Torchmate CNC Plasma Manual - Jonathan Hils, Associate Professor
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1. Fd ER ES EEE PEEP FL E FR Repeat this with all of the parts leaving one lead In and one lead out not Joined pa k s z a ue 44 pm iom 5 S A w mj ou lt DD E 7 1 2 EL PER PS ER ER CT EP E CERE ER El ETE EZ ERES ER EE E ELE E UP Ea EZ EIER EL EIER 2531212 Oleri The nodes can be edited just as any drawing and the leads can be cleaned up by eliminating some of the nodes Lal Terchenahe CAD Edit Unaiki C Eat Layout Eana Trani Opos Heb b dh d minam T I St bh JQ mamas Il Was rii A a a ad a 4 m amet ACRLGSHNUBDOTKITI ZE in 1 ee aa e ea ae DN 1 2 E PER PS ER B CT ERE ES EP ER TER Fg rra aa Fama E UP E By joining the nodes occasionally the cut direction will change to reverse it select the node that should be the starting point right click and select Set Start Point the right middle option ul T r Crate LAD In LI d ER Ed TE LIN Lemi nanam Tro vua Ora Heb pm ni pa mu E ED S amp gu6enoo4 XusO qa Aria k EL ee UNE LIPE EPP Reg Ue A E TLL z 3 j Ne2. CNC CUTTING SYSTEMS Torchmate CAD Version 7 1 User s Guide Revised October 2008 Simple CAD Drawing This section describes basic drawing of a simple shape and how to prepare this shape to be cut Please refer to later sections of this manual for further explanation on topics discussed Creating a Shape Torchmate CAD s main screen has a tool bar along the left hand side of the screen and information bar along the top All drawing is done in the main screen defined by the rulers along the margins The top bar displays the size of the object its position and scale The left hand tool bar contains tools used for drawing and manipulating objects Lemi Janam Tan image Opera Heb see x tio 41 y 100 0000 ily k h ge Ff oom 5 imo j amp aah dd zi a n y 2 s a PM Nom muc rr mmc 4 Endo F EHI a TEP HE Ele le et ix Eh ek 0 DP gt E Marve Artur Di imana mi la 3 s d m ae eee S P P E P PE RIT ES EP E E GPS ER E Pid Ed 71 2 FE E PE E P E E E EIE ER wipe mud E Layer 1 On the left hand bar the shape tools can be accessed The Shape Tools menu has a few simple shapes to start most part drawings with circle oval square polygon star arrow and a
3. dec m 2U E Z 1 w s i w w ae A ee r 1 fJ e R N r isa j i 4 1 f r E 4 k 1 af dle 1 ON E x 7a E TES id F X ial J f EPF Ee fal OE SR ER E eae eee eee eos aa ele Taper i The parts are now Joined the last step 1s to create a tool path again This time the tool path will be Online since the offset was already done the first time the tool paths were created Lal CAD Lied CT Ley GOE Tracom lmp Ce Opera Hep Ting P L 1 si Simo Hx e am attest E i ib Phat eria 1 any F bou Qe em ie z Ear Teri A lt ae Cut Template iar 4 L MI Appi Tact Path A 2 ab Bo Poe gets gt Pond m a ri f d AM a C ST j ss 9 a FL 1 9 N m A J X Ium e w E e a f x z a a ERI D E _ Fils GB D Siska
4. x ad a l v LLL xL M ES S hy i _ 7 N i 1 Y 4 i LI N 1 7 Pl a ES St N N y F t E SA i l ill E isj J s s J a PD PD ED ILL eee ee ees C E PS ERO ER PS FER E FR EL ELE ER FG ED EIE SR D E ES FD ERE EL EG E ajajajaj Select all of the tool paths go to Arrange gt Make Path This converts the tool path back to a polygon but allows the parts to be Joined together J Tercbmale CAD Lait C Leet arra waum Dee Was Opera Hep B gt w RGE 000 Susa Trek pe REE GOO OPS DEES eee eee C ERI PS ERO ER EP FR E FR C ZEE ER P ED D ESD ES EL PER E EL EL EB EG E sj j O Layer i Double click on the parts to enter node editing Join the lead in of one part to the lead out of another by selecting the two nodes right click and select Join middle top option Tercbmale CAD Grange Machina Tom dew Opies Heb 2 229 po Ae 3 Aes wuose awueqmaos 3 E T kF 1 kn ela opr gt w y 1 Jen era ene eran te Ek l s 4 d CP Bes eee
5. Delay Rec Thickness Air Height Height Speed PSI torch lead Volts in ipm in sec in length rel 19199191591 9 oor rep wm o s o e ew u oo 99 s 10 0 141 108 0 19 35 0 20 0 30 0 07 om ww o as om oor ENSE Tae oars as s em 200 oo EIE E om am s mem um Standard Shield Cup Deflector Maximum Life Shield Cup OPERATION 4T 12 Manual 0 4982 CUTMASTER A60 Aluminum 40A Air Plasma Air Shield Starter Cartridge Heavy Duty Starter Electrode Cartridge Material Gas Pressure TS SONE Arc Voltage Working Travel Speed Piercing Delay 0 Rec Thickness Air Height Height Speed PSI torch lead Volts in ipm in sec in length mas s masa ss ei L s NA Lew K 0 07 Standard Shield Cup Maximum Life Shield Cup OPERATION 41 14 Manual 0 4982 CUTMASTER A60 4T 09Recommended Cutting Speeds for Machine and Automated Torches With Shielded Tip Mild Steel 40A Air Plasma Air Shield Starter Cartridge Heavy Duty Starter Electrode Cartridge Gas Pressire Torch Initial Kerf Width Arc Voltage Working Travel Speed Piercing Delay 0 Rec Thickness Air Height Height Speed PSI GA in inch torch lead Volts in ipm in sec in length zo s ss 99 De ooo E EN EM NE M NAM M
6. Patek _ _ hymn T n ath Vana of Shea paden Abed x Shoes JD E A hien imap Dni aj F Landi w Shoes Gude Lobe E Pietie 4 m rtt aquy ib Bh hin LA w I s p 41 BREED PST IS P en FL E P P P E 73 RR EN P P E PE P aP ER FC FE EP EC E S ERI E ERE EI PT EI EZ ER SER E ER EE P E ED E ERI ESI CL 82 ssepe The only remaining object 15 the tool path this part is now ready to export to be cut ires LELT GA dg M andi m Ta Ei 3 EZ T F m zi eer x a r 2 m z xl K Je 5 LESTIE SR ERE S ES ESPERE P EP ER REIR CER PS ELE EP EL TS FR ER P CELER ERE EL ERE ERE ER ER EZ EL ERE CER ER Layer 1 Exporting Files To be able to cut a part it needs to be exported as a DXF format To export go to File gt Export Lal Terchenahe CAD LE fe Layout Machi Trio dew Heb hes 3 H 1010000 Open Chet 1h non M x rg ora stc EBE NES Pasal Fire file etal Et 1 CAMDOCUMEA UL T Ere L TA 2 C peocamants and arid San CDL 4Cibesumecd
7. gt Fil RB DG Soka Horas Lapi Lager 1 Coke ia on k s CORR DOSES oe eee eee eee SAA ajajja E arer 92 Importing DXF Format Drawings The DXF format is a universal exchange format for dimensioned drawings Torchmate CAD can import DXF files and once in the CAD they can be manipulated and toolpaths can be created To bring in a DXF drawing the first step 1s to create one in another program in this case AutoCAD IsCAD Land Desktop 2009 Drawingt dwg 2 D MEE Mee e PE r i H E 2 2 20970 hive line 5pecify first point E e Fi Hanm ILES Depending on the program the option to create DXF may be listed under Save As or Export 7009 Drawing dr 4 i Y lr D a F F i fupe a coy cl the curn dorang under rama name SAWEAS Expert Press F1 for more kalp tj Exft hE Urd Desktop line 5pecify first point Lu mk e i ER 8 1 E 7 LZ c E bns Ele The program being used may have multiple options for which type of DXF to export as some will yield better results than others when brought in to Torchmate CAD 13 Sare Drawing saved Decking dan 7 1 Addtisnal Hein ter AW Graphics 34 Seng C53 s 2008 Premi L E SHEPPING LE
