Awesome! I’ve been very curious about this, and Internet Knowledge would suggest you can’t do it without special gas. You say it’s pretty clean, eh? Clean enough to leave an exposed edge with minimal file cleanup? I’ve got a big aluminum sheetmetal project, and I’ve been hoping the Crossfire Pro could handle it. You just made my day, sir. 👍🏼👍🏼
What were your cut settings for this? Cool video btw im getting ready to do some cnc plasma cutting with aluminum and was wondering if just regular air from my compressor is okay or if i need a certain type of gas or if just a fine cutting tip will do?
This was at 45amp and 100ipm. Its 1/8" 5052 alum. I just use regular air from my compressor with a water trap just before the plasma cutter. It gets me an edge that welds very well with minimal cleanup.
Either your controller isn't configured right and/or your hardware is out of wack. If the pitch of the lead screws for x or y is set wrong, you'll get incorrect geometry. Also if your X gantry isn't square to your Y axis, you'll get wonky geometry.
Awesome! I’ve been very curious about this, and Internet Knowledge would suggest you can’t do it without special gas. You say it’s pretty clean, eh? Clean enough to leave an exposed edge with minimal file cleanup? I’ve got a big aluminum sheetmetal project, and I’ve been hoping the Crossfire Pro could handle it. You just made my day, sir. 👍🏼👍🏼
What torch were you using there? / what plasma generator/ cutter?
Its an everlast 82i with the standard hand torch.
Super. without THC!
Muito legal mesmo
What were your cut settings for this? Cool video btw im getting ready to do some cnc plasma cutting with aluminum and was wondering if just regular air from my compressor is okay or if i need a certain type of gas or if just a fine cutting tip will do?
This was at 45amp and 100ipm. Its 1/8" 5052 alum. I just use regular air from my compressor with a water trap just before the plasma cutter. It gets me an edge that welds very well with minimal cleanup.
you need very dry air for plasma
When i cut the circle on plasma cnc, but its not round...the circle becomes ellipse..can you help me?
Either your controller isn't configured right and/or your hardware is out of wack. If the pitch of the lead screws for x or y is set wrong, you'll get incorrect geometry. Also if your X gantry isn't square to your Y axis, you'll get wonky geometry.
Its generally hardware as in to much play I one of axis
Are special gasses needed for this process?
OSHA would say yes. Just don't stare at the arc.
Welding goggles recommended. No special gases, just clean, dry compressed air.
Are you using the standard length 14' torch? I'm having trouble deciding on a plasma because Langmuir says a 16' is needed.
I opted for the 24' torch just in case. They let me upgrade it over the phone. Their customer service is 10/10.
@@chathamcnc3944 Thanks for the quick reply. How much was the upgrade?
@eli07mtz in 2020 it was $150.
Why wouldn’t you show the cut so we could see how clean it was lol?
On .078" alum it's as clean as water jet. I show photos of this part on my Instagram; @chathamcnc.
Wich programa do you use to generate gcode?
Langmuir Systems has Firecontrol post processor downloads for both Sheetcam and Fusion360 in their Downloads section