jeepsr4ever
Great job! Yes put one in the front and back just inside the frame so you can drain from both sides.
Apocalypse Fabrication
Thanks Matt...
Did you get a chance to send those limit switches out?
jeepsr4ever
Yes
Apocalypse Fabrication
[QUOTE=jeepsr4ever;132643]Yes[/QUOTE]
Thank you very much, sir. :rabbit:
jeepsr4ever
Not a problem I will have to go through checklists to see how it was missed. Also the Z axis limit and Mag-lok switches are optional so you do not have to have them on to allow cutting.
Apocalypse Fabrication
Ok, sorry for the lack of progress and updates. Life has been happening and we just havent had a chance to work on this.
Anyways, I got a chance to put a couple more hours into it yesterday.
I made some extensions for the forks on my forklift. They are light duty, but I didnt want to lug around massive extensions when the capacity of the forklift is only 2500# and I doubt that I will be working with any full sheets of material over 1/4". I built them using 1.75" 1/8" wall HREW tubing and 2x5x.25 rectangular tubing pieces. Pretty simple. I bent them with my tubing bender so they wouldnt have any sharp edges to hit the sheets. I hope the round tubing profile will also help to minimize scratching when loading sheets.
[URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-40205-1355709068715.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-40205-1355709068715.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-40211-1355709064486.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-40211-1355709064486.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-31396-1355709059314.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-31396-1355709059314.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
I removed the water pan from the table, flipped it, cut holes for the pipe flanges with the circle attachment on my hypertherm, and welded them in with the tig.
[URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-39035-1355709061874.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-39035-1355709061874.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-18841-1355709063588.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-18841-1355709063588.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-39477-1355709072154.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-39477-1355709072154.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-2560-1355709073938.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-2560-1355709073938.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-35984-1355709079143.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-35984-1355709079143.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-35982-1355709054990.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-35982-1355709054990.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
I filled the pan with water and reinstalled the slats. It's been 16 hours now and no drips, so I must have done something right!
[URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-34818-1355709078236.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-34818-1355709078236.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-40207-1355709071307.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-40207-1355709071307.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-37607-1355709069571.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-37607-1355709069571.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-34669-1355709056686.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-34669-1355709056686.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
Apocalypse Fabrication
[QUOTE=jeepsr4ever;132645]Not a problem I will have to go through checklists to see how it was missed. Also the Z axis limit and Mag-lok switches are optional so you do not have to have them on to allow cutting.[/QUOTE]
So... did you send those limit switches by mule train? I haven't received anything, still.
jeepsr4ever
Yes weeks ago
Apocalypse Fabrication
Do you have a tracking# and address where you sent it? I'd like to track the package down down.
Apocalypse Fabrication
Well, we got some vacation at the end of the year, so I wanted to work on getting the cnc table cutting. Good news, we got it cutting. Bad news, there are a few issues... as always.
1. The THC Light is blinking green when activated from the Mach3 screen (does this mean it is working or should it be solid green?)
2. Our "stored settings" button on the Mach3 screen does not bring any menu up for saved settings or even the current thc settings.
3. We changed our preset voltage from 140 to 137, as per the hypertherm manual, on the second cut. However, as soon as it started cutting it reverted right back to 140 volts, ignoring our change.
4. A general question... what amperage should I set the hypertherm unit to when cutting? I was using 45 amps, since I was using 45 amp consumables, but I have no idea if that was right.
5. When will we receive those limit swiches?
6. We are getting about 1/16" of taper on the edges of the cuts on .25 mild steel. That seems excessive to me...
These pics are of the cuts... all cut to hypertherm's book specs for 45 amp shielded consumables on a hypertherm 65 with machine torch:
[URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-52821-1356830889128.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-52821-1356830889128.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-76543-1356830886989.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-76543-1356830886989.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-75760-1356830889974.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-75760-1356830889974.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-61480-1356830891682.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-61480-1356830891682.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-42883-1356830886164.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-42883-1356830886164.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-50386-1356831355578.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-50386-1356831355578.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
more pictures at the links...
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After some further work with the table today:
1. Still blinking
2. We got the stored settings button to work when Katie installed the Smart Kut file from the disk. I downloaded a txt file from CandCNC.com that had a bunch of settings files for hyperterm machines.
3. The preset voltage just needed the "enter" button hit to make it stay at 137.
4 & 5.... same
6. I rethought this last night and remembered the arc being VERY visible while cutting, which seemed wrong... so this morning I decided to try cutting with the THC off. The result was a very nicely cut shape, with hardly any dross or taper at all. SO... I stopped the programs mid cut with the thc on (blinking) and off. With the THC on... I measured the torch height at .430" (almost 7/16"!!!!!!) and without the thc it was .065" (a lil more than 1/16"). That difference is where the taper and dross came from. I think Ive come to the conclusion that our THC is not working. Katie and I sent an email to the CandCNC email group to see if we can get some help. I may call Tom tomorrow if I dont hear from the list.
.430 cut height: [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-4035-1356912006748.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-4035-1356912006748.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
Taper of no THC Cut: [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-56700-1356912008493.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-56700-1356912008493.jpg[/IMG][/URL] No THC Cut Height: [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-4466-1356912011033.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-4466-1356912011033.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
[URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-51225-1356912005002.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-51225-1356912005002.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Condition of piece with no THC immediately after cutting (ignore the chinga in the inside, that was from repositioning the piece after stopping the cut) [URL=http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-37892-1356912004081.jpg][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC%20Table/th_photobucket-37892-1356912004081.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
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Here is the message we posted to the CandCNC yahoo group:
[QUOTE]
First:
We are running a Bulltear 4x8 gantry kit with a Hypertherm 65 w/ a mechanized
torch and CPC port connection. The CandCNC system is a ESPII BladeRunner with
the DTHCII UBOB 3. We bought this system from Bulltear October 2012. The
computer running the system is a Windows XP Home Edition, P4 2.26 ghz 1 gb ram
with mobo mounted cpc and parallel ports. No other programs are running while
we try to cut, only Mach3 version R3.042.029 under the BladeRunnerAIO-DTHC-UBOB3
profile.