8. y y oem asm Hx h Cy 1 Bg M Tit gt Shoke Lager Lopes 1 Bj 4 on b e Ez SRE ER SR ED E E S E PEE I P E EP ER EP E ER EP EE EP E CER PER CT E GR ajajaja Blei To correct this first select all of the components of a single part ED Torchmate CAD rani ng ch EM Layout Arap Maden Trao image Geliens Help wi 00000 ipe 00000 2 1000000 Ja C ooo s P Jis n A 1 ox i 10 000 di iFa AEA nN By y 38 k Pad a e m a amp m gt YAR lt gt Meque Sene K hi h ee nia erst SARI ER ER CO ELEC E EP ER 1 EZ EL ER ER ER E E EJ EJE Layer 1 I Go to Arrange and choose Connect Path this will tell the CAD to think of every object selected as one single part LI Torchmate CAD Draw ngi CLl FAR Layout Trento image Vee Cais Help Kader h 12609 3 1000000 3 C goo s um 3 Mg d Dresk Path Ciel B SE d HA connect Path t E l Rubber Stamp 2 21408 55 COH Reduce hoder L3 EHE h Lock Object A A s Saga y ift a ka n Correr k Coren 1 Chin Grape 1 K i d zum ioa 4 Dur k J e 1 RS Se SABRES 23 E UP E E e E E Es E Ci E EJ r E C E En 1
9. DD Layer Lan 1 _ Kara aeo eme AA Ar Iu clu ak i ie TE b a s 2 OPS EL PRI 2 PF RR eee C ED DP ERO ER ZJ ED ELE ER P ED E SERERE EL E EL EL EG E ajajajaj O karer i Again keep in mind when using common line cutting with plasma cutting the plasma can go out when traveling over an already cut area When cutting parts with holes the holes will need to be created separately and cut order will have to be edited before cutting O ws _ Why when I create a tool path the original drawing is grouped with the tool path and I cannot delete it In Torchmate CAD there is one default setting that must be changed to eliminate this problem Go to Options gt Torchmate Setup gt Tool Path Preferences Lal CAD CT Eat Layout Machine Trim image Wes BOSE Heb x 000 H L puas OK w t 3 am 2 Gd WELL E E F UTI TES be A gt FUTE mt R a hiomat miis Px y 0 22 Lu J T m M x aj mje on 1 s E e ee Ea ERE ED SR E 28 E P ER FR C ERIS ERO ER P FR E FR EL Osseo me i Ensure that Group tool paths with originals is unchecked Press and all
10. gt es n nn TESI PI TE PR eee RR RR P SSE 2 E ER ELE ERI at wi s s I Layer a Tool Path View Show Direction Show Order The Tool Path Viewer opens a window if Show Order is checked it will display the cut order The cut order 15 displayed as numbers next to each part When a part with multiple inside cuts 1s displayed it 1s still only displayed as a single number Tardive image ew Opa Hep een x i om Simo x e am Ae xo AT 3 ion bn IP Er knare x EOP TIN ETE INC RUN TTE EI TON s Lu a x E M a a z 8 re NETT pur 4 in es n FRA ERN H M i p I 15 p h ni 2 CLP SU z Mr j s _ mis oo s s RSS ADA To change the order double click on any part the To Position window will appear The number indicates the sequence position simply type in the new position to change the order To Position Lal Terchenahe CAD x 000 3 imo x e am He H ee nm HF 3 100 m Tura e 8 GQ EIN ELTELTE
11. Saxa Toad Paii ey E d a 2 tt i 51 1 1415 Kh E amp P gt gt w imis am 2 ei e n Jj PEEL EL 1 750800 a da P PR LP SAA ee EL PE UPS PERLE FL CL E EP EL wipe mud E Layer 1 The only object visible now is the original object Lal CAD Liver Enano Machine Trai Vew Hep 4 zl ssa x ET im 5 qnan dy e pr BE E ees Fo i i T i Dem w L JFR um FR X TE j 4 ud J x 5 s aj m B UN MCN ME UNE UEM MU MALO 5 s d PLE PI P E eee eee Aaa UP P FS PER PS Fd ER ES PEE EEE a d E FL E FR 1 ER Layer 1 Select the object and press Delete the screen will be blank now Go back to View gt Show Tool Paths LJ CAD Layout Mache Trim les ELI Optra Heb vi Shoes Dian x Du de ar mike i D 114 mms y Shoes ben n Yr 3 f oe Thos pimp abet P a Uni Pl ano Beep Ca tiras im x m4
12. s omo E ATK Y rj m LM x n IE EL F m ra 77 Ale Al sj d amp amp m gt zx x E 4 oce MCN NOTI EMI H u rer ae d nD TE BREED ZI P Pa P FE E L PP P FS PR PS EPI ER 1 ES PEE ER E a Fd FE E E P3 E E FL E ER CO larer i o Another method to reorder cuts is called Sequence There are four sequence options three of which are quite useful in many cases sequence by traits is only useful 1f each part is a different layer or color To access the sequence options go to Layout gt Sequence here the four choices are available Lange Traci Jee ew Heb Hove au A nd Pie ee x x id m i L2 rond ay i P m ai LL J lt v EM T 7 RE se ns RF r VE fs oo SRFS GF EPIRI EU ERSTER SDN s s a Start Sequence is the first choice in the menu Begin by selecting the first object to be cut then select Start Sequence bes fa SES y a re na E ONE ahay uwa HRS Pa PF E E P E P ELE EE RD pa E ERI LE
13. Arrange menu Make path takes multiple objects and tells the CAD to consider them as a single part Make path 15 used primarily to create holes in objects Start with an outline and a few holes Let Lace Mahira Trl lease des Opra Hep 0 sa roo Joe n axe nau Sg C nox mm p iud n zl 1 z s uec a n aux 51 m i 4 ll Kj KW SE god Lam gt ee MN m H Ek eh amp er gt E itki gt e c ep JSR E E ERI E ELE EI wiped BE Layer 1 The part when it is just created 1s four separate objects the objects need to be merged together to one part Select all objects that compose the part then go to Arrange and select Make Path Lal Terchenahe CAD CTM A v rer Convert 2 rat H ELi ud V r m m D m 1 l d Fal Stok Ligper 1 Colin Xl s ep n st C EE PRI E C PR a EL CES P ERE P EZ E E E E E E E VE d Bayer The objects are now one part and one path The best way to ensure that this is the case is to go to View and select Show Fill this displays the object as the CAD interprets it the fill
14. Gas indicator turns ON if there is sufficient gas pressure for power supply operation and the cool ing fans turn ON NOTE Minimum pressure for power supply operation is lower than minimum for torch operation The cooling fans will turn ON as soon as the unit is turned ON After the unit is idle for ten 10 minutes the fans will turn OFF The fans will come back ON as soon as the torch switch Slart Signal is activated or if the unit is turned OFF then turned 0N again If an over tempera ture condition occurs the fans will continue to run while the condition exists and for a ten 10 minute period once the condition is cleared Set Operating Pressure 1 Place the Power Supply Function Control knob to the SET flow position Gas will 2 For Standoff cutting adjust gas pressure from 70 85 psi 4 8 5 9 bar LED s In center of control panel Refer to the Standoff chart for pressure setting details Art A 07946 Manual 0 4982 GUTMASTER A60 STANDOFF Typical Cutting Speeds CutMaster A60 Gas Pressure Settings Cutting speeds vary according to torch output am SL100 perage the type of material being cut and operator Leads SL60 Mechanized Torch skill Refer to Section 4T 08 and following for greater Length Hand Torch SL 100 SV details Automation Torch Output current setting or cutting speeds may be Up to 25 reduced to allow slower cutting when following a 7 6 m 5 2 bar 5 2 bar line or usin
