Tools: Plasma CNC - Revision history

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	== Tool Description ==		== Tool Description ==
	The Plasma CNC is a 3-axis CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) plasma cutter. It is capable of cutting 4 foot by 4 foot sheets of steel, aluminum, or stainless steel; smaller pieces can also be used. Plasma cutter is based on a Lincoln Electric Pro-Cut 60 Plasma Cutting System. (Code: 9819-1). The Torch Height Controller is a Proma elektronika. CNC table is Lightning CNC. CNC hardware is TBD. CNC software is [http://linuxcnc.org/ LinuxCNC]] 2.8.2.		The Plasma CNC is a 3-axis CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) plasma cutter. It is capable of cutting 4 foot by 4 foot sheets of steel, aluminum, or stainless steel; smaller pieces can also be used. Plasma cutter is based on a Lincoln Electric Pro-Cut 60 Plasma Cutting System. (Code: 9819-1). The Torch Height Controller is a Proma elektronika. CNC table is Lightning CNC. CNC hardware is TBD. CNC software is [http://linuxcnc.org/ LinuxCNC] 2.8.2.

	== Classes ==		== Classes ==
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	=== VCarve ===		=== VCarve ===
	Select "THS Plasma(inch)(*.ngc)" when generating a toolpath.		Select "THS Plasma(inch)(*.ngc)" when generating a toolpath. Which should be loaded on the space's computers. If you have your own copy, see [https://github.com/TampaHackerspace/THS_Plasma_Post_Processors/blob/master/THS%20Plasma(inch)(!.ngc).pp github].

	=== Fusion 360 ===		=== Fusion 360 ===
	~~TBD~~		A post processor can be found in [https://github.com/TampaHackerspace/THS_Plasma_Post_Processors/blob/master/Plasmac-rjf.cps github].

	== Pre-Use checklist ==		== Pre-Use checklist ==

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	== Tool Description ==		== Tool Description ==
	The Plasma CNC is a 3-axis CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) plasma cutter. It is capable of cutting 4 foot by 4 foot sheets of steel, aluminum, or stainless steel; smaller pieces can also be used. Plasma cutter is based on a Lincoln Electric Pro-Cut 60 Plasma Cutting System. (Code: 9819-1). The Torch Height Controller is ~~TBD~~. CNC table is ~~TBD~~. CNC hardware is TBD. CNC software is ~~Linux CNC, version TBD~~.		The Plasma CNC is a 3-axis CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) plasma cutter. It is capable of cutting 4 foot by 4 foot sheets of steel, aluminum, or stainless steel; smaller pieces can also be used. Plasma cutter is based on a Lincoln Electric Pro-Cut 60 Plasma Cutting System. (Code: 9819-1). The Torch Height Controller is a Proma elektronika. CNC table is Lightning CNC. CNC hardware is TBD. CNC software is [http://linuxcnc.org/ LinuxCNC]] 2.8.2.

	== Classes ==		== Classes ==

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	*** There are separate classes for [[Software: VCarve\|VCarve]] and [[Software: Fusion 360\|Fusion360]].		*** There are separate classes for [[Software: VCarve\|VCarve]] and [[Software: Fusion 360\|Fusion360]].
	** This meetup is open to paid members only.		** This meetup is open to paid members only.

			== Generating Toolpaths ==

			=== VCarve ===
			Select "THS Plasma(inch)(*.ngc)" when generating a toolpath.

			=== Fusion 360 ===
			TBD

	== Pre-Use checklist ==		== Pre-Use checklist ==

Donw at 22:27, 20 November 2022

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	== Tool Description ==		== Tool Description ==
	The Plasma CNC is a 3-axis CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) plasma cutter. It is capable of cutting 4 foot by 4 foot sheets of steel, aluminum, or stainless steel; smaller pieces can also be used.		The Plasma CNC is a 3-axis CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) plasma cutter. It is capable of cutting 4 foot by 4 foot sheets of steel, aluminum, or stainless steel; smaller pieces can also be used. Plasma cutter is based on a Lincoln Electric Pro-Cut 60 Plasma Cutting System. (Code: 9819-1). The Torch Height Controller is TBD. CNC table is TBD. CNC hardware is TBD. CNC software is Linux CNC, version TBD.

