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Joshua Zimmerman
Registrace 15. 12. 2011
Crossfire XR Control Setup with JoyToKey Utility
You guys have been asking me for an upload explaining how I set up the JoyToKey utility to conveniently control my Crossfire XR table.
I finally took the time and just did it...Please excuse the poor "one evening after work" video quality...
joytokey.net/en/
I finally took the time and just did it...Please excuse the poor "one evening after work" video quality...
joytokey.net/en/
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Langmuir Systems XR Control With Game Pad
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Just a short video showing additional functionality brought to the XR table when your control PC is too far away for convenience... Just a cheap game controller from Amazon and a few minutes with the JoyToKey program for Windows...
Hypertherm 85 w FineCut on Crossfire PRO - Custom Caution Sign
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FineCut consumables @93 IPM and 45 amps... 11 gauge mild steel
1" AR-400 Mounting Plates - CrossFire PRO - Hypertherm 85
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Cutting some gear reducer mounting plates out of 1 inch AR-400. Speed in the holes was 10 in per minute; outside perimeter @ 15 inches per minute. Didn't catch a video of the pierce. I had those set @ 4 seconds. I did 15 pierces on a old set of consumables in 1". My Hypertherm 85 and CrossFire PRO combo is an unbeatable team. *Zero issues... *Zero complaints *Daily heavy usage *Awesome company...
Crossfire PRO - Cutting HMI Panels - FineCut - Hypertherm 85 in 4K
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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...
Langmuir System Crossfire PRO - First Cut and Impressions! - Hypertherm 85
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I finally found enough time to finish assembling my Crossfire Pro. Over all, my first impressions are very positive. Absolutely amazed at the FireControl software...
FineCut on 10ga. - Langmuir Systems Crossfire w/ Z-Axis - Hypertherm 85
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I don't generally do art things, but my wife wanted this picture frame. I cut it at 90 IPM, 45 amps, with FineCut consumables. I'm really enjoying my Z-Axis! Torch and sensor holder custom printed by Tool Junkie.
Z- Axis is Functioning! - XL Kit Installed! - Langmuir Systems CrossFire - 4K
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It's a great day for my CrossFire! Got my Z axis up and running! And my XL Kit Installed! Here is the link to the original video by Tool Junkie. He's the one that perfected this method of putting a Z axis on the CrossFire. czcams.com/video/aBS1jvWg8Sk/video.html The video is in 4K, but CZcams processes it for awhile and it's only on 360p during that time.
My CrossFire Workhorse - Large 3/4" Nest - Hypertherm 85
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Started with a 2' x 4' plate of 3/4". Cut four large gussets @ 18-20 IPM. Yes, the water was too hot to reach into when I finished...:-)
UPDATE On My CrossFire + More 1" Action! - Hypertherm 85 - Langmuir
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My Cross Fire bails me out again! Needed another piece like in my other 1" video. My Cross Fire keeps right on doing it's thing. 1" mild steel piercing is hard on things as you see in the end. Still sticking to my 3.6 second pierce delay and 16 IPM is about the top for my Hypertherm 85. I tried pushing close to 20 IPM, but my arc becomes a little too willing to pop to the top...
Repurposing 1/2" AR500 Loader Bucket Cutting Edge - Langmuir Systems CNC
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I dug a piece of loader bucket cutting edge out of the scrap heap for this chain wear plate...
Custom Security Camera Mounts - CrossFire CNC - Hypertherm 85
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On these pieces which were cut out of 10 gauge mild steel, I maxed out the travel speed on the CrossFire. The first piece was cut at 275 inches per minute, the second piece was cut at 300 inches per minute, and the last piece was cut at 250 inches per minute. These pieces make it possible to use a standard single gang box mount back plate on a steel pole...
Script Font on 18 GA. Stainless Steel - CrossFire CNC - Hypertherm 85
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Very rarely do I do lettering or sign making of any kind, but my friend asked me to cut this plaque for him. I dialed the Hypertherm back to 34 amps and ran the program at 50 inches per minute. That way I don't have to deal with acceleration/deacceleration issues for small lettering. It was really fun watching the torch do that script... and yes, I had to add a line or two here or there in Fusi...
Big 1" Cut Job On My CrossFire CNC ! - Langmuir Systems and Hypertherm 85 for the Win !
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This was an emergency repair job on a wood pellet mill. The inner circles were a critical dimension, so I cut them nice and slow. I used old consumables and and 3.5 second pierce delays for all 7 pierces, then I switched to fresh consumables for the cuts. Just saying, this amount of weight on the Langmuir Systems table is pushing it...lol.
