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#61
Fri 07 May 2010, 07:01
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Yes metal smoke is most certainly dust!
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#62
Fri 07 May 2010, 13:55
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getting closer and closer... dialing in torch height controller... getting it working
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#63
Fri 07 May 2010, 16:40
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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.
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#64
Fri 07 May 2010, 19:17
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Nicely done guys!
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#65
Fri 07 May 2010, 20:15
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can You post wiring, mach3 configuration?
and any other device used, diferent to Normal Mechmate?
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#66
Fri 07 May 2010, 23:15
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YouTube video
Just a quick and dirty video of some of the first couple of cuts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cMzAEfQX0s Last edited by Gerald D; Sat 08 May 2010 at 04:09.. Reason: fixed link
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#67
Fri 07 May 2010, 23:17
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Yes, all those oil spill are dirty
 .... but no sign of your video.
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#68
Fri 07 May 2010, 23:48
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Video link did not work...
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#69
Sat 08 May 2010, 00:13
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What is the Plasma cutter & THC you are using.
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#71
Sat 08 May 2010, 05:31
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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.
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#72
Sat 08 May 2010, 09:32
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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
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#73
Sat 08 May 2010, 09:47
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the plasma lead is a 20' shielded machine torch lead
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#74
Sat 08 May 2010, 13:03
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i am working on getting the drawing package put together
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#75
Sun 09 May 2010, 03:20
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Hi Cody,
I'm Jealous. You really have a nice machine. Congratulations!!
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#76
Mon 10 May 2010, 16:04
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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.
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#77
Mon 10 May 2010, 19:12
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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!
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#78
Mon 10 May 2010, 21:10
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Looks Awesome (took out great becuase of the cheesy rhyme)!!!! You get #58
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#79
Mon 10 May 2010, 22:55
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Fantastic!
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#80
Tue 11 May 2010, 14:15
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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
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#81
Tue 11 May 2010, 23:42
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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??!! 
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#82
Wed 12 May 2010, 03:12
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Nice to see all this team effort & spirit !!
Congratulation on your accomplishment. Robert 
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#83
Wed 12 May 2010, 06:27
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Very, Very nice machine!
Great Job guys!
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#84
Wed 12 May 2010, 06:47
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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...
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#85
Wed 12 May 2010, 07:25
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You can never have too many hammers.
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#86
Wed 12 May 2010, 07:48
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there are at least 14 different kinds in my toolbox... or where i have lost track of the count
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#87
Sun 16 May 2010, 18:25
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Very nice job and a great project for students to learn on.
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#88
Sun 16 May 2010, 20:15
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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.
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#89
Sun 16 May 2010, 20:52
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Motion Control
Just one thing... The class is Motion Control, not motor control. But otherwise looks great!
-Cody
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