I plan on installing my table in my living room so I can watch TV at the same time. lol Great video for sure, I have the Cut60 and been looking at this table. I actually put $15 into a slot this weekend and hit $1400 so thats about half the money I need. I think the 2x2 will be to small and this looks great. I have about 5 hours into Fusion 360 and 1 hr into Inkscape so lots of learning to go. Let me check your other videos.
Fusion is a bit of a learning curve but once you get it you've got it. I would highly recommend this size table and they are about to release a limit switch add on.
@@galtsgarage5775 Thanks for the reply and this seems about the right size. A 4x8 machine is just to pricey for me especially if used for hobby use only. Thanks.
@@cutweldngrind If you learn how to index cut you can cut larger than your table but you have to line your material up perfectly. You can pass a full sheet through a Crossfire Pro so it's still an option for larger cuts if you learn how to index your cuts.
The plasma green also inhibits biological growth and I think it helps the water retain the particulate that is created from the plasma cut. I could be wrong but honestly I like the green stuff, it also doesn't rust the cut pieces from all the splashing.
The tip is a 1.1mm, I have them as small as .6 but I haven't had time to run kerf tests with them yet so I'm not using them yet because Fusion calculates in the kerf for it's cut pattern. What do you mean by "shape"?
awesome sign. im just about to buy this same combo ( crossfire pro and primeweld cut 60). I don't think I can afford the primeweld machine torch right off the bat. did you use the regular hand torch that came with the cut60 on the table at all? did it work ok? your cuts here sure look very nice and precise. does the hand torch cut just as well? thanks!
Thanks! I used the hand torch for the first couple months and the performance was the same as the machine torch. The primeweld hand torch is really nice, I only changed to the machine torch to take the slack off the cables and Z-axis. You will be really happy with that combination, and Primeweld customer service takes a back seat to nobody!
It's the Primeweld Cut 60, but I installed the machine torch which looks very different from the hand torch. I have the hand torch under the table so I can just plug it in if I need to hand cut anything without having to remove the torch from the table. primeweld.com/products/cnc-ptm-ipt-plasma-cutter-torch-20-cable-euro-connection
In my area the price has varied between $160-$200 for a 4x8 sheet of 14g cold rolled over the past 18 months trending downward. They usually shear it for me into 4-2x8 pieces or whatever I ask for but they don't charge me for that.
I went with a flat black finish, I believe it's going to be hung from a couple of chains off a post somewhere near the driveway entrance but I don't think it's been actually decided just yet.
I used to work at a print shop and the keys on a flash drive is bad!! Especially when you see a big keychain full of keys and a flashdrive! The weight of the keys on the flash drive port will eventually mess it up and need to be replaced. Learned this from experience lol just a heads up
I use Plasma Green 1050, it mixes I think 20:1 with water. It's non-toxic and keeps everything from rusting. www.konzenchemical.com/Plasma-Green-1050-for-rust-prevent-bio-control-p/pg-1050-5.htm
It's Plasma Green, it keeps rust and bacterial growth off the slats in your table and helps cool the part as you are cutting. You definitely do NOT want to use anti-freeze in your table. Vaporized ethylene glycol is almost certainly extremely toxic.
Lol i clicked on the video because of the 3'x4' and was wondering if someone was as nuts as me. After i built a new water table for mine i took my table back apart and cut a1.5" notch off each side plate so that now i have the ability to actually cut 3'x4'. look at my video it may give you an idea for the water all over the floor.
I have never had to pause the Cut60 for duty cycle, ever. It's a fantastic machine, that being said 90% of my cuts are quarter inch thick or less. Keep in mind that it is stopping itself every time it moves to start a new cut which is pretty often and that might be why duty cycle has never been an issue.
@@galtsgarage5775 Are the ballscrews course where a single turn moves it a large distance? I have seen some ballscrews travel nearly 1inch for a single turn
@@dcocz3908 They aren't that coarse, mine are about 9 threads per inch. They are driven by stepper motors which can have thousands of steps per revolution.
Still learning, but not sure how rotating the geometry will change the toolpath. I'm getting more experienced with Fusion but I still have a TON to learn.
