I recently got a table the larger base unit, I have it set up and I have made successful cuts but I am just learning to walk. Started with a cut ready file from the file share site on a test coupon and that way I know everything works and is connected correctly. Good there.
Anyway, I saw a french bulldog cut ready file and wanted to cut it for my elderly mother who has one for a kind of a fun test. I downloaded the file but when I went to run it I got an error that the file did not have THS. I have tried to find a way to manipulate it to add it but it does not seem possible in the search I have done, Not the end of the world but it was there and I would make her happy so if there is an easy way why not.
thanks, I have the Crossfire XL with THC. As for software I have been playing with both of them but seems to have gravitated towards the Fusion 360 as it seems newer. I have not committed to one yet but on the path of Fusion 360, happy to change if there is a reason. Mostly because I did not want to fork out the money to buy it and then not like it.
not sure how to post a file but this is where the file I was trying to use. https://www.langmuirsystems.com/fireshare/pup
the plasma is a Hypertherm 65 but running on 16 gauge steel 45 amps fine cut at 250 in/min according to the table in the manual. .06 to work and pierce height .15. I put .5 seconds on pierce delay, I cut one with 1 second delay and I think that is too long as the pierce hole is larger than the cut line. I have the machine cable so I donât have to take it off if I want to use it hand held torch, there are about a million zip ties on the torch cable and I would hate to take them off everytime.
Thanks so much, Can you just edit in a text editor? Or something else? My mom will thank you. Ill cut it tomorrow.
Made some big progress tonight on the software front. Went from a drawing to almost cut ready, one last thing to figure out on how to move the cut lines from outside to in. Ill get there. Took me a bit to figure out that I could not do the contour selection because the size of my drawing was microscopic. none of the google searches mention that but sure engough once I figured out how to scale it that problem went away.
You can edit G-code in a text editor, just make sure you save with the proper file extension. I use Notepad++ which is designed to edit code with better âfind and replaceâ functionality.
There are some pretty good tutorials for Fusion 360 on YouTube as you probably already know. Product Design Online has been recommended on the forum by several members.
This video from NTD Racing is not too bad for taking you through the full workflow from design to post processing. There may be better ones out there, but this is one of the first ones I watched when I got my table.
Lots of good info on the forum. Be sure to use the search function to find a lot of answers.
Thanks all, I have not had to learn so much in a long time but it is pretty interesting and dare I say enjoyable despite the frustration because every once in a while the light bulb turns on. Some times it is dim butâŚ
We all have these momentsâŚcall them learning experiencesâŚ
One thing I do is that I have a white board in the shop that I have a list of things to check before I cut and if an error pops up.
Pre-start
air
âgroundâ clamp
confirm start point
ensure pattern fits
reset zero
check amps
air dryer on
Error checks
unplug and replug all cables
check THC for clean and connections (x axis)
recheck above list
drain tanks, check desiccant
it helps as you get busierâŚorâŚolder
I also changed the header of this topic to solvedâŚ