15. and break path allows for the editing of single components of a part or the merging of elements to create a part Show fill is an invaluable tool for keeping track as to what stage a part is in as it will show what the computer is considering a part Connect Path is used to join gaps in a object these gaps be very small and will generally occur in objects scanned or imported in to Torchmate CAD The easiest indication that an object needs to have connect path applied to it is when Show is on any object containing a gap will show up as a dotted line Lad Terebenale CAD C Layout Trio image dew Heb mr i H ir C nom aja z j T5 z Deets DEOR nooo 3 I J m ti 4 Eh er ae DP gt B i le le ele x t e d BRS abe See ASB eee ER P FGJ OSS EEE 1 E E E P E E E E EP E E Eg Layer 1 Select the object and choose Connect Path from the Arrange menu The CAD will ask for an Allowable Error this is the maximum distance it will attempt to join a gap a J Lal Tercbenahe CAD CTM Layout Janam Meha Cram image dew Opera Hep oben Hd a a x 25 UN H 211121 3 ton rm JE C nam zl Spiraea s s pee 3 D nous j H BY Dons B C l SE I T
16. t P FE PER PS LP ER UD FL EST PS EC EE UPS ER E ERI ER ET EZ ERE P ED ELE P ER E ERI ER EI EL ERI sajad By list uses a moveable list to order cuts INEO TESTI LN PES Lew Aure fies liwasan n a Br ud a x 3 id _ nni ara Ium oe 44 g rw zl G n r A vu p Q 4S4 F T LM P Tv zi El H b E a m de N a 5 1 e n SAAS AA EIER When Is selected from the list it will also be highlighted with a red square on the work area Lal m Lem M emm aw Ot er a asa x 000 4 200 100 x 4 o HF am 10d td n liri di EDI 1 ka E 4 vao QQ 2 5 xj r ad 4 m A 3 ja on k nr JOSS RSPR L5 DEN CJ t P FPE PS LP ER es EST EP EC EU ER E ERI ER PET EZ ERE PERDE EP ERI E ER EL ERI arer i The order is changed by dragging a part up or down the list or by using the positioning buttons in the menu t J CAD Laiti C F n Fus T n E ass x 000 H am z mm x HJ s HF om m Q o u p SQ Wii k E r J PR hd LES n xj
17. 1 through 5 To determine the second digit count the pressure indicators reading from bottom to top 0 through 7 In the example below the Temp indica tor and 75 psi indicators are on indicating the version would be 2 3 l 7 __ a a Art A 07988 1234 5 When the D Fault indicator is ON or blinking it will be accompanied by one of the pressure indica tor lights depending on what the Fault is Only one of these faults will be displayed at one time If more than one fault exists when the first fault is corrected and cleared the next fault will then be displayed It is possible to have a fault indicated in the function indicators and another fault indicated in the pres sure indicators The following table shows each of the Faults possible Indicator Max Over Pressure 90 Internal Error 85 Shorted Torch _ 80 Consumables Missing 75 StartError 0 70 jPatsinPace 65 ImpuPower Min Under Pressure NOTE Fault explanations are covered in the follow ing tables Max 85 75 70 65 Min Manual 0 4982 CUTMASTER A60 Explanation of Faults UNDER PRESSURE Indicates that operating pres sure is set too low and power supply output power will be disabled INPUT POWER Indicates primary line voltage is outside the operating limits of the power supply as selected by the setting of INPUT VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH at the rear of the unit
18. A MI A T ET J 4 m X 4 Ll F ja on of e a I Dram EL PER PS ER EI CI ER PEL ES EP ER TER ETE EZ ERES E ELE E EI EIER EL EIER Any time the cut order is changed it can be viewed again by going to the Tool Path Viewer in the View menu Keep in mind that the order displays a part with multiple cuts simply as a single number FJ CAD see H 200 immo jx pm 2 im ee os HT 2 10060 j 8 HO S 4 r a I him Komal a RGE D Suck Teck GE 20101 Lisa 1 fala on k 1 1 ER ER E eee see ESD E ER CC E ER CEP ER EIFU CD Cl ER ER FREE ER EP E E EI ER E EJ ER ref O Layer 1 What is common line cutting and how is it accomplished in Torchmate CAD Common line cutting 1s a method of drawing that links some or all of the tool paths together as one single path This 1s useful when working with thick plate using oxy fuel or when cutting with plasma and using an edge start method In both these cases restarting a cut in the middle of the plate can take an upwards of 30 or more seconds or may be impossible Common line cutting allows the tool to cut from one part to the next without turning off Keep in mind that the path m
19. DI 17 6001 eges e 2000 E na 2j 00000 d F gt F aj A Corres Ta j Coren T Curi Elkin Graphics 2 Stretch w ae D i a a a m B E gt Fi Fol 0 Sicka s FG k Ligen m Layer 1 Colo j SSS EBE Eg ER aaee Layer a If connect path did not correct the gap the second method is to go into node editing Double click on the object to enter node editing mode L Torchmate CAD Mode Edit Drawing1 CDL Fdk Layout rangi Machen Tranio Www Opens Help uz ee 4 EM ET Am Le FA md A Fa Cu LICDI E m ES a m E 7 x a i f ra z lt x H ARLGSHVUR TIT 273456 ig 4 m h 5 g REEL ERE E IB EE ER CCS PS ERE Y ERE EE EI e E E EJ EL ER E ER ES E El Eg E liter 1 y _ Select any node and it will turn red If the Tab key is held down the CAD will cycle through the nodes selecting each one In sequence If there 1s a gap the cycle will stop and pressing Tab will do nothing At any place there 1s a gap select the node hold down right click this brings up the node options The top middle option 1s join this will Join the node with a nearby un Joined node Verify with Show that the p
20. E E Ead E Ed C Ed d Ed EJ End Ed Layer a Once the part is corrected Show Fill will display it correctly LI Torchmate CAD CD EAR Layout Arop Maden Trento image Ve Cpl Help DLE ju m 1 43 JI v y a 1 141411 z Ta uma E mcm B ilizi i isix 4 gt i n 2 4 72 ARGA E a E E d Ed RR RR gapi E E 9 BAS SEES C E E Ei E E E Ed Ed E Bl bayer a Fil 0 Shoka Nira imm 1 Coker When importing DXF files keep in mind that some parts may have no issues while others can have several it is always a good idea that before proceeding to cut or edit the part ensure that it Is correctly imported Frequently asked questions about tool paths What is the difference between a Male Female and Online tool path Tool paths come in three varieties male female and online The difference has to do with how the tool paths are offset from the original drawing When cutting with plasma there 15 a certain amount of material eaten away this is called the kerf In order to maintain the dimensions of a drawing the tool path needs to be offset from the drawing An outside cut will use a male tool path and an inside cut will use a female tool path An online tool path does not offset for any kerf and simply created a tool path along the center line of the drawing Lead ins and lead outs are also cre