@@galtsgarage5775 well , just that your project would not be as wide if you rotated it say 15 or 20 degree's but will still fit in the other axis. Just a thought
@@parlementparlement7672 I bought mine brand new with all the accessories I believe after tax and shipping for right around $3200. That's with the torch height controller, the laptop stand and later when they released it the limit switch kit to automatically home the table. I put probably another $200 of my own upgrades into the table adding casters, a torch cable guide and building a shelf under the table. You will also have to buy a plasma cutter if you don't already have one, the table does not come with the actual plasma cutting machine itself it's just the table, the gantries, the control box and the software. It's worth EVERY penny though, very reliable and very accurate in my short amount of time using the table.
@@parlementparlement7672 I don't think that plasma cutter will work with a CNC plasma table because it is strike start or high frequency vibrate start. Ideally you want a plasma torch that has a pilot arc, and you would want a torch that will run at least 40A. I'm not sure what you plan on cutting but that plasma torch is max 30A which is really only going to work up to 16 gauge sheet. I cut 14 gauge primarily and I cut that at 37A. I would highly recommend the Primeweld Cut60. It's a very reasonably priced plasma cutter and the customer service is second to none. I've cut 1/2" steel with it no problem and I'm pretty sure it will cut 5/8". You can get them brand new I think for $800-$900 and speaking from my own experience you won't find better performance for the money.
I especially like the part when he gave us this sign for our new home!
Totally worth it!
Love the sign! Great job!
Looks great!
That cuts well..Im trying to build one at the minute,Nice work.
Awesome!
great job sir!
Thank you!
That's a nice garage laptop!
I plan on installing my table in my living room so I can watch TV at the same time. lol Great video for sure, I have the Cut60 and been looking at this table. I actually put $15 into a slot this weekend and hit $1400 so thats about half the money I need. I think the 2x2 will be to small and this looks great. I have about 5 hours into Fusion 360 and 1 hr into Inkscape so lots of learning to go. Let me check your other videos.
Fusion is a bit of a learning curve but once you get it you've got it. I would highly recommend this size table and they are about to release a limit switch add on.
@@galtsgarage5775 Thanks for the reply and this seems about the right size. A 4x8 machine is just to pricey for me especially if used for hobby use only. Thanks.
@@cutweldngrind If you learn how to index cut you can cut larger than your table but you have to line your material up perfectly. You can pass a full sheet through a Crossfire Pro so it's still an option for larger cuts if you learn how to index your cuts.
You can get zinc spray and spray all the table and it will stop rust and will not need the green stuff
The plasma green also inhibits biological growth and I think it helps the water retain the particulate that is created from the plasma cut. I could be wrong but honestly I like the green stuff, it also doesn't rust the cut pieces from all the splashing.
Nice work - simple design and elegant - well done. What tip size & shape are you using?
The tip is a 1.1mm, I have them as small as .6 but I haven't had time to run kerf tests with them yet so I'm not using them yet because Fusion calculates in the kerf for it's cut pattern. What do you mean by "shape"?
awesome sign. im just about to buy this same combo ( crossfire pro and primeweld cut 60). I don't think I can afford the primeweld machine torch right off the bat. did you use the regular hand torch that came with the cut60 on the table at all? did it work ok? your cuts here sure look very nice and precise. does the hand torch cut just as well? thanks!
Thanks! I used the hand torch for the first couple months and the performance was the same as the machine torch. The primeweld hand torch is really nice, I only changed to the machine torch to take the slack off the cables and Z-axis. You will be really happy with that combination, and Primeweld customer service takes a back seat to nobody!
The table is 47x33. Max circle 32” I don’t push it.
what cutting torch are you using? looks different than the primeweld 60 torch
It's the Primeweld Cut 60, but I installed the machine torch which looks very different from the hand torch. I have the hand torch under the table so I can just plug it in if I need to hand cut anything without having to remove the torch from the table.
primeweld.com/products/cnc-ptm-ipt-plasma-cutter-torch-20-cable-euro-connection
What does a 4x8 sheet of 14g to 16g cold rolled mild steel go for on average?
In my area the price has varied between $160-$200 for a 4x8 sheet of 14g cold rolled over the past 18 months trending downward. They usually shear it for me into 4-2x8 pieces or whatever I ask for but they don't charge me for that.
Nice job, would love to see the finishing, what is it going to be mounted on and how,
I went with a flat black finish, I believe it's going to be hung from a couple of chains off a post somewhere near the driveway entrance but I don't think it's been actually decided just yet.