We're having some communication issues with our dthc module. We put it in test
mode via the power supply unit however the voltage dro is not changing. The up
light flashes, then the arc ok, then the up, in a series of five then the same
with the down, with no change to the voltage dro itself. We tried to recalibrate
the card but the voltage dro isn't responding (it reads 0 volts, all the time,
even while cutting).
I've activated all of the plugins and installed all of the additional files.
In the candcnc comm plugin the settings are to what the instructions say. The
second tab in the config box, however, isn't reading that we have a power
supply. "No power supply detected" The last error description reads "current
over limit".
We're able to cut, so Mach is communicating with the motors, but the THC isn't
functioning. When we cut with the THC ON (blinking), we measured the cut height
at .430" when the gcode is stopped mid cut. When we cut without the THC on, we
measured the cut height at .065", when stopped mid cut.
These issues have been observed when using the MP1000-THC post processor in
Sheetcam. We are receiving a fault error of "Bad character usedLine 38" when
using the MP3000-DTHC-SmlArcFix#2 post processor. Line38 of our gcode is:
M05*ONPENUP()*
We are working on this on a sunday, but we would appreciate any help as soon as
possible, since we dont get to work on the table during normal business hours.
Jason and Katie Lister[/QUOTE]
jeepsr4ever
You may need to re-install Mach 3 because in test mode it should be showing tip volts. It sounds like a ccc plugin is not enabled or you have a conflicting plugin enabled.
jeepsr4ever
Are you sure you have a card in your plasma cutter giving you tip volts.
Apocalypse Fabrication
I worked on this late last night... We have two db9 ports on the mobo. I switched the cable into the other port and now the volts dro is reading correctly and the power supply info is coming up correctly on the lower right of the mach gui. Also. The test button on the espii box is going thru the right test when pushed.
However. The thc is still not reacting correctly. It was at 24 volts running when the preset was asking for137 volts. The actual cut height looked like it was at. 430 again... way high. Ideas?
I do have a fault error listed when I load the gcode "plasma 1/4" mild steel".... which references this line: N0080 M06 T2 F48 (plasma 1/4" mild steel)
jeepsr4ever
Your division is incorrect between your PWM box and your divider board in the plasma.
Apocalypse Fabrication
Ok.. I will do that when get back home.
Could you please adress my other questions I've asked in the last few posts?
jeepsr4ever
[QUOTE=Apocalypse Fabrication;132682]Well, we got some vacation at the end of the year, so I wanted to work on getting the cnc table cutting. Good news, we got it cutting. Bad news, there are a few issues... as always.
1. The THC Light is blinking green when activated from the Mach3 screen (does this mean it is working or should it be solid green?)
[COLOR=#008000]Blinking means on
[/COLOR]2. Our "stored settings" button on the Mach3 screen does not bring any menu up for saved settings or even the current thc settings.
[COLOR=#006400]Post up a pic of your screen
[/COLOR]3. We changed our preset voltage from 140 to 137, as per the hypertherm manual, on the second cut. However, as soon as it started cutting it reverted right back to 140 volts, ignoring our change.
[COLOR=#006400]Your cut profile selected may default your tip voltage. Did you press "send"?
[/COLOR]4. A general question... what amperage should I set the hypertherm unit to when cutting? I was using 45 amps, since I was using 45 amp consumables, but I have no idea if that was right.
[COLOR=#006400]25-45amps...no higher
[/COLOR]5. When will we receive those limit swiches?
[COLOR=#006400]Not sure I couldnt find a shipping tag. When we reopen on wednesay I will look again if not send you some more..third set it would be according to the paperwork. Might be the first in your hands though and I am not sure how that happened but we will get you those.
[/COLOR]6. We are getting about 1/16" of taper on the edges of the cuts on .25 mild steel. That seems excessive to me...
[COLOR=#006400]Reverse your direction in sheetcam....best cut is on the right side of the toolpath because of the way the air swirls. Height also has alot to do with it.
[/COLOR]These pics are of the cuts... all cut to hypertherm's book specs for 45 amp shielded consumables on a hypertherm 65 with machine torch:
[URL="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-52821-1356830889128.jpg"][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC Table/th_photobucket-52821-1356830889128.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-76543-1356830886989.jpg"][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC Table/th_photobucket-76543-1356830886989.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-75760-1356830889974.jpg"][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC Table/th_photobucket-75760-1356830889974.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-61480-1356830891682.jpg"][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC Table/th_photobucket-61480-1356830891682.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-42883-1356830886164.jpg"][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC Table/th_photobucket-42883-1356830886164.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC Table/?action=view¤t=photobucket-50386-1356831355578.jpg"][IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii175/slprlx/CNC Table/th_photobucket-50386-1356831355578.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
more pictures at the links...[/QUOTE]
Does that answer everything?
Apocalypse Fabrication
Yes... thank you very much.
Any ideas on the fault error?
I will send you a pm.with a different shipping address for the switches.
jeepsr4ever
Technically it is not a fault
