CNC Plasma Cutter Intro - Free for Members

Instructor: Jeff DeJarnette

Time: Wednesday February 13th 7pm -  8pm

Cost: Free for Members

Learn how to use the CNC Plasma cutter at the MINT.  In this 60 minute session we will go over how to draw a simple part and create tool paths using Fusion360. 

We will then take the g-code created in Fusion360 and import it into MACH 3 (The software that runs the Plasma Cutter)

We will then cut the part from a piece of steel and do some post processing to clean it up.

Having some basic Fusion360 knowledge will help you be able to create tool paths yourself but is not required to participate. After you participate in this session you can schedule some time with me to cut a part of your own / guide you through the setup (You will have to design the part yourself). No need to bring a computer to this session.

Outline:

- Drawing a simple 2D Part in Fusion360

- Creating plasma tool path in Fusion360

- Exporting the tool path as a .tap (G-Code file)

- Limitations / Capabilities of our CNC / Plasma Cutter (HyperTherm Powermax 1000 with Langmuir Crossfire Table)

- Importing tool path into Mach 3 (CNC Control Software)

- Testing tool path / Setting Work up

- Plasma Cutter Safety Overview

- Turning on Plasma Cutter

- Setting Plasma Cutter to right Amperage / Psi

- Cutting Part

- Grinding / Finishing Part (Removing Dross)