Cutting Charts - https://www.plasma-automation.com/partsdatabase/CuttingCharts/hpr260.pdf
	* Dynatorch overview video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQZbHtkBUCE		* Dynatorch overview video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQZbHtkBUCE
	* Torch Height Control theory - https://www.hypertherm.com/en-US/learn/articles/torch-height-control-for-plasma-cutting/		* Torch Height Control theory - https://www.hypertherm.com/en-US/learn/articles/torch-height-control-for-plasma-cutting/

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Tutorial

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	= ~~Tutorial~~ =		= TUTORIAL =
	The tutorials below serve as reinforcement of content learned during an instructor-led workshop.		The tutorials below serve as reinforcement of content learned during an instructor-led workshop.