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  1. dr_chops

    dr_chops New
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    hi all

    I'm looking at starting a plasma cutter build, I want to automate a hand held cutter for better accuracy and more complex profiles. I can deal with the mechanical side of the build pretty well but my questions are how are the profiles programmed into the machine for cutting and does the programming determine the start and stop of the torch? how much coding do I need to do or is that more the nesting side?

    I usually out source my profile cutting and haven't really looked into the technical aspect of cutting

    cheers
    Lucas
     
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    Awesome thanks. I think I’ll get the openbuild 1515 as a base and run from there

    cheers
    Lucas
     
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    hi all ive pulled the trigger on the 1515 and a big boy plasma cutter but I'm struggling to find any info on how to integrate the torch into the machine can anyone link my some videos

    cheers
    Lucas
     
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    See docs:blackbox:connect-plasma [OpenBuilds Documentation]

    See

     
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    thanks I swear I looked there must of had a man look

    cheers
    Lucas
     
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    why can't I find the touch off sensor in the open builds store?

    sorry
    Lucas
     
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    See: XYZ Touch Probe Plus
     
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    i see thanks peter. i saw what must be the old version on the diagram you sent me which is what confused me the most

    cheers
    lucas
     
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    Oh you mean the Limit Switch on the Plasma wiring page? Sorry: see Xtension Limit Switch Kit

    Though you meant our Touch Probe from the way it was worded :)
     

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