New Stainless Water Table For My CrossFire CNC - Langmuir Systems
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I drew up a new and improved water table in Fusion 360 then got my local shop to fabricate it for me. It's out of 10 gauge stainless steel. As you can see, the Hyperthem 85 was just a little too much for that shallow water with aluminum. Edit: As requested, I am attaching a link to a folder containing the CAD files and a few photos of the 3D body for this pan. I am not proficient in the sheet m...
That's A Lot of Holes! - Custom Screen - CrossFire CNC
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That's A Lot of Holes! - Custom Screen - CrossFire CNC
Custom Mounting Plate - 3/16" Steel - CrossFire CNC - Hyperthem 85
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Custom Mounting Plate - 3/16" Steel - CrossFire CNC - Hyperthem 85
The CrossFire CNC By Langmuir Systems w/ Hypertherm 85 - A Perfect Pair
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The CrossFire CNC By Langmuir Systems w/ Hypertherm 85 - A Perfect Pair
3/4" Steel Hydraulic Cylinder Pin Mount - Langmuir Crossfire CNC - Hypertherm 85
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3/4" Steel Hydraulic Cylinder Pin Mount - Langmuir Crossfire CNC - Hypertherm 85
Hypertherm 85 - 1/2" Mild Steel Nest - Langmuir Systems Crossfire CNC
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Hypertherm 85 - 1/2" Mild Steel Nest - Langmuir Systems Crossfire CNC
Piercing 1" Steel ! - Hypertherm 85 - Langmuir Systems Crossfire CNC [ReUpload]
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Piercing 1" Steel ! - Hypertherm 85 - Langmuir Systems Crossfire CNC [ReUpload]
Piercing 1" Steel !!! - Langmuir Systems Crossfire CNC - Hypertherm 85
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Piercing 1" Steel !!! - Langmuir Systems Crossfire CNC - Hypertherm 85
Cutting More AR500 Plate - Langmuir Systems Crossfire CNC - Hypertherm 85
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Cutting More AR500 Plate - Langmuir Systems Crossfire CNC - Hypertherm 85
Cutting Pin Tabs - Langmuir Systems CNC - Hypertherm 85 Plasma
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Cutting Pin Tabs - Langmuir Systems CNC - Hypertherm 85 Plasma
Milling A Sprocket On A 1961 LeBlond Regal - 15" X 54" Lathe
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Milling A Sprocket On A 1961 LeBlond Regal - 15" X 54" Lathe
Langmuir Systems CNC - 1/2” Plate on Cross Fire @ 35 ipm - Hypertherm 85
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Langmuir Systems CNC - 1/2” Plate on Cross Fire @ 35 ipm - Hypertherm 85
Langmuir Crossfire CNC - Cutting More 3/4" Plate - Hypertherm 85
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Langmuir Crossfire CNC - Cutting More 3/4" Plate - Hypertherm 85
Langmuir Crossfire CNC Cutting 1/2” AR500 Plate
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Langmuir Crossfire CNC Cutting 1/2” AR500 Plate
This is Why You Don't Run Wore Out Consumables - Hypertherm 85 on Langmuir Crossfire CNC
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This is Why You Don't Run Wore Out Consumables - Hypertherm 85 on Langmuir Crossfire CNC
First Cut on My New Langmuir Crossfire CNC
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First Cut on My New Langmuir Crossfire CNC
nice. how do the pierces go?
And there … it may be in your reply to @mattglandorf9600
HI again Joshua. I’m having a bit of trouble with adding a button to a button.. if that made sense… when I want to have button 6 (right shoulder or upper trigger) control the Jog, as you have, in what part of the Joytokey program am I able to add the button to activate.. I cant type it in as the Joytokey selects the keyboard key I press when I try to type “button 30”.. I’m scrolling through settings to try and figure it out, but thought I’d ask.. that way I’m sure to discover the answer right after I hit send on this question. Again… thank you for your efforts
I need to buy you a coffee…
I should have gone to your channel page before requesting this exact video… THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN>> I really appreciate the effort you put into this. Lets fab up some stuff!!!!
Yep…all the functions I want to use as well… but no idea how to do it… is there a map somewhere to show what keys are represented by the on screen buttons? I have the X and Y and Z on the controller, but have absolutely no idea how to make anything else function without a map of keys
Ho Josh, im really interested in these sensors. Id like to setup on mine but not sure the config and connections. Do you have diagram please?
I got rid of this machine probably 3 years ago and am currently running a Crossfire XR. I don't believe I have the wiring diagram anymore, but Langmuir sells an upgrade kit for the original table that is quite cost-effective...
