Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] cnc setup for plasma table

Yes, you can put together your own system that is as good to much better for
a lot less money. It is a very frequent topic on this list and was discussed
a lot just last week. Take a dive into the archives.

Tim
[Denver, CO]
Home Shop CNC and machining
www.KTMarketing.com/CNC.html

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> Hello all,
> First I would like to say that I have been following and reading
> past post for about 3 months. What I know about cnc I have learned
> from this group and other internet sites. I first have to thank the
> members of this group for helping others, thus helping me learn.
> I am building a cnc plasma cutting table. It is basically
> designed like tourchmate's #2 model. I am using rack and spur gears
> for the drives, with belt reduction (4.3:1). They are using what
> appears to be one of Flascut's complete stepper motor (2A) control
> systems. Their price for 2 axis system is $1700. My question is,
> could a simular package be pieced together that is cheaper and at
> least as reliabe as theirs. I would like to use a windows based
> software for machine control. I will be using CorelDraw and AutoCad
> for the cad part, I already have that. The other thing that I am not
> sure about is this signal generater they have in there system. Any
> help at all would be appreciated.
> Thanx in advance
> Monty
>
>
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