New CNC torch mounted today.

**Gadget** · 12-26-2009, 03:46 PM

I made a mount for the new CNC plasma torch today and got it mounted to the table. I hope to be able to make a cut tomorrow to try it out.
The torch is a Longevity unit in case you are wondering. It has a pilot arc lead on it so it should work well for CNC. The torch doesn't look true vertical but I have checked it with a level and it is true vertical. The perceived lean is an illusion.

**KHK** · 12-26-2009, 03:53 PM

Looks Great!!! The torch is vertical, but the camera man is crocked!!
Nice job Gadget

**Gadget** · 12-26-2009, 04:37 PM

And I talk with a lisp too.

**BearNPum** · 12-26-2009, 09:00 PM

Looking good, I am going to get that P-80 torch as well when I get my CNC together.

**Hamstn** · 12-26-2009, 09:14 PM

Looks great. I was looking at the place you got the plans from to build your table. I have a project I want to start next fall and so may start looking into it more and picking up parts. May have a few question for you.

**Gadget** · 12-26-2009, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by Hamstn

Looks great. I was looking at the place you got the plans from to build your table. I have a project I want to start next fall and so may start looking into it more and picking up parts. May have a few question for you.

I'll be here when you are ready and will answer any questions I can.
My suggestion would be to look at the belt drive plans they offer. If I had it to do over again I would go that route.
Dan

**junes** · 12-26-2009, 09:57 PM

One day I will make my table one day. Is the machine level as well?

**Gadget** · 12-27-2009, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by junes

One day I will make my table one day. Is the machine level as well?

The machine is on casters but I have leveling screws. Truthfully, I only use the screws to adjust for differences in the floor. If all four legs sit solidly on the floor it doesn't seem to make any difference if it is true level or not. Of course, if I ever to to a water table that will be different.

**BearNPum** · 12-27-2009, 01:24 PM

Gadget, I bought the old book of plans that has the belt designs. I think I am going to make something about 4'X4' to 4'X6'.

Probably go with steppers for the cost, and may just put a soleniod on the Z axis to lift the torch (or maybe just a scew height adjust), rather than motorizing it.

I need to get busy on this before winter is over.