View source for CNC Plasma Cutter

== Consumables ==

The main consumables a member will need to buy are

* Electrode - 220842
* 45A Tip - 220941
* 65A Tip - 220819
* 45A FineCut Tip - 220930
* FineCut Shield - 220948 (the finecut tip needs a different shield and it is not normally on the plasma)

The rest of the parts are already on the plasma.

[[File:Plamas consumables.png]]
[[File:Plamas nossle part numbers.png]]

== 65 Specs ==

[[File:Plamsa 65A mild steel.png]]
[[File:Plamsa 65A stainless steel.png]]
[[File:Plamsa 65A aluminum.png]]

== 45 Specs ==

[[File:Plamas 45 mild steel.png]]
[[File:Plamsa 45 stainless steel.png]]
[[File:Plamsa 45 aluminum.png]]

== Finecut Specs ==

[[File:Plamas finecut mild steel.png]]
[[File:Plamas finecut stainless steel.png]]

== Fusion 360 ==

Fusion 360 can be used to easily generate the G-code for our CNC Plasma Cutter.  The following is some useful information that can get you started.


Grab the following files, and upload them to your Fusion 360 account.  For information on how to do this, you can view the following video.


The first thing you want to do, is to make sure to grab the Post-Processor.  This will ensure that your G-Code matches what our table needs to operate.  This really just replaces the M3 with a pierce probe and adds an M5 to stop the torch.
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HUYIuqgJ8JOxhC3zAyruh3vM_qCO7YZt Post-Processor]  


You also want to grab the templates for our table.  This is not required, but it will save you from having to track down all of the tool settings yourself.
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Zl0KW_o20BaD3otW77eSzxf5Uu55JEyH .125 LeadIn with Kerf]
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=14-KvUMwOmsKKnDHA1Sk77yUqEtM6Mj4y No LeadIn or Kerf]


Finally grab the tool files.
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1qDB9Xsch6fngfBSZE5DU2Ulljm6nY5ZF 45 Amp Tip]
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bX023Ehqh-aDlCkZeNsPDFm2ktYIDt4- 65 Amp Tip]
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fyAXXyNl0gN45t1EUx54SfqRpDQA_9JW Fine Cut Tip]


One easy way to get started is go grab an image or SVG.  This instructional video will step you through the process.

Some basic point to verify: 
* Start a new Model
* Select the X/Y plane (red/green)
* Make sure you are in Inches
* Make sure you used the Post-Processor, or you will run into troubles.
* Save your file to a flash drive.
* The file will be saved on your disk with an extension of .fgc.  You will want to change it to .ngc so that the software will recognize it.

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