21. Low is 208 230 VAC and high is 460 VAC Art A 08316 PART IN PLACE Indicates that the shield cup is not properly installed or tightened START ERROR Indicates that the START SIGNAL was active ie Torch Trigger depressed hand held pendant switch on or CNC signal for torch on during one of three conditions 1 During initial power up when ON OFF switch is turned to ON position 2 When fault which had been disabling the system is cleared 3 When the FUNCTION CONTROL SWITCH Mode is moved from SET position to any of the other three 3 modes of operation CONSUMABLES MISSING Indicates that the elec trode start cartridge or tip is missing or exces sively worn SHORTED TORCH Indicates the torch or lead has a shorted condition between positive and nega tive leads INTERNAL ERROR Indicates a microprocessor error OVER PRESSURE Indicates that operating pressure 15 set too high The Error Indicator will not flash when the pressure is above 95 PSI This LED will remain on and the system will operate but pilot starting and cut performance may be affected NOTE The cooling fans will turn ON as soon as the unit is turned ON After the unit is idle for ten 10 minutes the fans will turn OFF The fans will come back on as soon as the torch switch Start Signal s activated or if the unit is turned OFF then turned ON again If an over tempera ture condition occurs the fans will continue to run while the condition
22. Sequence by Vector is similar to Start Sequence but is more useful when rows of parts are used coni Move aus Sinn e am anaq bees n N UNIX spo Ce 5 a Aa F ER F a H m Fl 000 5 Tik ipe GD D Layer Laymi 1 aa 5l 3 e vel LP ajajaa Carer i With Start Sequence by Vector it is not necessary to click on each part to order them simply by clicking on two parts will also order the parts in between in series This is useful for rowed parts since only the parts on the end of the rows need to be clicked to sequence the entire sheet J Terehenabe CAD 1 CT Bee Treo ew Cphera Tool Pa 2 x 48 H Simo x e am ae pa C n ti HI q a A eS ee ee xl 3 id di m x x aft m Pere TERR EOS ER ER EP GP RR GR CFL ER PE EZ ER g Eg ED E EL ER CLER karer i Start Sequence by List is another way to change cut order Elli j M HH A an c sats 1 JOSS PR FI PS Ps P FL IR GJ
23. The second tab 1s called Basic Cut this tab controls the tool being used as well as the shape of the cut The tool pull down menu allows any tool from the tool library to be selected The tool is what defines the offset to be used Direction specifies the motion of the tool around the tool path Conventional will create cuts so that an outside cut travels counter clockwise and inside cuts will be clockwise Climbing will create the opposite direction tool paths For plasma cutting a Climbing cut should be used for routing generally a Conventional cut would be used but this can vary based on the bit used The Tool Path Cornering option allows for sharp or rounded corners to be created in almost all instances a sharp corner is desirable Move Control is used if the g code ts being output from the Torchmate CAD in most cases this will be unused The third tab is Lead In Out and controls all aspects of lead ins and outs The check boxes at the top enable a lead in a lead out or both For either type there is a choice between Arc Line When an Arc is selected a radius can be specified this 15 the length of the lead away from the actual cut For a line both a length and an angle need to be specified this angle Is in reference to the start point so a 90 degree angle will be perpendicular to the cut path For lead ins an Online lead can also be selected this is a lead in that will pierce on t
24. exceeded 3 Failed components in unit 3 Return to authorized service center for repair or replacement 1 Gas supply not connected to 1 Connect gas supply to unit unit 2 Gas supply not turned ON 2 Turn gas supply ON 3 Gas supply pressure too low 3 Set air supply inlet pressure to unit to 120 psi 4 AIR PRESSURE CONTROL 4 Adjust regulator to set air pressure see section 4 02 regulator set too low 5 Failed components in unit 5 Return to authorized service center for repair or replacement 1 Shield Cup loose 1 Hand tighten the shield cup until it is snug indicators flashing 2 Torch not properly connected to 2 Insure torch is securely fastened to unit power supply 3 Problem in torch and leads PIP 5 Replace torch and leads or return to authorized service center circuit for repair or replacement 4 Failed components in unit 4 Return to authorized service center for repair or replacement FAULT and 75 PSI 1 Start signal is active when 1 Start can be active for one of the following indicators flashing SWITCH is turned to ON Hand torch switch held closed position e Hand pendant switch held closed e CNC START signal is active low Release the START signal source 2 Problem in the torch and leads 2 Replace torch and leads or return to authorized service center switch circuit for repair or replacement 3 Failed components in unit 3 Return to authorized service center for repair or
25. exists and for a ten 10 minute period once the condition is cleared SERVICE GUTMASTER A60 5 05 Basic Troubleshooting Guide WARNING w wc SSS i i l l T l l l ll lll l lili l l l l i D il l l l l l ll l l l l l l l l l ll l D l l i i ES There are extremely dangerous voltage and power levels present inside this unit Do not attempt to diagnose or repair unless you have had training in power electronics measurement and troubleshooting techniques Problem Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action ON OFF Switch is on Primary power disconnect is 1 Turn primary power disconnect switch to ON position 2 Primary fuses breakers are 2 a Have qualified person check primary fuses breakers blown or tripped b Connect unit to known good primary power receptacle 3 Faulty components in unit 3 Return to authorized service center for repair or replacement 1 INPUT VOLTAGE SELECTION Turn OFF power to unit then set INPUT VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH set for incorrect voltage SWITCH to match primary input voltage 2 Primary input voltage problem 2 Have qualified person check primary voltage to insure it meets unit requirements see section 2 04 3 Faulty components in unit 3 Return to authorized service center for repair or replacement 1 Air flow through or around the 1 Refer to clearance information section 2 04 unit is obstructed 2 Duty cycle of the unit has been 2 Allow unit to cool
26. few ways Using the Selection Tools from the left hand toolbar click and drag a blue box around the two objects this will select both of them another way is to go to Edit gt Select All erebenale CAD Llasiri d ETN Let nanam Trl jus ew Opra i x A SARIE w l H f amm s p y jH A Sar x z 3 a d a m gt a LA L J 1 w gt pd mere arer i With both objects selected go to Arrange gt Make Path This option tells the CAD that all objects selected are one part allowing the software to determine if something is a hole or cutout Lal Tercbenahe COM Layout Haaa Tato Image ew Opes Heb 2 Order tooo H mon Hx ees Prik Ph cm w E O l uem Sune EJ k Lock A Segar Tier To Curs 5 lam Ga a m Keira gt DO Hora Lage Layer T Clean Coin F a 1 eL d PR E E GD PS E P oe P ER FR CL END DP ERO ER UP FR EJ FR EL EE ER ED D Fa EL E EG E To verify that Torchmate CAD pe
