Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC Plasma cutter is resolution moot?

Lee Studley wrote:

> Hi,
> I've heard people harp that they are striving for
> thousandths resolution on a table for CNC plasma
> cutting, but in my very limited experience with one,
> I found the arc wandered some, and height variances
> affected kerf width etc.
>
> So I've almost concluded that about a 1/32 to a 1/16
> is what to expect. Does this sound in the ballpark
> or near the surrounding parking lot :-)
> Thanks
> -Lee

from my experience with looking at one operating some time ago, 1mm
range accuracy is the best you can achieve. you're not using the plasma
cutter to mill, but to cut blanks which are then milled... the real mill
will remove all extra material...