wetRe: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Looking for CNC Plasma

Hello again,
Unfortunately, my router table is only 14"x14" and is made of lighter aluminum, and uncapable of handling 1/4" plate.

I've seen some CNC Plasma's with Servo's and Stepper's, but I'm not sure which would be better. I guess, I don't understand how you can get THC feedback with a Stepper.

Anyway, I hope to get some recommendations soon.

Thank you,
Rob, MI

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "William Thomas" <wthomas@...> wrote:
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> SORRY FELLOWS
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>   I meant "take the table OFF of the router.   Also,parts OFF of my mill.
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> On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:43:26 -0400, William Thomas wrote
> > Hi Rob:
> >      Did you ever consider taking the table of the router or moving the bridge and ways over an open frame.  Then change the router to you plasma touch and have at it.  Or you could mount and arm with a roller support to the router head and run the plasma  torch on the end off the router table.  This is somewhat what I was thinking of doing to get wire cut foam part of my mill.
> >                                                  GOD'S BLESSINGS
> >                                                      Bill T.
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> > On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:25:20 -0000, smirob1 wrote
> > > Hello all,
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> > > I know that this is a DIY group, and I've been a member for many years and appreciated all of your insights, so I`m not sure if this is an appropriate topic. I'm interested in purchasing a CNC Plasma Cutter. My question is, where can I find a reasonable priced CNC Plasma in either a kit form or complete? I'm not opposed to some assembly, I'd even weld up a table to put it on. But I'm not into making my own power supply, gears ect…
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> > > I ask because I've got some work that will require a 4' x 4' work area and I've been contracting the work out, however, I'm looking at keeping it in-house lately. I think I understand THC as being able to follow the face of the metal that you are cutting. And because the nature of the parts, I will be cutting, flat ¼" plate steel, I'm not sure if that is necessary, however, I'm not opposed to adding it if suggested. I'd consider a Turnkey system, Kit, or some hybrid in-between.
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> > > My background is I'm comfortable with CNC as I have a Mill that uses Heidenhain, and a Router that uses Mach2, and I'm familiar with many others. I am, however, a true rookie when it comes to CNC Plasma.
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> > > Thank you in advance for your input.
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> > > Best Regards,
> > > Rob, MI
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