With our own staff of qualified engineers who are highly skilled in the operation of cnc plasma cutting machines, you can be assured of receiving sound advice about the right equipment for whatever metal fabrication tasks you need to undertake. It will precisely maintain the correct height over the work area to create the. Make things happen with an arclight dynamics cnc plasma system. Arclight s special effect still needs to land a hit to work, which will be much less likely since the boost only works against demons, and the special attack itself is also weaker against nondemons, dropping down to 5% reduction. The torchmate software has more of a learning curve, but so does driving a car versus pedaling a tricycle because it is more capable. Machine normally cuts metal shapes with plasma but can be easily adapted to a variety of uses. We spoke to maurice from metal form group to get the lowdown on the machines and find out what it is about plasmacam that gives them an edge on the competition. We create metal art, parts and custom coat of arms.
Purchased in december of 2004, we have never taken this machine and table out of the crate. Plasmacam pride themselves to be specialists in the industry of metal cutting. Keep a record of the average parts life over time in number of starts or arcon time and develop guidelines for expected parts life based on the. Each of our machines is designed to be a fully functional system without the need for additional options. Plasma tables built at our plant in mineola, tx usa. The edge quality, edge squareness and smoothness is the result of good motion, good height control and a. In order to do this, your machine must be programmable for example, magnetic and optical tracing machines are not. Sheetcam is suitable for milling, routing, plasma, waterjet, laser and oxyfuel cutting. Plasmacam is a package of hardware and software for plasma cutting of metal pieces, whether for use in some other construction or as parts of metal art. We used to have to order my metal blanks, now i can cut one in minutes and have a sign completed quickly, instead of waiting.
The most costeffective, reliable medium to heavy industrial cnc plasma cutting system on the market. Plasmacam s new inexpensive robotic cutting table holds a handheld plasma torch and runs off your pc. Machine torch and 25 foot lead, arclight dynamics 5x5 cnc plasma table. I notice allot of contributers here have arclight tables. We have largely switched from wood sign blanks to metal blanks. A video showing my 4x8 series1 plasma table in action cutting some aluminum sheet. This tutorial tracks my process of using various software programs and a laser etching machine, glass acid etch and glue with a base plate of leds to make the glass. The arc pro 9600 4 x 8 cnc plasma table represents the very best in small shop cnc plasma tables at an affordable price. Taking your dxf files and converting them into gcode that mach 3 can read, sheetcam gives you absolute. Plasmacam model dhc computer controlled plasma cutting machine for sale.
The second piece of software needed is mach3, and each crossfire comes with unlimited access to the fullyfeatured trial version 500 gcode line limit. If you want to provide your own unit, the following table can help you make a good choice. Read and convert scanned pictures or handdrawn artwork. Cnc plasma decision je, look at the ldr motion systems table and see what you think.
Because the plasmacam designedge software is so powerful, fast and easy to use, several companies currently use it to program their laser, water jet, and other xy cutting machines. As well, it better sets up students for industrial cad programs, without being that intense i have no idea how. So gary, since i have the old 98z plasmacam software, that is limited in its design capabilities, is it possible if i could get a copy of sheetcam. Use various fonts to add artistic lettering to your designs. I have to say the training videos at arclight dynamics are the best. Oct 26, 2011 plasmacam cnc machine cutting intricate art scenes in pumpkins for halloween. Plasmacam cnc plasma cutting table is inexpensive, easy. The unit uses a hand held plasma to create quality profiled parts. Plasma cutter comparison cnc plasma cutter comparison. The arc pro 4800 4 x 4 cnc plasma table represents the very best in small shop cnc plasma tables at an affordable price. So, i want to build or buy a cnc plasma table ih8mud forum.
The design 2 cut software does everything youll ever need and performs great. So, plasmacam enters the equation with their designedge software that does get a lot of praise. For the price of the 4x4 plasmacam, you can find a nice 4x8 table from dynacnc or ezrouter, or even torchmate. Mach3 is a controller software that communicates directly with the crossfire electronics and is used for tasks such as jogging the torch, zeroing the axes, and executing cutting programs. One simple program allows you to do any of the following. I like what ive seen for the dynatorch software and ease of use. Looking at the price comparison of plasmacam and arclight, it seems that there is more for the money with arc. Since 2002, our mission has been to create the best moviegoing environment possible, through careful thought, design, and attention to detail. The control system is one of the most feature rich on the market, and comes with a two year warranty, plus support. When you buy a piece of equipment, you expect more than just wires and motors. Designed with the operator in mind, youre always within arms reach of your computer controller software.
Mach 3 control software is the best cnc software on the market today. The mad series cnc plasma tables are configurable to use either an air table or a water table. But i know some people love the design edge software from plasmacam, however, the cost was a turn off for me. If you are interested in placing a custom order, please send us a message. I could do my designing in it with your design files, put it on a thumb drive, take it to my old windows 98 computer that is hooked to the plasmacam machine, and then download the finished design on. This machine comes with very impressive software for importing and reproducing almost any shape from scanned images, computer fonts, to common drawing programs. Why plasmacam plasmacam is a low cost cnc plasma profiler that allows profiling at home or in a light fabrication workshop. I like the ability to use the hand held torch with the plasmacam instead of buying a separate machine torch. I havent seen the new plasmacam software, but the old software is just out of date. Torchmate offers its new, affordable, cnc educational packages for use in all types of school settings including university, trade school, high school and more. The plasmacam software can be used to draw new designs, or to modify existing designs. Received my arclight 9600 about a month ago and havent got it up and running yet. Plasma cutter and addon items available at checkout. I really like the water bladder system so you can vary the depth of the water, but then i like the looks and the attached computer cabinet of the arclight.
