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Plasma CNC machine

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by RegPye, Jan 17, 2020.

Plasma CNC machine

Plasma CNC machine

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by RegPye, Jan 17, 2020.

The plasma CNC that I have built has a water table that measures 1350mm x 650mm. The water is flooded onto the cut area while cutting and recycled around with a pump. This is to reduce smoke, cool the metal being cut to reduce distortion and also to keep sparks to a minimum. Most of the machine has been made from aluminium , the frame and table from steel, the water table, stainless steel.

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  1. RegPye

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    RegPye published a new build:

    Read more about this build...
     
    #1 RegPye, Jan 17, 2020
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    This is quite interesting, I just came across it by searching plasma. I was wondering, why the overhead beam is along the long axis? Is it a workshop real estate constraint, or some other reason?
     
    #2 Wikicheedia, May 18, 2020
  3. RegPye

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    That beam you refer to is actually a length of aluminium angle. It's purpose is to support the drag chain that holds the wiring for the stepper motor and also the limit switch and probe switch cables.
    The drag chain is the black object that is shown along the length of the angle.
    I have since used this machine to make a new one that is all steel and uses my own design of bearing carriages. When it is completed I will post details of it on this site.
     
    #3 RegPye, May 18, 2020

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