Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 3D plasma/water-jet cutting

You should be able to use Plasma and a Torch Height Control.
www.campbelldesigns.com

I am not sure about the water jet.
Jim

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From: "Tom Foley" <tpf_ski93@...>
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Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 7:21 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 3D plasma/water-jet cutting


> Hi,
>
> I'm interested in plasma and/or water jet cutting on curved surfaces.
> The shape (mostly circles) would be controlled by the XY plane and the
> torch/nozzle normal to the XY plane (sort of a saddle-cut).
>
> Has anyone tried this?
>
> Can I control the torch to work distance accurately enough?
>
> Does the plasma torch need to be so close to the work that the surface
> curvature will interfere with it?
>
> Any ideas would be appreciated.
>
> Tom
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