The CrossFire Pro table is amazing and you can’t beat it for the price point! I’ve dreamed of my own CNC plasma table for years and Langmuir allows for that possibility. We have $20K plus industrial tables at work and you can’t hardly tell a difference in the end result. That said, use a bit of common sense and ingenuity when you are troubleshooting any problems. I thought I’d share a handful of recommendations to make the CrossFire Pro table even better, much of which were taken from this forum thanks to great ideas from others.
- The packaging is excellent along with the instructions. Bags are clearly labeled. Read through the entire set of instructions first and don’t skip steps because you think you know better!
- Build a set of shelves and casters as you assemble the unit! By using 2-1/2" sq tubing, the existing CrossFire Pro legs will slip into place and then no welding to the frame is needed. Allowing you to disassemble if ever needed, fix other parts, etc. Install casters with leveling feet.
- Use a urethane sealant instead of the silicone provided to join the two tables halves, otherwise you are asking for leaks. A great choice is Pro Flex RV Flexible Sealant. You can use the provided silicone to hit the corners of the table as mentioned.
- Use HammerFab Large Flat Recess Dimple Dies to enlarge and recess the existing drain pan holes. The large die fits perfect and allows for a 1" NPS Brass Bar Sink Drain that sits perfectly flush with the pan. No welding or other accessories needed.
- Plumb the drain system to a 20 gal tank and connect with 1" PVC pipe. A union will allow for direct connection to the bar sink drain along with a disconnect if needed. You can attach an air line (low psi) and slowly back-feed to fill the table after draining. Use Scotch Brite pads as filters over the drain.
- Plasma Green 9010 additive works great at the 5% recommended ratio.
- Add (2) 36" x 24" silicone mats to the water table to further protect the stainless. This will help prevent discoloration and damage to your water pan.
- Install a light above the table if needed, excellent lighting is critical.
- Go for the THC option, Hypertherm (or other reputable brand) plasma machine, and a machine torch - you won’t regret it other than the initial price scare. Others may claim initial success with cheap brands but your cut quality and consumable life truly will outweigh any other decision, hands down. If you pair this CrossFire Pro with a top notch plasma cutter then you are playing in the big leagues.
- Create a toolset in SheetCam that has the appropriate settings for each thickness of material along with choice of metal (mild steel, aluminum, stainless, etc). SheetCam far outperforms Fusion360 in generating G-code and cut path options. Don’t get me wrong, Fusion360 can be great to draw in (I use more for 3D while still using AutoCAD for 2D).
I hope the above tips and recommendations aid in your setup! Below are photos of the above mods:
