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Tormach 1300PL manual https://tormach.com/media/asset/u/m/um10720_1300pl_0722a_web.pdf <br/> | Tormach 1300PL manual https://tormach.com/media/asset/u/m/um10720_1300pl_0722a_web.pdf <br/> | ||
Pathpilot user guide for plasma https://tormach.com/media/asset/u/m/um10770_pathpilot_guide_plasma_0722a.pdf <br/> | |||
Hypertherm Powermax45 XP plasma cutter manual https://www.hypertherm.com/en-US/hypertherm/powermax/powermax45-xp/ | Hypertherm Powermax45 XP plasma cutter manual https://www.hypertherm.com/en-US/hypertherm/powermax/powermax45-xp/ | ||
==Consumables== | ==Consumables== | ||
[[File:Consumables.png|300px|thumb|center|]] | |||
== Tool Chains == | == Tool Chains == | ||
work in progress<br/> | work in progress<br/> | ||
Remote/cloud access. Pathpilot hub https://hub.pathpilot.com/about | Remote/cloud access. Pathpilot hub https://hub.pathpilot.com/about | ||
In order to post your job from the sheetcam pc attached to wall, navigate to: \\cncplasma\gcode in file explorer | |||
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== Use == | |||
[[Tormach CNC Plasma Cutter Debugging]] | |||
[[Tormach Plasma CNC Settings and Capabilities]] | |||
=== Step by Step === | |||
A work in progress, edit as needed <br/> | |||
==== Machine setup ==== | |||
Make sure the table is clear of any possible obstructions. Make sure the gantry crane is clear of the machine, especially the chains.<br/> | |||
Check the slat area you will be using for any lumps of slag that would make your material not sit flat.<br/> | |||
Add water if needed to bring the level to about ¼ inch below the top of the slats. There is a 5-gallon bucket by the computer for you to use.<br/> | |||
On the control box, release the emergency stop button, turn on the master switch, and press the start button. The button should turn blue and Pathpilot should start up.<br/> | |||
Click the Pathpilot reset button.<br/> | |||
Jog the torch to an accessible location (keyboard arrows & pg up & pg dn), and remove, inspect, and reinstall the consumables as needed. Note: if you jog the machine all the way to the limit switches, you will have to restart the machine.<br/> | |||
Click the Ref Z button first, then the Ref Y & Z buttons. The torch will move to the back left corner of the table.<br/> | |||
Put your material on the table. Weight down as necessary. Attach the ground clamp.<br/> | |||
Jog the torch to where you want your job X & Y zero coordinates to be. <br/> | |||
Lower the Z axis close to your material ½ inch or so? Verify this step? <br/> | |||
Click the X,Y & Z Zero buttons.<br/> | |||
Select your material using the auto F&S selector drop downs. Note the amps required setting in the pop up window.<br/> | |||
==== Hypertherm Plasma setup ==== | |||
Turn on Hypertherm machine at the back of the Tormach, you should see three green lights.<br/> | |||
Check that Hypertherm Amps setting matches the amps required setting in the Pathpilot pop up window, adjust as necessary.<br/> | |||
==== Run your job ==== | |||
If you haven’t already, load your Gcode, click the reset button if flashing.<br/> | |||
Check the toolpath window to see if everything looks correct.<br/> | |||
You may want to do a “dry run” as a double check. (button is opposite reset)<br/> | |||
Close the curtains.<br/> | |||
Run Job. Click cycle start.<br/> | |||
*Be prepared to click stop or hit Estop if something seems wrong*<br/> | |||
==== Shut Down ==== | |||
Set the Hypertherm plasma to 45 amps if needed and turn off the machine.<br/> | |||
Push the E stop.<br/> | |||
Turn off the main switch on the control box.<br/> | |||
Clean up around the area and put any scrap metal in the garbage can that is marked for metal scrap only.<br/> | |||
== Maintenance == | == Maintenance == | ||
