Today we’re doing a deep dive into Fusion 360 and walking through the model for the plasma torch lead anchor I showed in a previous video. Downloadable 3D Models: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5144217 Stuff appearing in this video: CarbonX Carbon Fiber PETG (Amazon*): … Continued
Today we’re finalizing the plasma table, looking at the wire management, and reversing the X and Y axes to better align with the operator console. Stuff appearing in this video: Cable Raceway (Finger Duct) (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3CFUskr ASUS 21.5″ Touch Monitor … Continued
Today we’re going to sew a dust cover for the plasma table monitor mount. This is a simple project that can be done with basic tools and little or no sewing experience. Tools used in this video: ASUS 21.5″ Touch … Continued
Today we’re going to finish the monitor mount for the Langmuir Systems Crossfire plasma table. We’ll cut and bend a sheet metal mounting plate for the monitor, weld everything together, and install it on the table. Tools used in this … Continued
Today we’re building a monitor mount for the plasma table, and we’re going to try out a new filament: CarbonX Carbon-Fiber PETG. It’s supposedly strong and still easy to print. Let’s find out. CarbonX Carbon Fiber PETG (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3BEsoh3 Tools … Continued
Today we’re putting all the sheet metal tools together: The CNC plasma table, the magnetic bending brake, and a spot welder, to make a steel shelf for the plasma table. More details on plasma CAM in Fusion 360: https://youtu.be/FRVTYO6nvKA Tools … Continued
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We are continuing down the rabbit hole on the excessive current draw from the new sheet metal brake. Is it defective? Is it normal? Is the nameplate wrong? Tools used in this video (I warned you): Milwaukee Brushless 3/8″ Impact … Continued
Today we have a new electromagnetic sheet metal brake in the shop that requires a buck/boost transformer to adjust the supply voltage. We’ll look at the theory behind buck/boost transformers, wire one up, and get it running. Buck/Boost Transformer: https://bit.ly/3lGKngN … Continued
Today we’re rewiring a Hypertherm Powermax 30 XP plasma cutter for use on a CNC plasma table. Don’t do this. It’s dangerous. It’s also easy, and it works great. Tools used in this video: Hypertherm Powermax 30 XP Plasma Cutter … Continued