@@joshuazimmerman8631 Thank you 🙏
The first video of yours to pop up on my feed was your new water table after burning through the factory one. I was thinking ‘how on earth did that happen’ then I see this video and it all makes sense. Lol. Great work.
Thank you so much, this helps a lot, How do you att the button 32 into your input without having a button 32 to select? And if I understand you correctly, there is not a way to know the exact X and Y for where the click will happen, it is guess and check??
The controller does not have 32 buttons so in JoyToKey, button 32 is a virtual button that I get to define as a left mouse click at a certain coordinate. Because it is a virtual button I can assign it to be called from several different physical buttons on my controller without reprogramming the mouse click coordinates. One of the things I missed in my video is showing how to right click on the button field and choosing different things to put in the box...
@@joshuazimmerman8631, Thank you, I did just find the Right click/ scroll to buttons, and find the button
I would also love to see a video of how you programmed this.
I need to find a moment to do this....
@@joshuazimmerman8631, please, I have the controller in my Amazon cart, but im afraid I wouldnt be able to get it going, haha. what program did you use? anti micro mapper?
@@mattglandorf9600 The program is called Joy to Key
I did find that one, I sprung for the controller, and ive started mapping the basics buttons, I have no idea how you did the Jog speed, home or zero, go to last zero, or close the dialog box
@@mattglandorf9600 I sat down to make a video of this this evening and then promptly got completely distracted.... I'll make one soon...🫣
Very impressed brother
I see your not using the sensor holder any more did something go wrong with it?
This video was on my OG Crossfire 2 x 2... When I upgraded to the Crossfire Pro, I no longer needed the sensor holder because it came with IHS and torch height control. The machine in this video still has the sensor holders on it...
@@joshuazimmerman8631 Thanks for the reply. I am in the process of making one, I posted a video of the holder that i plasma cut today.
that piece of plate steel must have been a fortune , nice work
Impressive cutting results!
Would this work on the PRO?
Yes, it would work on your PRO just the same....
Is it easy to program?
It's not extremely difficult... I started by just programming a few shortcuts and then realized that it would be capable of so much more. There's a little bit of trial and error involved. Maybe I should do another video where I show how I did it?
@@joshuazimmerman8631 I would like to see that.
I'd also like to see a video of this as well. Definitely would like to be able to zero all axes, go to xy zero, and one button stop/start.
Do you have problems with the gantry bearings? I know this video is older but it's old enough to review the bearings
This machine has been in continuous service and used nearly every day since this video was uploaded. In that time frame, I have never replaced a gantry bearing or had one go bad on me. It is my opinion that the people that have gantry bearings fail, have the bearings drawn up too tight to the rail and don't allow for the inconsistencies of the tube. This table works as good today as the day this video was recorded. Absolutely no complaints!
@@joshuazimmerman8631 awsome, rank you!!! I have one on the way, so I was curious
Why????
The question is why not? 😁
Wow, great work for that small of a table. Pretty good quality cuts for the thickness. Thanks for sharing.
What’s more impressive is the fact these tables don’t buckle with all of that weight lol I was expecting to cut 1/2” until I assembled my pro and said there is no way this is going to handle a sheet that heavy. Well you proved me wrong haha
My Crossfire Pro still works hard everyday... Impressive machines for the money...
Wow, not a mm of material wasted. That’s awesome!
Still got this system?
Yes I still have the very machine in this video. It runs everyday.
Looking to get my a table. Traveling is getting old. Plus me and the wife have a retail buzz already. I can add to it with plasma cutting.
Sweet video. Very helpful. I’ve had great success with the standard cut , but I am switching to fine cut for smaller signs with small letters. I think this will be much better.
how fast are u running the feed rate with the 85? i have one of the new 65 sync's and having a hard time getting decent cuts
1/2" I typically run at 45 inches per minute. A 65 would be a bit slower than that.
@@joshuazimmerman8631 my hypertherm book calls for 30ipm , but i'm not getting that. If i cut that fast, it doesn't cut completely thru at times. Could i also ask your kerf width your running? thanks
@@georgejenkins3240 My kerf on 1/2" is .084". If you are struggling with cutting the whole way through I would make sure that your ground is very good and your cut height is not too high. I like my cut height at .055"
@@joshuazimmerman8631 thanks, my kerf is set the same, but i'll have to check the height.
i have the same set up but a hypertherm 65, cut results are great i just feel like the water table needs to be within another table to catch all the spillover, and possibly pump back up to the main table
did you screw it in or free float it
It is free floating....
Sorry for bringing up this old thread but do you have a ballpark idea of how much more AR500 plate is than regular mild steel? I know steel prices right now are really high but in general is it 2x more, 3x more, 20% more? I'm in the military stationed overseas so i can't just stop by and ask a dealer. I am retiring after this assignment. I grew up on a farm and have always enjoyed tinkering. I have been designing a couple of tractor and skid steer attachments that i plan to build and a lot of companies use AR500 for the high stress areas of grapple buckets. Saw your video so i thought I'd ask.
AR500 generally runs at least 2X the cost of A36 plate. It can be as high as 3X. The quick checking I just did comes out closer to 3X currently...
How did you pre pierce the steel plate for the holes? And did you change the 85 consumables afterwards to make the final cuts?
I ran the program with old consumables first to pierce all the places and then I put in new consumables and re-ran the program with almost no pierce delay since the holes were already there. Probably a MAG drill would be a better idea if you knew exactly every place it was going to pierce.... But typically I have old consumables laying around that work pretty well as sacrificial items for this type of job.
@@joshuazimmerman8631 Thanks! I guess you can program the torch to stop after piercing?
@@johnw4590 I would just manually pause the program, clean the dross off the top, and then resume the program at the next pierce point.
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.
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...
@@joshuazimmerman8631 thanks
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!
@@joshuazimmerman8631 Thanks
That is a legit water table!
Still happy with this setup? I am looking at a similar combo. Do you plan to add THC?
I have since moved up to a Langmuir Crossfire Pro with THC. I'm still using the same plasma though. And yes I would still recommend this setup. It lives in a pretty harsh environment and doesn't get much love and it has never let us down.
@@joshuazimmerman8631 I watched like 20 more of your videos, and eventually saw that in the comments. Thanks for the content, very nice work.
@@KMLTimesTwo I would definitely do more videos I would have the time. I actually have the new XR table in a crate just waiting to be assembled...
why do you need the second power syplay and what setting did you use on the z axis motor controller (position of micro switches )
The second power supply was to provide 24 volt DC for control power for the probes. As far as the position of the dip switches on the stepper driver, it's been too long ago and I don't have that machine in the shop anymore so I don't know with certainty, but if my memory serves me correctly I don't remember messing with them...
Moving on, cant hear you.
Loud shop environments can be challenging, especially if you're sharing it with other people...
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 size NEMA motors are on that plasma table?
Awesome cut quality.
Damn that cuts nice 👌
Also, I'm interested in this table. Are you still using it and what do you think? Thanks
Stoopid question here but it seems to my simple mind that plasma cutting and water shouldn't mix. You'd think that water hitting the tip would cause some kind of short cirtuit?
What was your pierce delay set to in this cut. Love your videos brother, they have helped me a ton!
With a Hypertherm 85, you should be able to set your pierce delay around one second on half inch steel... I'm glad you like the videos, I just don't have very much time to make more....
Whats your setting for cutting 3/16 ? Lead in and out
I vary my lead-ins and lead outs depending on my hole size. Typically I like a small radius to get similar effect as an over cut....
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You're getting super clean cuts. I see your IPM speed but what amps and airflow? I'm getting quite a bit of taper in my holes.
I always run 85 amps unless I'm doing very thin material or using fine cut consumables. As far as air flow, shop air is at 120 PSI and I let the internal regulator of the Hypertherm 85 take care of the rest.
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.
can you use the hypertherm 85 with 220v
Yes, it's the largest plasma available for 240v single phase.
Did you use font from fusion 360 on this, i get tired of using fonts that I have to bridge manually so the centers of letters dont fall through.
Yes I have many different stencil fonts installed on my computer and if you pay attention to the type of font, they will show up in Fusion 360. The font you see here doesn't have any manual bridging done...
@@joshuazimmerman8631 I assume these are downloaded in addition to the default fonts on 360.....or am I just not seeing them in the font library?
@@Welder6131 Yes I scoured the internet for free stencil type fonts that I could download and install on my Windows machine. It seemed that, for every three that I would find, two were unusable or otherwise did not work. The type of stencil lettering I'm really after just needs to be very legible from a long distance, so all the drippy, droopy, curvy, artsy stuff doesn't work all that well for my needs.
Have not tried fine cut consumables yet. Do you find they are worth it when doing lettering etc on thin material?
In my opinion, they are absolutely worth it for lettering and so forth. They can only be used at 45 amps max, and a maximum material thickness of 10 or 11 gauge. I use them whenever I can.
@@joshuazimmerman8631 Good to know, i see a lot of people using them for art, signs, etc but never truly knew if they did that well of a job compared to standard electode and tips. I appriciate your videos on the Langmuir and hypertherm, they are by far the best on YT.