27. raf oos o or e ref ewm o ow o o o coe om Tee oars __ v2 0 500 _ 128 016 18 016 20 oos _ OPERATION 4 28 Manual 0 4982 CUTMASTER A60 Stainless Steel 40A Air Plasma Air Shield Shield Cap Material Gas Pressure Thickness Air PSI GA in inch torch lead length o ow re 0095 u oore Kumar one ous maura C um emm OPERATION Torch Working Height 4T 30 Starter Cartridge Heavy Duty Starter Cartridge Initial Travel Speed Piercing Kerf Width Rec Manual 0 4982 CUTMASTER A60 Aluminum 40A Air Plasma Air Shield Starter Cartridge Heavy Duty Starter Electrode Cartridge Material Gae Pesce Torch Initial Kerf Width Takesi Air Arc Voltage Working Travel Speed Piercing Delay Rec Height Height Speed PSI torch lead Volts in ipm in sec in length a on o 99 005 rie re oe eme on w oo o oor ref ow om em os or ana owe Lom o p me oem e o _ ia 0250 _ ors OPERATION 41 32 Manual 0 4982 5 04 Fault Indicator At initial power up two lights will temporarily illu minate for 2 3 seconds to show the version of software used To determine the first digit count the function indicators left to right
28. replacement SERVICE 5 4 Manual 0 4982 CUTMASTER A60 Problem Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action Nothing happens when torch switch or remote switch Or CNC START signal is active No gas flow FAULT and 85 PSI indicators flashing Manual 0 4982 1 Torch shield cup is loose 2 Torch tip electrode or starter 4 Open conductor in torch leads 5 Problem in the torch and leads switch circuit 6 Failed components in unit 1 Problem in the torch and leads switch circuit Remote pendant switch circuit 2 CNC Contoller device not providing Start signal 3 Failed components in unit 1 Tighten shield cup by hand Do not overtighten 2 Turn OFF power supply Remove shield cup Install missing parts 3 Turn OFF power supply Bleed down system pressure Remove shield cup tip and start cartridge Check start cartridge lower end fitting for free movement Replace if fitting does not move freely 4 Replace torch and leads or return to authorized service center for repair or replacement 5 Replace torch and leads or return to authorized service center for repair or replacement 6 Return to authorized service center for repair or replacement 1 Take Torch and Leads Remote Pendant to Authorized Repair Facility 2 Contact Controller manufacturer 3 Return to authorized service center for repair or replacement 1 Upper O Ring on torch head is in Remove shield cup from torch check up
29. switch is activated again or if one of the system interlocks is activated ON OFF Power Switch ON OFF Switch controls input power to the power supply Up is ON down is OFF Air Gas Pressure Control The Pressure Control is used in the SET mode to adjust the air gas pressure Pull the knob out to adjust and push in to lock NY AC Indicator Steady light indicates power supply is ready for operation Blinking light indicates unit is in protec tive interlock mode Shut unit OFF shut OFF or disconnect input power correct the fault and restart the unit Refer to Section 5 for details Manual 0 4982 CUTMASTER A60 Art A 07886 0678 910 Temp Indicator Indicator is normally OFF Indicator is ON when internal temperature exceeds normal limits Let the unit cool before continuing operation Gas Indicator Indicator is ON when minimum input gas pressure for power supply operation is present Minimum pressure for power supply operation is not sufficient for torch operation DC Indicator Indicator is ON when DC output circuit is active Fault Error Indicator Indicator is ON when Fault circuit is active See sec tion 5 for explanations of fault lights 10 Pressure Indicators Art A 08170 The Indicators will illuminate according to the pressure set by the Pressure Control Knob number 4 OPERATION GUTMASTER A60 4 02 Preparations for Operation At the start of each o
30. EP E CC E e EJ E Eg E ssepe 1 s Show fill displays the object as the computer sees it If the object 1s filled in solid then it is ready to have a toolpath created LH Tore CAD Drawing Lamb Arap Helen Tranio image Vw Opiania Help dmm 2225090 ie i waooo 242 ooo 2 n Y Duo 51 ox E 10000 2 ai s By jH 3 i li zl z x Ez R F gt gt 414 on k J ae QJ B ee EE E ES E E PSD PSG ey EG BLS ESD CZ E Fd P ER ES E E Ea E Eg ER aaja Bea If the object appears with a dotted outline this indicates that there is a gap somewhere Torchmate ngi Fk EM Layout Arany Maden Tranio image Ve Gaios Help ETE zzz 5 noo dfe omo 3 jx 0 46 H a Y UU al 1 4 Ti al Bg s 72 0 0 s a m gt Bj 4 on 4 LC ELETTRICI ER CEP ERE EP ER CLER ERE EI EL EJES ERE E EJ EI EJE aaj T lt 8 There are a few methods to try to correct this issue The first method is to select the object go to Arrange and select Connect Path The CAD will join any gaps within the prescribed gap tolerance Lal Torchmabe CAD Drawing 1
31. Llsepat 2098 07 33 DAVE WI amp DE lt gt SOO DTI X 02010 BE fp P s2 a anal vinnur tauri nuna dg a p AD 2007 Drang 7 desc D J Now that the DXF is saved go Into Torchmate go to File and select Import LI Torchmate CAD Cii ZUM Leak Hahes Tramform View Galieni Hekk A auo de como 2 100990 die E Jost Open 1 ij 1000 dx r li E lr Le te ix Arne obra Control Panel Find fie Irc al k Ext amw a6 SSSR SSSR E99 0 RR RE eee d E E08 E E E E 1 E E E E E C E E Ed E ER Ed sJ s s d Birra Once the drawing is placed the first step 15 to ensure that the part has been imported correctly Go to the View and select Show Fill Li Torchmate CAD Drawing chi Fie layed Traon nage Coons Hep E n jj 00000 e gj Dard 310 N n scs 5 1 UL cuspis ARH Link Shes ard a Sp Q s D n O DA Teal tatas E m hasa Pusha x Wes Shea Birra Onde Tr R mah anadi arri Shea Grid x ami Lala Pakita k k Shee iretankfieplay Sr iege Mr 11211121 Ea 60 PP gt g gt SS ae iF 1 5 GRRE AAA eee E E Ea E
32. S EP EE E E ERR 31 ER EL 2 E E P Ez ajajaja A blue line will emanate from the selected part To make the cut out order click on each part in the order they need to be cut in I CAD CTM Tool PoE eee x JE H s an r ben e ooo e H LN L ow 4 I Simm 47 Pr a amp sZ QG 9 K V oh ge ei Y T I i d i x E EJ j a el d 4 m E Fil DOU S la ke BU Lisa Lagen 1 99 _ l x s J v CES NND PD PD EJ ILL eee ee P FR CL ERIS ERO ER PS FR E FR EL ELE ER P F3FD FD Fa I EL EL E EG E Oiri Continue doing so clicking on each part For a large amount of parts this method can be a bit time consuming however for a few larger parts it is very quick and easy Ley nanam Machina Troe des Opos loda d see ox 8m Simo Hx an ERU sat wn nig H I se 3 100 id t ss aio Se meiri E 5 T i L Ls xj aj H H m 4 gt ALL m mo s 1 J TEILE EL PELLI REF eee ee PER RR FR C E PS ERO ER PS FER E FR ERE ELE ER REFER EIE D ERE ES ES P Fa EI EL EG E jspspm ud CI kareri Start
