THC plasma configs, with HOW TO.

Hi Tom,

If that mouse pointer is a unsolved issue for Axis, it's acceptable for me.
I am integrating Gmoccapy now with Toma. At this moment i only have to connect the glade signals to the hal files.

Hi,

Here is the Gmocappy plasma configuration for usage with Proma Toma THC.
I had a few difficulties to solve, it works.


All the files :


Fastest installation :
If you do start linuxcnc with gmocappy plasma config, this creates automatic all the files and destop icon.
Then copy and overwrite the zip file in the target folder.

Rod, i made a few improvements. I loaded the toma ngc code at startup. And the ngc startup code is now just like toma.

Hi Tommy,

I did some make up at the screen tonight.
Just like woman sometimes do when they want to look sexy.

Here the screen layout and ready project files. Also added torch on/off button. And added user defined button to fill empty space.



The Files :

Tommy,

I will make up the axis side screen now. Do you have any wishes?

tommylight, This is my first post on this forum. I have been lurking for quite a few months, but I have not yet taken the plunge into LinuxCNC so I thought it best to keep my mouth shut and just listen for now.

I do have a question regarding the Proma 150 that I'm hoping you will help me with. Can you share with me what are your recommended settings on the Proma 150 THC controller (Hysteresis, Delay, etc.) as well as your recommended Z parameters (velocity and acceleration) while under THC control.

I am now using a UCCNC controller. I needed to replace Mach3 and another forum member recommended it. I have also been told I should get something better than the Proma 150, but I'm not ready to give up on it yet (it's paid for!). Most of the material I cut is between 1/4" and 1/2" and some times up to 3/4". The material is normally quite flat/straight, but in my limited experience, I see that these tables can never maintain perfect alignment between the gantry and the material surface. They are NOT milling machines. The support slats are constantly getting chewed up badly which changes the material support surface over the length and width of the table, so, I believe, reliable THC is needed to maintain proper cut height for best quality and consumable life.

My table is 4'x8'. It will move at up to 700 ipm in all axes and my acceleration is currently set at 300 ips/s.

@Tommy,

That looks kind of cool. Gmoccapy has cool colors...
I changed the color theme to adwaita dark in Gmoccapy, but added button's are not changing into dark. I am using Debian 9.
Hmm. something to think about. I think i have to add some orginal python code back to the files, then it will follow the theme.

Do you want to use Gmoccapy in future for your plasma machine's? Or do you want to stay at the Axis screen?

Please find the Toma schematics.
After that I will look for a option to enable float switch and the float switch area option is also a time saving option.