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No, not that I am aware of. What is the basis of the question ? I use both CAD programs, but 80% of the time I'm using Lightburn and the project is artsy/crafty. If it's an engineering drawing needing dimensions and constraints, then I use Fusion360 in the Sheetmetal model.

Yoti- thanks, glad you enjoyed it. That ADC makes a huge difference in cut quality in sharp corners, as it should. As for THC Induced Z Error (THC-IZE), that's just going to happen and accumulate which a Proma THC SD or the like, and be a nuisance in jobs with > 50 cuts (shapes). So I just add a grbl "$HZ" cmd to home Z axis about every 25 or so cuts in order to mitigate it, not a problem.

@blouchipconsulting3377 most of this is over my head 😆. With myplasm it's been pretty good. I have had some issues with torch dive as of late but I think it may be more to do with material rebound. Thc seems to kick in after a second then raise the torch.

The 60A long nozzle w drag shield is awesome, I love it. Its the only tip I use on my hand torch now. I get hundreds of pierces with them, my max has probably been 300 pierces, and that is with an estimated 200 meters of cut length total on a tip. By comparison, I get upwards of 600 pierces with the 40A and 60A short nozzles (cutting not gouging) with machine torch shield on my plasma table. The difference in durability I suspect is due to the fact that I cut all sorts of rough, painted, rusted, odd shaped stuff with my hand torch, include a fair amount of expanded steel. So the long nozzle w drag shield is abused quite a bit in my case, where as the short nozzles with a machine shield on my plasma table only cuts virgin HR or CR sheet metal 16 ga to 0.25". The gouge tips I really don't use much, I got them from PW for testing, but in the few cases I've had to actually blow out a fillet weld to salvage some metal, they did great. I have yet to wear one out. I also discovered a way to improve on the durability and quality of the shield nozzles for the IPT60 and PTM60. See these photos: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Waoe4_Cew-WHDCSVuHilQ-pTBwq0jtHE and see these photos: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VXj9bSH0FjHuKXq8qV-kXCGyuYcZRSjT Also, the key to plasma cutting is using dry air. See the dry air pdf paper in this photo gallery: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Kqt8RInPSwdsv4s-5aUB3uAAHuvQLFic I hope that helps.

@@blouchipconsulting3377 Thanks for the info. I'll check it all out. Good to hear about your experience. You must have very dry air to get that kind of consumable life.

I'm glad to explain details of the CNC hoist system. I took some photos today and annotated them to explain. I believe I addressed all your questions. See the photos IMG_2493 thru ...2497 in this photo gallery. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Kqt8RInPSwdsv4s-5aUB3uAAHuvQLFic

Thank you so much. I just downloaded the pics and I'll have a look! @@blouchipconsulting3377

Thank you. The torch mount is available from Mill Right.

In LB, allowance for the kerf dimension is made using Kerf Offset field of each Layer in the Cuts/Layers window. Kerf Offset value is 1/2 the measured kerf dimension, so 1mm in your case. Positive values are outside the shape, negative values are inside; relative to the outer most shape of the layer. Then for successive inner shapes, the offset alternates to the opposite inner shape design side. Re. Dwell in LB, that is Start Pause Time field of each Layer, with added Cut Through 'switch' ON; but again you must use GRBL-M3 device which will produce M3/M5 laser (torch) ON/OFF commands and in this case a dwell (G04 time) *after* M3; where as by contrast, GRBL device will produce M4 commands intended for grbl laser mode $32=1, which is not conducive to plasma process use.

@@blouchipconsulting3377 i have a relay switch that when the laser would fire it actives the plasma cutter torch

Sure, glad to help. Although my plasma videos of last year and early this year did credit LightBurn (LB) with not only shape design but also toolpath generation on my plasma projects, know that LB can only generate laser toolpath; thus I was post processing the laser gcode and converting it to plasma process (CNC control) gcode. Included in that post processing that I did offline from LB, I handled dwell during plasma torch firing and during torch off events. LB can generate dwell gcode correctly but it's dependent on the GRBL controller device type that is configured in LB during gcode generation, you must use device type GRBL-M3. Since May 2022 I have discontinued use of my LB laser-to-plasma post processor, instead I'm now using SheetCAM (SC), which I highly recommend. I still use LB for the shape designs, saving the design file as SVG, then Importing as Drawing into SC and proceeding to have SC generate the plasma toolpath using a customize post processor for my CNC model and features. See these forum posts for much more info on my original LB post processing process and on my new LB/SC process. forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/update-on-plasma-use-case-success-albeit-post-processing-gcode/37258/ millrightcnc.proboards.com/thread/3563/plasma-router-custom-build-frame

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That is basically what I have

I did not take a serious look at ohmic sensors. Mill Right recommended the Proma SD THC, it was $250 from them, so I went with that after confirming it was a decent model and solution. It does the job very well, and from an implementation perspective, it's easy to install, use, and has no hardware on the torch; so it's a minimalist solution.

You're welcome. Glad to help. Yes, plasma cutting with no issues. See videos on the channel. How I got the system built is described in both Lightburn and Mill Right forums, main posting threads are: millrightcnc.proboards.com/thread/3563/plasma-router-custom-build-frame and forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/update-on-plasma-use-case-success-albeit-post-processing-gcode/37258 Cheers, Lou

You're welcome, I'm glad to help. See more info on the machine and process here: forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/large-plasma-cut/44542 Please post a link to the 40watt diode laser, I'd be interested in that also. I have a 2.8w laser now on another CNC machine, I'm happy with it, but 40watts in a diode package, (without mirrors I suspect) would be awesome, I wasn't aware they were available, at reasonable prices anyway. Thanks.

@@blouchipconsulting3377 Here is the diode laser module link. The specs say 40watt but the true optical output is 15watt. neje.shop/collections/all-products/products/40w-laser-module-laser-head-for-cnc-laser-cutter-engraver-woodworking-machine

I was able to get Lightburn to give me good cuts thanks to your suggestions and tips. Your Z Probe settings and lead in was a must. Thanks again.

@@starrfamilychristmas5786 You're welcome, glad to help. The latest version of the Z probe settings (torch touch off code) is here in the Aug 11, 2021 post: millrightcnc.proboards.com/thread/3563/plasma-router-custom-build-frame I've been using this version with great success and minimal cumulative THC induced Z error.

Thank you, my pleasure. Here is a recent post I made to Mill Right's user forum which describes many of the plasma setup modifications I made to the stock machine. I hope this helps too. millrightcnc.proboards.com/thread/3563/plasma-router-custom-build-frame

@@blouchipconsulting3377 thank you!!!! I’ll try and copy your work!

No folding table :) I'm using it as valuable shop table space when the CNC is stored. It's easy to move around on the 2 wheels.