33. S eee oe ee CC ERIS ERO ER UP FR E FR EL ELE ER P EB E E PER EG E ajajajaja BW Layer i Draw a circle using the same method 82 eee m Dana dj s 26000 jJ aan rg amp nnm mg qu HI 4 io dj AU Es Dk uy C 2 tacos y 21 Ti m LN x os F m F FM F um 1 xc a d a m a E VE Es E E ES tr A Ne si s 4 d nn TE ae Pee ee P FS PE PS eso EES E a Fd Fa ER E P3 E 3 E Rd FL E 2 sias d EN Layer 1 Zoom in on the shape by using the Zoom Tools pull out along the left hand tool bar Next move the circle to position it inside of the rectangle Lal Terchenahe CAD Liven ithe Lt Leur Mahre Tractor mage ew opema Hep Grebe 82 x Mi Hes 25x won 5 ann HEN JC H T sxm 1 100 ong ed 5 a wis M n P a m F s E i E oS D ki q 9 N D e 4 ia kl 2 emi a he e e Amici Aj s e n 1 eS ae eee PS P P FE P E EP PDF PR EP ER TES PS E 71 E EG E Pa E E PG E E ER EIE EN sss mud El Layer 1 Once the circle 1s positioned in the rectangle select both objects this can be done a
34. art corrected L Torchmate CAD Mode Edit Drawing1 CD1L Fdk Layout rangi Machines Tranio lega Www Opens Help um 4 an 5 4 480 43 220 m Vea AD mae amp dg ug h c Cu C SJ PF Bg Se ST Le et Forn E A dr A aj 4 M E A m gt if x 5 x FR P X gt z ELS Bj on EEA ERE EEG E E E E E C E E E ER I P Z3 P E UP ER E E EP E EC C ER P E C E Ed P E ER EJ EJ Eg Eg E ajaja Bayer 1 Another issue that can arise when importing a DXF occurs when the drawing has inside and outside parts Torchmate CAD Dr wingi Mecano nano image Ve Dolors Heb 0 sasa xi 00000 O00 5 1000 iy 0 nox 1 24 001 416574 3 Fg n a Ln H 1 z 100000 29 a L3 Eo k F BERA ALA J 1 5 x A z H a z i ix m gt 2 1 t QJ SRS SRSA RR SASS E E E E E ES E E E ajajja In this case the fill displays each object as solid the CAD simply does not associate the hole with the rest of the part Torchmate CAD Dr vingi Chl EA Layout juran Trenton image Gaios Hele Tee 82 x 35502 3 40M 1 10000 dy _ C ono 52 167344 43 n
35. ated based on these offsets Plasma Path Original Drawing Male Female Online I have a part with a hole cut in it what type of tool path do I use When a tool path is made in Torchmate CAD the type of tool path selected will determine how the outside cut is made any inside cuts will be made opposite of the specified type For instance if a plate with a hole in it has a tool path created select a male tool path this will make the inside holes female automatically all the critical dimensions will then be maintained Lead ins Lead outs Do I need both some or none For plasma cutting it is generally a good idea to create a lead in What a lead in does Is move the pierce point of a cut away from the finished edge and into an area of scrap This prevents a dimple from being created on the part where the pierce occurred In Torchmate CAD when a male or female tool path 15 made the lead in will be created to coincide with the offset direction With plasma lead outs are generally not used especially if a height control 1s being used If a lead out were used the part would finish cutting and then go to the lead out the scrap piece may shift or fall out the arc will attempt to go somewhere this will result in the torch either diving down to follow the falling slug or the arc jumping to the part edge causing a divot Oxy fuel torches can use a lead out to do common line cutting or in general to ensure a full sever Arc or line lead in
36. ay cross over itself while doing this with plasma this may cause the torch to go out and need to be restarted Common line cutting uses a lead in and lead out for each part with the lead out of one part connected to the lead in of the next The most difficult part of common line cutting 1s positioning each part so that the travel distance between parts 15 minimized as cutting thick plate is generally at very slow speeds To common line cut begin by drawing the parts and laying them out on a sheet Create a tool path with lead ins and lead outs for the sake of clarity make them with different lengths or angles so they can be distinguished sss 000 mn Simo sx e am nnde 838 ow np 5 foam 1 1500 E ti mz f Li F RE A 7 Ps a 4 F f m 4 e 3 N J 7 J N f v Fi N 3 F Bra We kl PEETERS e E e e ES el etal P ET tal ASA sd Edit each tool path so that the lead ins and outs are near eachother 12 CAD Laiti ESI S Cani eae e Oper Heb Bu doe Eb pun 1043 x Ji AR FA Palpa _ t Omni CLONES EQ Eh k i 7 1 lt a N F
37. ed in parts indicating the actual part METTE TNT I F e Lay Mahira Treo Daaka Opera Hep yet H nm iE nox Hun H R ron onn 4 E W gu w E Bie on gt e PS EI RP E E E P E E FE C3 IR US P P E PERLES ER E LC ES PEE E E ER E 1 2 E E E EE E ER E E ERI E kareri The object is now a single part that can be moved around all of the nodes can be edited at once as well To edit a single hole or the outline without changing any parts use break path the separate the objects back to individual elements Any element can now be changed Once changed select all parts and Make Path again to revert the objects to a single part Lal Tercbenahe CAD CTM Let nanam Toe jus Was Hep He x mmo de toon Hi ooo Gn EM DIR m i s H amp TO Dh uy LE 2 1 m ipi k X A z 3 4 di 8 m i 4 B a r a A j z w RGE 000 Solos Nona Lim Layer T Coke l 4 CS LLL P Pal PD PL CJ 2 PET G PEE E EEE ED EL 2 E ER ELE 3 ER E ELE ERI EE Layer 1 Using make
38. future tool paths will be created just fine 3D Chisel Single cut Double cut Tool Path Preferences Group tool paths with originals Apply separately Cancel 3 fe s gt i coc s e AU i LN W N E 2 Ona 5 E CT m 5 S Hm co A er cc fe a 2 Lid 5 G 88 Service Manual SECTION 4 SYSTEM OPERATION 4 01 Front Panel Controls Features See Illustration for numbering Identification 1 Output Current Control Sets the desired output current Output settings up to 60 Amps may be used for drag cutting with the torch tip contacting the workpiece or higher for standoff cutting Function Control Function Control Knob Used to select between the different operating modes SET L Used to purge the air through the unit and torch and leads and to adjust gas pressure RUN c 3 Used for general cutting operations RAPID AUTO RESTART o oan Allows for faster restarting of the Pilot Arc for uninterrupted cutting LATCH Used for longer hand held cuts Once a cutting arc is established the torch switch can be released The cutting arc will remain ON until the torch is lifted away from the work piece the torch leaves the edge of the work piece the torch
