I just received an email from Fusion 360 today (10-08-19) as they are updating their subscription. Here is a copy of what I received. Hope this helps.
Notice: Important updates to your Fusion 360 startup/hobbyist subscription.
Thanks for choosing Fusion 360. We need to let you know about two new subscription types, Fusion 360 for personal use and Fusion 360 for startups.
This does not impact your free access to Fusion 360. However, at the end of your existing term, in order to continue your use of Fusion 360, you’ll need to choose one of the three subscription types below:
Fusion 360 for startup use - Includes all existing Fusion 360 capabilities for the design and manufacture of new or innovative products. Approval is required. [For more information go here] http://click.autodesk.com/HF003gf0VogrDDCmrdO00NQ
Thanks for the info @stinker337. We are aware of these changes and we don’t believe it will impact how people are going to use Fusion 360 with the CrossFire or CrossFire PRO. Before this change, Fusion 360 was free for startups under $100k/annually but now you will need to register and apply to get this 1 year license if you are a business making between $1k - $100k annually (as long as you meet their basic qualifications at http://click.autodesk.com/HF003gf0VogrDDCmrdO00NQ you should be approved). For people using the CrossFire and PRO for personal use/side businesses generating <$1,000 per year, you will still have full access to the CAD and CAM functionality. If you’ve been using the free license in the past, this is identical and remains unchanged. We think that most CrossFire and PRO users will fall into this category and will have no issue. For those making a living with the machines, you can apply for the startup use and should be approved fairly easily.
The machine comes standard with Initial Height Sensing (IHS). IHS automatically detects the surface of the sheet so that it can accurately set the pierce height and the initial cut height.
The optional THC unit kicks in after the torch has been cutting for about 1.5 seconds and continuously adjusts torch height to keep it at an optimal distance above the sheet.
Hey guys, really excited to get the Pro! I’ve been watching Langmuire products for awhile now and almost pulled the trigger on the basic Crossfire, but wound up lucky hitting the Pro pre-sale! That said, I have a question…
First and foremost: will Langmuire release a start to finish video showing software tool chain to cut using the Pro? Specifically a video or series going from a black/white jpg sketch to svg/dxf to “Manufacture” in 360 to Mach 3 to cut. This would be huge to show appropriate settings with the Pro - and especially settings with the intro of THC. I have watched the other Langmuire YouTube videos, but the addition of a height control should be addressed with a video series of it’s own class, from start of design (convert to svg) to 360 to Mach 3 to final cut on the new machine. I have done a lot of research into the proper settings and can infer a lot, but to have a perfect example would be reassuring. Would be even better if it demonstrated a comprehensive setup to include proper air settings, consumable selection for the Razorcut, etc. Just my thoughts… would rather see it done right one time than spend 100 times figuring it out on my own. (I’m certain it will still take 50 tries to get it right, even with comprehensive videos, but that beats 100!).
Thanks guys and I look forward to the new toy! Hurry up January!
We have partnered with Price CNC to offer a customized THC unit for the CrossFire PRO including features such as ARC OK, adjustable THC delay, input isolation module (raw arc volts and 50:1 voltage divider), voltage tolerance settings, savable presets with 30 memory slots, automatic voltage sensing, and anti-dive functionality through software (ignoring blocks in g-code such as holes and tight arcs to prevent the torch from diving into the material when it slows down). The THC unit will come wired up and completely plug-n-play to our electronics enclosure and will also include a mounting bracket to the CrossFire PRO. We understand that using a THC can be tempermental especially when manufacturers provide little to no documentation but this is where we want to make a difference! We are going to make a comprehensive user guide, cut charts, and videos that will be an easy to follow guide for cutting with THC. When it is tuned in and cutting well it’s truly an automated process!
The THC isolation module input is designed to accept any non-HF plasma cutter in the following connection methods;
If you purchased a Razorweld 45 from us with the CrossFire PRO, it will come with two CNC ports. One is a 2 pin plug for automatic torch firing and the other is a 50:1 voltage divider output. To connect this plasma cutter to the CrossFire PRO you will simply connect one of the cables to the electronics enclosure for torch firing and the other to the THC isolation module 50:1 voltage divider input.
For plasma cutters with an included CNC port such as a Hypertherm or Everlast, these machines will come with a voltage divider in the CNC port already. We will provide a pigtail cable where one end connects into the THC 50:1 voltage divider port and the other will need to be connected to your plasma cutter (either manually yourself or with an off the shelf plug from your manufacturer. Note; Hypertherm machines block out the use of the CPC port on their machines unless you are using a machine torch so please check with them first before proceeding). This cable is only 2 low voltage wires and should be easy to make the connections.
For plasma cutters that don’t have a CNC port with voltage divider, you will need to tap into the raw voltage of your machine for measuring real-time arc voltages. The THC isolation module has a dual input so that it accepts either raw arc volts or a 50:1 output signal from a CNC port. For these customers, we will provide a pigtail cable where one end plugs into the isolation module raw arc volts port and the other can be connected to the hot wire and work wire inside the plasma cutter. We have wired up a Razorweld 45 here and it is an easy process and we will provide full instructions for how to wire up most common inverter plasma cutters.
This is my first tip-toe into this new world… I have a Hypertherm Powermax 900 with a hand torch that doesn’t seem to have any CNC Port in the cabinet. Do I need to order a cable and add it, or, would it be simpler and more effective to go with a Razorweld 45 (would I be able to add a Razorweld to my initial order)?
Mach3 does not read DXF files. It reads G-Code files (Mach3 .tap files).
This is a little confusing in their license description. They say it’s for non-commercial use but then further into the description they have an asterisk that says the generation of $1,000 or less makes you a “hobby business” so the non-commercial restriction doesn’t apply.
It would be easy to read it quickly and assume your use isn’t going to be allowed. But it’s clear (after a fashion) that it’s free for small businesses and individuals who only sell an occasional piece. Not sure that will stop the questions though
The big change is that the small business exemption was the limit was calculated on sales of stuff you used Fusion to create. Now it’s total sales.
That was my concern as well and I elected to go with the razor cut since they just improved the nozzle to extended the consumables. This is my first step into the cnc world and I wanted the plug and play option.
I have the hypertherm 45xp will that pigtail be automatically included with crossfire pro when it is delivered? (I also have the machine torch which I got a steal on because they couldn’t move the 45xp without a hand torch.)