I used to work at a print shop and the keys on a flash drive is bad!! Especially when you see a big keychain full of keys and a flashdrive! The weight of the keys on the flash drive port will eventually mess it up and need to be replaced. Learned this from experience lol just a heads up
Is that antifreeze in there ??? I use Sterling Cool not as toxic and works the best...
I use Plasma Green 1050, it mixes I think 20:1 with water. It's non-toxic and keeps everything from rusting.
www.konzenchemical.com/Plasma-Green-1050-for-rust-prevent-bio-control-p/pg-1050-5.htm
what is the green liquid in the water? Antifreeze? Does it make the cuts smoother, less slag etc.. ?
It's Plasma Green, it keeps rust and bacterial growth off the slats in your table and helps cool the part as you are cutting. You definitely do NOT want to use anti-freeze in your table. Vaporized ethylene glycol is almost certainly extremely toxic.
Thanks!
Lol i clicked on the video because of the 3'x4' and was wondering if someone was as nuts as me. After i built a new water table for mine i took my table back apart and cut a1.5" notch off each side plate so that now i have the ability to actually cut 3'x4'. look at my video it may give you an idea for the water all over the floor.
during the over 12 minutes cutting did you at to pause the cut because of duty cycles
I have never had to pause the Cut60 for duty cycle, ever. It's a fantastic machine, that being said 90% of my cuts are quarter inch thick or less. Keep in mind that it is stopping itself every time it moves to start a new cut which is pretty often and that might be why duty cycle has never been an issue.
Plasma source name and praise please
Are the x,y axis using belt drive on your machine?
All axis, X,Y and Z are ball screw driven with backlash nuts.
@@galtsgarage5775 but the motion is fast
@@dcocz3908 I haven't tested the limit but I know it will do at least 200 IPM, I'm running my cuts usually between 100-110
@@galtsgarage5775 Are the ballscrews course where a single turn moves it a large distance? I have seen some ballscrews travel nearly 1inch for a single turn
@@dcocz3908 They aren't that coarse, mine are about 9 threads per inch. They are driven by stepper motors which can have thousands of steps per revolution.
I know it's too late now but, why didn't you rotate the geometry on the computer and toolpath it that way ?
Still learning, but not sure how rotating the geometry will change the toolpath. I'm getting more experienced with Fusion but I still have a TON to learn.
@@galtsgarage5775 well , just that your project would not be as wide if you rotated it say 15 or 20 degree's but will still fit in the other axis.
Just a thought
@@dougfox9419 Gotcha, it was at the limits on both axis. The table is a rectangle, my cutting area is about 33"x45".
Good video Better without the annoying music thanks Danny
I keep super glue in the shop for the finger cuts.
Superglue is a good idea, I've always been partial to tape.
Excuse me, does it work on its own after giving it the order?
Yes, you have to create the cut file but once it's created you click "start" and it will cut the entire file with no input from you.
@@galtsgarage5775
how much is it
@@parlementparlement7672 I bought mine brand new with all the accessories I believe after tax and shipping for right around $3200. That's with the torch height controller, the laptop stand and later when they released it the limit switch kit to automatically home the table. I put probably another $200 of my own upgrades into the table adding casters, a torch cable guide and building a shelf under the table. You will also have to buy a plasma cutter if you don't already have one, the table does not come with the actual plasma cutting machine itself it's just the table, the gantries, the control box and the software. It's worth EVERY penny though, very reliable and very accurate in my short amount of time using the table.
@@galtsgarage5775 I have a 1/3 plasma cutter, type CT312, but I really don't know what is the best plasma cutter
@@parlementparlement7672 I don't think that plasma cutter will work with a CNC plasma table because it is strike start or high frequency vibrate start. Ideally you want a plasma torch that has a pilot arc, and you would want a torch that will run at least 40A. I'm not sure what you plan on cutting but that plasma torch is max 30A which is really only going to work up to 16 gauge sheet. I cut 14 gauge primarily and I cut that at 37A. I would highly recommend the Primeweld Cut60. It's a very reasonably priced plasma cutter and the customer service is second to none. I've cut 1/2" steel with it no problem and I'm pretty sure it will cut 5/8". You can get them brand new I think for $800-$900 and speaking from my own experience you won't find better performance for the money.
I have mine metal guy cut it at 33”
Most of my cuts are 23.5" circular, next couple of sheets will be cut to 2x4 sections. It's rare that I need to cut something this size.
Not a true project until you bleed on it.
I have an embarrassing number of true projects...