39. g a template or cutting guide while still Each additional Add 5 psi Add 5 psi producing cuts of excellent quality 25 6 m 0 4 bar 0 4 bar Postflow Release the trigger to stop the cutting arc Gas con tinues to flow for approximately 20 seconds During 3 For Drag cutting adjust gas pressure from 75 95 psi 5 2 6 5 bar LED s in center post flow if the user moves the trigger release to of control panel Refer to the Drag Cutting the rear and presses the trieger the pilot arc starts chart for pressure setting details The main arc transfers to the workpiece if the torch tip is within transfer distance to the workpiece CutMaster A60 Gas Pressure Settings Shutdown Leads SL60 Length Hand Torch Turn the ONU OFF switch to OFF down All Power Supply indicators shut OFF Unplug the input power cord or disconnect input power Power is removed from the system Up to 25 80 psi 7 6 m 5 5 bar Each additional Add 5 psi 25 6 m 0 4 bar Select Current Output Level 1 Place the Function Control Knob In one of the three operating positions available RUN mY RAPID AUTO RESTART o CA EE or LATCH Gas flow stops 2 Set the output current to desired amperage with the Output Current Control Knob Cutting Operation When the torch leaves the workpiece during cutting operations with the Function Control Knob in the RUN position there is a brief delay in restarting the pilot arc With the
40. he part just a certain distance back from the start point as the pierce 1s on the actual cut this type is generally not used Overlap is used to continue cutting past the start point before finishing a cut this is used sometimes in oxy fuel cuts or with some plasma cutters that have a tendency to not finish a cut completely Finally on this tab is Adjust Start Point this allows for rough relocation of leads to the corner specified O u PR How do I reorder tool path cut order In Torchmate CAD there are multiple ways to reorder tool path cut order each way 1s suited to certain circumstances The cut order is generally edited after tool paths have been made some of the methods however do allow for order to be specified prior to a tool path being created The simplest method of editing order is to use the Tool Path Viewer This method is simple to use but when doing a large amount of parts can become time consuming To access this method go to View gt Show Tool Path Viewer Lal Terchenahe CAD CTM Layout Machina leage EOE Opbera Heb x 000 H V ee os Uni Shoss Pil ari Bee Outlines ers ee LUE Msn Tid Duet 27351 d we rasa Tool hej bas XJ Shema Tied Pathe Des aa Poles Er 4 x eumd ad v Suma ue Labs m E EP
41. he part s size F e Mahira Tram Daage Opra ad x re d ERN 4 imo 2 nnm 5 IL TS 25 067 cr d Ta a d P 29m 4 wom s Qh Dk un Ca ad B gm I RBE 000 Stake Lapas Layer 1 on aoe ee Ae eS eee eee OS 27 02 05 02102 0 Eg Layer 1 If the part is the correct size and Show Fill appears correct the part Is ready to have a tool path created Creating Tool Paths To create a tool path go to Machine gt Create Tool Path gt Male Lal CAD Liver ithe CT Leai Tracie lege Ova Hep Liy ee APO hoo Ay np 4 LEX Fu Marking Dal siis dta He n 7 tggi iron E v Elo ml Material be ary ES y Lisa Tanpi CUP eed Parm Concert ba ripa Tod Pan Ct art Fart Job Analyse Eh et amp Oe gt Fil RGB 0 20 Soka Linger Laver T 1511 15415 w fla an 2 ed sb e ne Pee Sees L2 IR fratula a UPS LP ER UR LES EP EC E UPS ERI EEE ET EZ EE PR UP EE ERI ER ER EL ERI w
42. ipe mud Bl Layer 1 For this simple part the only changes to be made are under the Lead In Out tab Create a lead in by specifying a length and angle Then press to create the tool path Male Default Template Template 4 Basic Cut v Lead In Out Contral x Create Lead In Lead in C Are f Line f Online Length 01000 n Angle 30 lt Create Lead r Lead Out Overlap 0 0000 n Adjust start point The screen now has two objects on it the original part drawing and the tool path The original drawing 1s no longer needed and needs to be removed Lal Terchenahe CAD CTM Areg Trai Daage Was Opera Hep x H s Go H 100 DOOR x oom J 2E P P 1 sss Ogn ee m owo H f 3 1060 0000 ajx amp 9 8 oo 2 a EH E Eh t amp f DP gt w iis an k e nn d RES See See ESPERE P ELI ELE EL EE E EL E ELE EL ER ELE ERI ER Layer 1 To eliminate the original drawing go to View Show Tool Paths and ensure that it is unchecked Lal Terebenahe CAD CTM Opens sea x tm e 371 w M e m m Ji shoa pimp Abh a Lirik Pill rd Bite Outlines as qu 5 v Shom Shee Tool Path F by
43. knob in the RAPID AUTO RESTART position when the torch leaves the work piece the pilot arc restarts instantly and the cutting arc restarts instantly when the pilot arc contacts the workpiece Use the Rapid Auto Restart position when cutting expanded metal or gratings or in gouging or trimming operations when an uninter rupted restart is desired And with the knob in the LATCH position the main cutting arc will be main tained after the torch switch is released Manual 0 4982 4 3 OPERATION CUTMASTER A60 With Exposed Tip Mild Steel 40A Air Plasma Air Shield Starter Cartridge Heavy Duty Starter Electrode Cartridge Material Gas Pressure millet u Arc Voltage Working Travel Speed Piercing Delay Rec Thickness Air Height Height Speed PSI torch lead Volts in ipm in sec in length a oss ona m om 00 95 Le 0 ERR NE RAE NE MA E so om 9 o om 9 o 02 000 riot ons oo we ow o os os ow ane Lm o s ow 9 Toe oars _ u oso Cm ew o 29 ow Standard Shield Cup Maximum Life Shield Cup OPERATION 4T 10 Manual 0 4982 CUTMASTER A60 Stainless Steel 40A Air Plasma Air Shield Starter Cartridge Heavy Duty Starter Electrode Cartridge 9 8218 9 8213 Material ss B jR Torch Initial Kerf Width U Arc Voltage Working Travel Speed Piercing
44. per O Ring wrong position 2 Torch starter cartridge is stuck 3 Worn or faulty torch parts 1 Internal Error 1 Work cable not connected to Work piece 2 Work cable connector broken 3 Failed components in unit 1 Incorrect current setting 2 Worn torch consumables 3 Poor work cable connection to Work piece 4 Torch being moved too fast 5 Excessive oil or water in torch 6 Failed components in unit position correct if necessary 2 Turn OFF power supply Bleed down system pressure Remove shield cup tip and starter cartridge Check starter cartridge lower end fitting for free movement Replace if fitting does not move freely 3 Inspect torch consumable parts Replace if necessary 4 Replace torch and leads or return to an authorized service center for repair 1 Turn the ON OFF switch OFF then back ON again If that does not clear the fault return to an authorized service center for repair Connect work cable Replace work cable Return to an authorized service center for repair Check and adjust to proper setting Check torch consumables and replace as needed Check the connection of the Work Lead to the work piece Reduce cutting speed Refer to Check air quality in section 3 Torch Return to an authorized service center for repair 5 5 SERVICE