	~~== Checklist ==~~
	TBD...

	== Classes ==		== Classes ==
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	* '''Prerequisites'''		* '''Prerequisites'''
	** Students must have the ability to generate toolpaths using one of the supported CAM tools (VCarve or Fusion 360). Generating toolpaths is outside the scope of this class.		** Students must have the ability to generate toolpaths using one of the supported CAM tools (VCarve or Fusion 360). Generating toolpaths is outside the scope of this class.
	*** There are separate classes for VCarve and Fusion360.		*** There are separate classes for [[Software: VCarve\|VCarve]] and [[Software: Fusion 360\|Fusion360]].
	** This meetup is open to paid members only.		** This meetup is open to paid members only.

	== Pre-Use checklist ==		== Pre-Use checklist ==
	~~(From~~ PlasmaOpsGuide.pdf ~~above)~~		[[Media:PlasmaOpsGuide.pdf]]

	* Startup and Zeroing		* Startup and Zeroing
	** Turn on wall controller box and PC		** Turn on wall controller box and PC
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	== Post-Use Checklist (cleanup, etc) ==		== Post-Use Checklist (cleanup, etc) ==
			* Once air purge has STOPPED turn plasma cutter to OFF
			* Close compressed air valve
			* Press PARK CUTTER
			** (press PARK CUTTER again if you get mdi error)
			* Press down E-Stop
			* Exit Linux CNC (Bottom right of plasma app)
			* Shutdown PC (Top left of desktop)
			* Turn Wall Controller Box OFF

	== Tool Use ==		== Tool Use ==
	Please take a class or ask for individual instruction. See		Please take a class or ask for individual instruction. See #cnc-plasma slack channel.

			== Consumables ==
			TBD...

			== Related Links ==
			* https://www.lincolnelectric.com/assets/servicenavigator-public/lincoln3/im399.pdf

	[[Category:Tools]]		[[Category:Tools]]
	[[Category:Fabrication]]		[[Category:Fabrication]]
	[[Category:CNC]]		[[Category:CNC]]

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 ** You will see your design in the preview window
 * Verify Cut Parameters
 == Post-Use Checklist (cleanup, etc) ==

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== Tool Description ==
The Plasma CNC is a 3-axis CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) plasma cutter. It is capable of cutting 4 foot by 4 foot sheets of steel, aluminum, or stainless steel; smaller pieces can also be used.

== Checklist ==
TBD...

== Classes ==
* Classes are offered on a regular basis.
* Check meetup for the next scheduled class: [https://www.meetup.com/Tampa-Hackerspace/events/ Tampa Hackerspace Meetup]

* '''Prerequisites'''
** Students must have the ability to generate toolpaths using one of the supported CAM tools (VCarve or Fusion 360). Generating toolpaths is outside the scope of this class.
*** There are separate classes for VCarve and Fusion360.
** This meetup is open to paid members only.

== Pre-Use checklist ==
(From PlasmaOpsGuide.pdf above)
* Startup and Zeroing
** Turn on wall controller box and PC
** Ensure E-Stop button is pressed down
** Launch THS Plasma on PC
** Reset E-Stop (twist and will pop up)
** Press Power soft button
** Open Homing button List
*** Home all Axis
** DRO numbers will change from <font color="red">red</font> to <font color="green">green</font>
* Prepare your material
** Place material to be cut on table
** Move the plasma cutter to the Lower Left corner of where you want to cut on your material
*** Toggle rabbit/turtle icons to change jogging speed
** Press ZERO WORK LOCATION
** DRO will now show X and Y at zero
* Load Your Project G-Code File
** Minimize THS Plasma and copy your file from thumb drive to the “G-Code” folder on the PC Desktop (create a sub-folder with your name)
** Maximize THS Plasma and Switch to Auto Mode
** Open file selector in lower left and locate your project file
** You will see your design in the preview window
* Verify Cut Parameters

== Post-Use Checklist (cleanup, etc) ==

== Tool Use ==
Please take a class or ask for individual instruction. See

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