hi Gary, i don't have the auto stuff but a regular plasma cutter, i went with a sloping catch tray rather than a water tray for the reason of the splash back where i have a smaller garage i converted a clarke tool trolley to be the plasma trolley, the slope was the max i could go as the plasma sits under it like yours, to the back there is a deeper section for the mess to collect in. yep, still leaving the earth off as well lol, that does look like a really useful bit of kit though
I'd recommend lowering your cut height. It will help with your lead in and the kerf angle. You've probably already figured that out by now, but it's something I messed with when I first got my arcdroid.
Great video! My son and I built a 4'x9' CNC plasma table about 6 years ago. They are quite useful. He has a water table on his. Water tables are quite messy but it is nice that the parts are cool when they get cut out. And it helps keep thin pieces from warping. We also added a rotary chuck which is handy for cutting the vertical parts on a pipe gate. He can whip out one in about 5 seconds. He has even mounted an oxy-acetylene torch on his to cut 3/4" and thicker plate. It really makes a mess with the water table.
Nice Gary! I would love to get one of these. Hey, add an extra half inch to the diameter of your logo and use a ball peen to texture it. That would look amazing. (I may have to get you to have my shop logo done up) Cheers my friend.
@garyhuston if you had the plasma cutter mounted to the side / back of the cart would a deeper drop to the water tray make it less splashy but also do the same thing? the other reason i went with the dry sloping capture box was to keep the sparks contained for when i'm using it inside the garage so its less likely to start and fires.
No, I didn't get it from Rob. I started with that height because that's what the manual for the cutter recommended. I have since lowered it to 1.7 and it cuts squarer.
@@garynordmann138 well I have already emptied the tray of water as the spray from the plasma air was really covering everything which I wasn’t happy with. I think I will just run it dry and use it by the open door.
@@garyhustonMy main worry was possibly damaging the plasma cutter, which then could possibly cause other problems. I take it the water in the pand is for cooling the cut parts? If that is the case then use a small pail with water and drop the cuttings into it. Just an idea.
hi Gary, i don't have the auto stuff but a regular plasma cutter, i went with a sloping catch tray rather than a water tray for the reason of the splash back
where i have a smaller garage i converted a clarke tool trolley to be the plasma trolley, the slope was the max i could go as the plasma sits under it like yours, to the back there is a deeper section for the mess to collect in.
yep, still leaving the earth off as well lol,
that does look like a really useful bit of kit though
I'd recommend lowering your cut height. It will help with your lead in and the kerf angle. You've probably already figured that out by now, but it's something I messed with when I first got my arcdroid.
Wow! That is so addictive to watch. Very interesting Gasry. I'm looking forward to seeing you do more with it.
You and me both!
Great video! My son and I built a 4'x9' CNC plasma table about 6 years ago. They are quite useful. He has a water table on his. Water tables are quite messy but it is nice that the parts are cool when they get cut out. And it helps keep thin pieces from warping. We also added a rotary chuck which is handy for cutting the vertical parts on a pipe gate. He can whip out one in about 5 seconds. He has even mounted an oxy-acetylene torch on his to cut 3/4" and thicker plate. It really makes a mess with the water table.
Looks like it's going to work very well. You'll get it all figured out I'm sure
I'm sure, I've only been playing with it for a couple of hours and already learnt loads!
So amazing how far this technology has come.
Nice setup. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks for watching!
Nice Gary! I would love to get one of these. Hey, add an extra half inch to the diameter of your logo and use a ball peen to texture it. That would look amazing. (I may have to get you to have my shop logo done up) Cheers my friend.
@garyhuston if you had the plasma cutter mounted to the side / back of the cart would a deeper drop to the water tray make it less splashy but also do the same thing?
the other reason i went with the dry sloping capture box was to keep the sparks contained for when i'm using it inside the garage so its less likely to start and fires.
It probably would. I’m not in today but I may just be able to put some tracks lower down and use the same tray just lower, like an oven shelf!
cut height is WAY too high - best results use 1.7mm and pierce height 3mm
I will experiment but I’m using the recommended settings for this plasma cutter at the moment.
It will get easier.
For sure
Another uk user great
Did you get yours from rob at xtreme plasma I did
Your cut height is way to high
Set it to 1.6mm
No, I didn't get it from Rob. I started with that height because that's what the manual for the cutter recommended. I have since lowered it to 1.7 and it cuts squarer.
Have you tried the cut height at 1.5mm
Not yet, I’m still working with the book setting for the plasma cutter. Im sure i will get to try it!
Hi Gary, becareful with water condensation under the tray. Just something to consider.
Gary, I’m not sure I understand what you mean. Are you thinking condensation could drop on the plasma cutter?
@@garyhuston Yes, Gary
@@garynordmann138 well I have already emptied the tray of water as the spray from the plasma air was really covering everything which I wasn’t happy with. I think I will just run it dry and use it by the open door.
@@garyhustonMy main worry was possibly damaging the plasma cutter, which then could possibly cause other problems. I take it the water in the pand is for cooling the cut parts? If that is the case then use a small pail with water and drop the cuttings into it. Just an idea.
@@garynordmann138 no, the water is to capture the mess from the cut and some of the fumes. It’s quite a messy process!