Crossfire PRO - Cutting HMI Panels - FineCut - Hypertherm 85 in 4K
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- Опубликовано: 9 мар 2020
- This is a 16 gauge front door of a control cabinet that gets a lot of HMI controls and buttons. The PRO was an absolute joy to work with, and also that software is awesome!
You might notice I 3D printed myself a machine torch holder because I don't like to grip my torch by the air cap...
hell yea! excited to get mine soon! thanks for the video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cool, it even cut the little notch for the button cut outs cleanly.
That's right! I hadn't originally drawn the little notch, but then I said, why don't I do it right while I'm at it! Lol... It's one of the features you don't get when you drill those holes with a step bit...😎
I build panels too, man one of these would be so nice at work,
This is really cool!!!! I’ve been wondering about control cabinet doors for a long time. Great video!! How hard was it to dial in the cutters settings with the painted surface. I’m thinking once you have the settings perfect, it will work for all your control cab doors??
The 45 amp fine cut consumables do an amazing job. The heat is low enough and the speed high enough that it barely scorches the paint. I was extremely pleased with how it came out...😎
Pretty much everything I need to do. But my panel is only 12 inches square. So I am thinking of getting the basic crossfire and the Hypertherm 45 XP. This is my how to video since I am using the exact same metal..... 16 gauge with ANSI 61 Polyester Powder paint.
I don't want to breath any of the fumes so I might build an enclosure around the machine. Or I have a fresh air pump that brings in fresh air from another room to a hood.
I have personally used the 45 XP and it is an amazing machine for its size!
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I was wondering about this application myself. It appears the paint remains intact and unharmed outside the cuts.
Yes, the FineCut consumables at 45 amps do very little damage to the paint..
What lead in and lead out settings are you using?
On this particular setup, I was using a lead in radius of 0.1 inch, a lead in sweep angle of 35°, a lead in distance of 0.2 inch, and a pierce clearance of 0.036 inch. Lead out was set to be the same as lead in.
What is the minimum sheet thickness that can be cut and also what is the minimum hole diameter that can be cut ..
I don't know of any strict minimum thickness. I would think that eventually the compressed air and plasma jet would start to deflect the material if you got extremely thin.
As far as minimum hole diameter, that is directly related to the width of the plasma jet. In this video I am using Fine Cut consumables which have a smaller orifice. I have successfully cut holes between 1/16" and 1/8" diameter in thin gauge materials...
are the circles actual circles?
They are 22mm circles with a little detent to keep the operator from rotating.
Is there any advantage in using the Hypertherm 85 over say a 45XP for these type of thin sheet metal applications?
No, the 45 XP is a very capable machine. The 85s advantage is only in thick metals. We cut mostly half inch and up so a 45 would be a bit underpowered...
@@joshuazimmerman8631 Perfect, thanks for the reply! I am looking for the highest precision I can get to cut aluminum instrument panels.
Your video was flawless too. Very steady and great picture. Sound was a little low. What camera did you use?
Yeah I've had complaints about the sound... I'm definitely not a videographer and don't have the proper tools for the job...😁
I just filmed this on a Pixel smartphone... Maybe one day I should get a GoPro...
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I have a Noga deurring tool. What did you use?
I just used a small cordless Milwaukee die grinder with a carbide bit. Very controllable and made short work of it...
@@joshuazimmerman8631 Thanks a lot. I had to look up the tool, never heard of it. I want to copy you because your panel cut out is so professional. I would guess you have looked at just about every way to cut holes in 16 gauge metal. I have been looking at the Versa Drive step bit cutters that use an impact wrench. Which might be great for parts of the panel you can't set on the CNC table. And the power knockout set by Milwaukee (forcelogic) I will keep coming back to this video it is that good.
Also Milwaukee has some impact hole saws that I watched a video on.
Is your torch holder 3D printed or purchased ?
I drew it up in Fusion 360 and then printed it with my Creality 10S Pro.,.
@@joshuazimmerman8631 great job I'm sure others would be very interested in that
I'd buy 1 depending on the price. Or interested in sharing the file.
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I could entertain the thought of printing you one...
If I share the file, would you be interested in the .STL file that is ready for a Cura slicer?
I comment on the Facebook post. PM me on there it would be easier