Plasma & Torchmate

[worntorn]

Which of the Everlast plasma cutters are suited to use in a plasma table? Thinking of a Torchmate 4x4.

Are any of the multi-process machines up to this task?

Glen

[worntorn]

Went back thru the product list and went one click further, I see all the info is right there. It looks like the 60C is best suited.

I'm guessing the multi-function machines are not at all suitable for this usage since there is no mention of it. No doubt the duty cycle is not up to the task with so much stuff packed in a single machine.

Glen

[performance]

Next to that the PP 50. But the 60C is built specifically with CNC in mind.

[worntorn]

note the 60c is three phase, which probably makes it a nogo for most backyardigans.

I do have three phase in the shop thru a phase convertor, but I'm not sure how the electronics on the plasma would stand up to it. Our three phase transformed to 440 then back down to 110volt single phase(hard wired into the machine) popped the original DRO on my Mill within a few seconds of powering up. Now I run the new DRO on wall current 110volt.
I've been running large three phase equipment on the phase convertor for 25 years, but running new electronic machinery is a totally different game.

Glen

[performance]

I am not sure and will have to confirm with the factory, that the 60 C will operate on 220V 1 phase. Future models will definitely be. The 60 C can be used regularly as a normal plasma with the hand held optional torch. I also believe that Duncan told me the factory has wired the CNC torch a little differently but all that is needed to make the hand held torch work is to reverse two wires.

[geezer]

Which of the Everlast plasma cutters are suited to use in a plasma table? Thinking of a Torchmate 4x4.

Are any of the multi-process machines up to this task?

Glen

Glen, I don't see a problem with using any of the plasma cutters if you take steps to isolate your computor and can wire up the trigger switch, Check out this pp 70 on utube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otdkuluv334

I think you could skate by on your existing unit although a dedicated plama cutter would make more sense.

[performance]

Geezer, Though its technically possibly, we have had many issues with using regular HF, even in test facilities of major companies that KNOW how to isolate things. Its hit or miss and does take CONSIDERABLE shielding to make it safe. One blown component can cost more than the additional cost of the 60C. It can be done, but the cost to have a regular unit versus the 60C outweighs the time, expense, and effort needed to make one compatable. There are internal differences as well that make the 60C worthy of use with a CNC.

[parkour]

What makes the 60C particularly well suited for CNC? It starts other than with HF? It uses a blowback torch? Thanks.

[performance]

Yes, the start style is different. I think we have a thread discussing just the 60C. It has a HV start with Lower Frequency that is out of the harmful range. It is internally different and has all the features necessary including the machine torch. It starts and pierces very fast according to all our testing information.

[Tritium]

So does the PU205P also have a start like the 60C since it also has a CNC port?

Thurmond

[Oleg]

Torchmate has PP50 and PP60C units and they been testing it for a while.
they will shoot a few videos for us today or tomorrow and will post them on there site.
'stay tuned !

[worntorn]

Hi Mark


any word from the factory as to whether or not the present 60C will operate on single phase?

Glen

[performance]

Yes,

It is similar to our 250EX in that regard. Sorry for the delay. Just tie or cut the extra wire so it is out of the way.

[Titan winch]

Yes,

It is similar to our 250EX in that regard. Sorry for the delay. Just tie or cut the extra wire so it is out of the way.

Actually there is a little more involved than just doing this. There are a couple of wires that need to be switched on the main power switch that run from 2 secondary transformers to enable single phase220v to operate.
Cheers