Arclight dynamics 4x8 cnc plasma table trick tools. Westcott also has great tech support if you do have any issues and you cant beat the price for a turn key plasma table. Plasmacam actually refers more properly to the hardware, although some also refer to the software by this name. Our packages come with readypaks to be used right away and start delivering a high quality learning experience for your students. An ultra affordable personal cnc plasma table that will transform the way you design and build. We ship all plasmacam equipment free australia wide. There is no better cnc cutting and router machine for metal products manufacturers to have. Plasmacam is heralded as the worlds leading brand in cnc robotic plasma cutting machines. Plasma cnc tables so manny choices would like your. Whether it be melbourne, sydney, brisbane, perth, adelaide, canberra or country and remote areas.
Read drawings from a variety of other software programs. Although gotorch works with virtually any plasma cutter, different brands give different results when used for cnc cutting. Cnc plasma table for sign shops, metal art and much more. Aug 16, 2007 samson is the same company as plasmacam.
Not to mention it is the same rinky dink construction and design as the plasmacam. You also need to take into account the nature of the special attacks. This is a side businesshobby for me and i dont want to spend 23 months just learning how to cut out a circle. Cnc software sheetcam inkscape mach3 arclight dynamics. When you search for plasmacam serial for example, you may find the word serial amongst the results. A free library of quality vector clip art for cutting. Check out their website to learn more about their cnc tables and accessories. The installation often requires the user to enter a valid serial number to proceed. We incorporate mach 3 software on our cnc plasma tables because of the ease of use, intuitive layout, simple command and instruction, and overall flexibility. Used to make intricate artistic metal pieces, mechanical parts, or hvac fittings. All about vector clip art files, requests, sources and vendors. Big league performance at a much lower cost than the.
Industrial quality plasma tables at an affordable price. The arclight comes with automatic height control standard where the plasmacam has it as an option i dont remember the additional price for ahc. Arclight and ldr are also other possible solutions. Arclight includes a basic computer and computer cabinet in the price and that will be an additional cost if i get the dynatorch. Metal form group is the australian importer for all plasmacam dhc2 and samson 510 plasma cutting machines. Im new to cnc and ill be teaching myself and possibly take an intro course at the community college. Plasma machines, cnc plasma cutter machine, australia. Feb 19, 2018 a video showing my 4x8 series1 plasma table in action cutting some aluminum sheet. I would like it to be a turnkey system complete with a plasma cutter, and preferably a water table. What other manufacturers consider addons, we consider standard. Click on the features button to see some of sheetcams features.
Better machines that will outlast and out perform the pcam. In october of 2005, plasmacam sent out a replacement controller module, which was installed and then crate sealed back up. Plasmacam cnc machine cutting intricate art scenes in pumpkins for halloween. An automatic torch height control, or thc, is one of the most important elements of a mechanized shape cutter. See why arclight dynamics cnc plasma cutting tables, routers, and milling machines are industry leaders in durability and price. Since 1981, they have been designing and manufacturing cnc plasma cutting machines that promise to deliver innovation, superb precision, and outstanding performance. From the enclosed control cabinet to the magnetic release torch mount, one would expect to pay thousands more. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Both share common tough design features detailed by bob in this construction video.
Plasmacam has reinvented the wheel to offer the software and cncdrive systems needed for a lowcost system. Mach 3 allows arclight dynamics cnc plasma tables to run with the simplicity of a push of a button or can allow for intricate manipulation while cutting on. Arclight dynamics manufactures professional grade cnc plasma tables that provide serious performance and dependability. Arclights special effect still needs to land a hit to work, which will be much less likely since the boost only works against demons, and the special attack itself is also weaker against nondemons, dropping down to 5% reduction. I cant decide for you which cnc plasma table is best for you, all i can do is share my experience. The perfect lightindustrial plasma cutting experience. All of these parts draw in cad plasmacam software and cut on 4 x 4 plasmacam with either a powermax85 or a powermax45. Sheetcam and 98z plasmacam softwar readytocut vector.
Software mach 3, sheetcam, solid edge 2d, inkscape. The thc monitors the arc voltage from the plasma cutter and uses this information to control the position of the torch relative to the material being cut. You rely on quality machines backed by exceptional service. The edge quality, edge squareness and smoothness is the result of good motion, good height control and a good plasma cutter.
Mach 3 allows arclight dynamics cnc plasma tables to run with the simplicity of a push of a button or can allow. Im in between arclight and ldr motion systems mainly because of the water table already being built into the design as well as cost. The heavy 316 steel subframe supported by sturdy 4 x 3 x 14 wall steel legs, underside reinforcement, and adjustable leveling pads allow. Metal form group is an authorised distributor offering the renowned and reliable plasmacam and samson cnc plasma cutting machines from the usa. Sheetcam is a low cost but feature packed cam package.
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