45. perating session WARNING kwan s nv Disconnect primary power at the source before assembling or disassembling power supply torch parts or torch and leads assemblies Torch Parts Selection Check the torch for proper assembly and appropri ate torch parts The torch parts must correspond with the type of operation and with the amperage output of this Power Supply 80 amps maximum Refer to Section 4T 07 and following for torch parts selection Torch Connection Check that the torch is properly connected Only Thermal Dynamics model SL60 Manual SL100 Mechanical or SL100 SV Automation Torches may be connected to this Power Supply See Section 3T of this manual Check Primary Input Power Source 1 Check the power source for proper Input voltage Make sure the Input power source meets the power requirements for the unit per Section 2 Specifications 2 Connect the input power cable or close the main disconnect switch to supply power to the system Air Source Ensure source meets requirements refer to Section 2 Check connections and turn air supply ON Connect Work Cable Clamp the work cable to the workpiece or cutting table The area must be free from oil paint and rust Connect only to the main part of the workpiece do not connect to the part to be cut off Art A 04509 OPERATION Power ON Place the Power Supply ON OFF switch to the ON up position AC indicator Nv turns ON
46. rceives the part as it is intended go to View gt Show Fill this option displays the part as the computer sees it Lemi Janam Mache Talum Hel ren asa x EE ies gg Matera Dari 1022674 047 5 6 jar 3 1 ar v Shosa Bitmap Wt af Uni Shoes ano Bre Outlines a a a T n gt LES ks E Sas Shea Ced Siwi Fah Eh E P P gt w E fla an kl 1 PGD PL II GE Sas Sees Sees EG PG CL 2 a JEG P G ED vP El a PGD PY E Pla ME P EGG EP EL sj jaj d E Layer 1 With Show Fill on the part will fill in what is perceived as the part Holes should be empty with the metal part filled in jiu CAD Lemi Mara Tralee leak ew Opra x io 4 100 DOO nmm E oC oto HF oom 5 5 tT GM N coo T gt gt n E he A a m 4 x fla an kl 1 J JOSE eo cee C ER P EC ER EP ED EE Eg ER FEL ELE E El ER ER Ea as ER sj jej E Layer 1 Once the part is finished it can be resized again if necessary this resizing will adjust the hole s size along with t
47. rch eecmokxoo gea Begin by drawing a simple rectangle the size 15 irrelevant as it can be adjusted later To do this simply click on the rectangle icon from the Shape Tools menu then click and drag to draw out the rectangle in the work area u CAD Parametric EIN Fis Lewi mange Machine Trane image Opera Hep pac 4 4 4 D 5 4 El exe 3 Dh c Ca G Wai x a x k z a a m a a 4 i ERE i on 4 Move warra e p e 41 PST PGD IP PE FEL p Pa P P E 7 23 fD RR P P E PE PS 28 FIC FE PERLE E P ERI EER EI EZ ER SER E ER P E FD E ERI ESI CL ERI E arer i To change the rectangle s size select it by clicking on the edge of the part then on the top tool bar type in the X and Y dimensions that are wanted and press enter J Terchenahe CAD Lied CTM 81 n poA r aa eem nnn m ne df som 4 5 amp ed k un rx 29 E O l ir oe RED i Y r d a vd m i ie ME EE FA RGE 000 5 Nore Lipo Layer 1 Cea Ca s 2 OE REDRES
48. s which are better What is the difference In most cases the difference between an arc lead in and a line lead in comes down to personal preference The area where one would be preferred to another is when cutting inside holes Pierce Point Pierce Point Line Lead In Arc Lead In Cut Direction Cut Direction Transition Area Transition Area For a well calibrated table with minimal backlash a line lead 1n should be used this will result in a cleaner transition area The issue with an arc lead in occurs when the plasma s path comes around to finish the cut it will encounter an area that has been partially cut on and this can result in a divot or excess slag forming in the transition area In outside cuts or non circle inside cuts the lead in type generally will make no difference to the final quality Can I adjust my lead in points after I have created a tool path In Torchmate CAD the lead in length can be adjusted this 1s similar to node editing a regular object After a tool path 15 created double click on the tool path The tool path will have blue points along it that indicate direction changes The lead in will have a node at its end that can be selected and moved to a The point where the lead in connects to the part can also be adjusted after the tool path is made When the tool path is selected and in node editing mode by double clicking on the tool path the top tool bar desired position will have twelve small bo
49. ts and TTL S CODOCUMESL CDL 4 2 JIE E a P E e El d E E E 3 E S E E P E 7 E EE Fa E E E E ER EIE d sj Ensure that the Save as type is listed as DXF Polyarc Give the file a name and ensure that the location of where it 1s being saved is known Select Export and the file will now be able to be imported into the driver software to cut Export File Save In My Documents v E DFs ect Amy Music LASER ElMy Pictures Limit Switches My Scans Manual Stuff Elm videos 9 4 VHC Cleaning Help Files Office Misc Files Chambered Water Table Albums On Site Training 4 Save as Dx F Polyarc gt Cancel Filter Selected V Preview C Documents and SettingssidouglasssMy Documents File size Created Thursday February 2008 Customize Understanding Paths Torchmate CAD a path can mean a few things mostly it refers to either a tool path or an object When a path refers to an object the path 1s essentially the whole part For simple shapes the path is just one object Once a part contains holes or cut outs then the path contains multiple shapes In the Torchmate CAD the path of an object can be broken connected or made all path options are accessed from the
50. xes one of them adjusts the start point Simply select the start point tool and click on the part where the new start point should be Edit Start Point When I create a tool path what do all of the options do in the menu When creating tool path there are three tabs that are accessible The first tab 1s called Template this tab can be used but will not affect the tool paths if it is never used Male Default Template Male Default Template Template v Basic Cut v Lead In Out Template Basic Cut Lead In Out Control Tool Material Plasma v lal Li 4 Default Material 3in Default Material 1 2in Default Material 1 4in Default Material 3in Template Name Default Template Direction a Filter by Material Conventional Climbing Color Tool Path Cornering Sharp 2 Roll R Delete Move Control 0 0000 in min Power a x Feed rate E V Auto Make Path Assist 0 0000 F Dwell time 0 000 F A Lock Template DK Cancel Help Lock Template Cancel Help If this tab 15 used what it stores 15 the information from the other two tabs as a material For instance the settings can be set for one thickness once the settings are made selecting change on the bottom row of buttons updates the selected material so that in the future the settings load with the specific material Again if nothing 15 ever changed on this page the tool paths will never be affected
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