Yes metal smoke is most certainly dust!

getting closer and closer... dialing in torch height controller... getting it working

Really close
 

Getting so close

We spent some time dialing in preset volts on the torch height controller and then some more with travel speed

We ran a bunch of circles and squares in 1/4" plate and 16 gauge

Then we were feeling adventurous and decided to cut out the school logo.

We are planning on putting mechmate logos when our teacher returns next week.

Nicely done guys!

can You post wiring, mach3 configuration?
and any other device used, diferent to Normal Mechmate?

YouTube video
 

Just a quick and dirty video of some of the first couple of cuts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cMzAEfQX0s

Yes, all those oil spill are dirty :( .... but no sign of your video.

Video link did not work... :rolleyes:

What is the Plasma cutter & THC you are using.

Hey cool video -

MAKE SURE YOUR NOT BREATHING THAT DUST !!!!

That is not smoke you see floating around the room. It is vaprized metal. Nasty stuff on lungs and electronics (Thinking of all that nice old AV equipment posted earlier).

If you don't have an exhaust system , at least skirt the table with sheet metal and use a shop fan to catch smoke.

See this thread on the zone. (My Plasma Torch Setup)

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...275#post338275

Start there, but a good read if you read the whole thread.

all the nice electronics are closed up. we are only testing in this space. we are moving it to our metal shop for use. which is much better equipped for ventilatiion. still i am considering a dedicated catch and exhaust system.

thc is an mp3000 and dthc from CandCNC and arc good current transformer. gekko drives and oriental motors steppers

torch is a thernal dynamics pak 75

nice video cody

the plasma lead is a 20' shielded machine torch lead

i am working on getting the drawing package put together

Hi Cody,

I'm Jealous. You really have a nice machine. Congratulations!!

Logos, Dust, and Blue!!!
 

Sean arrived today, and has deemed it a success, so we logo'ed it today!

And the obligatory photos. First is logos and evidence of cutting, second is a plaque that we cut for our donor, who graciously funded our project.

And we would sincerely appreciate a serial number!

Edit: Our cutting area is 52"x52" (nominal 48x48), with dual z slides, 1 plasma, 1 router.

Excellent Job! Is the second Z working yet? Would be interesting as this would be the first working dual Z setup to date I think!

Looks Awesome (took out great becuase of the cheesy rhyme)!!!! You get #58

Fantastic!

New Video!
 

Just wanted to share another, more refined video that we made, showing the entire process, as well as most of the team.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSvdGoM5hTs

Great video! That scene with the z moving straight to the camera, while the x and y motors churn, is mesmerising.

Who is the guy with the toolbelt, with hammer(s?) and test instruments??!!:D

Nice to see all this team effort & spirit !!
Congratulation on your accomplishment.
Robert ;)

Very, Very nice machine!

Great Job guys!

Sometimes you need a bigger hammer.
 

The guy with the toolbelt and hammers, yes hammers, would be me.
Its usually just one, but it was just one of those days...

You can never have too many hammers. :)

there are at least 14 different kinds in my toolbox... or where i have lost track of the count

Very nice job and a great project for students to learn on.

Builder's Log Update
 

UNCSA Class and Sean,

Congratulations on completing the first Dual Plasma (TorchMate) and Router MechMate and on earning Serial # 58.

Here is the Updated Builder's Log.

Please review your entry and let me know any changes you want to make.

I'm sorry to be tardy in making your entry...I'm traveling with my family in Northern California.

Motion Control
 

Just one thing... The class is Motion Control, not motor control. But otherwise looks great!

-Cody

Thanks for the correction Cody. Update completed here.