Most of the components needed for plasma cutting are already implemented and functioning, some that are included are not necessarily usable in most cases and some are "one time setup" functions.
There are arguments for having a single comp as well as having them separate. The only thing important for new users is the ability to edit only a single file and have the machine running. For more experienced users it is no big deal to have to work with separate components and files.
From my point of view. this is more than enough as is. I am pretty sure even the most sophisticated plasma cutters on the market lack some of the features included here and are far from customisable.
Plasma cutters are not and will never be " one size fits all ", there are distinct features and requirements for different uses. For machines cutting up to 6mm ( most of the hobby and small industrial ones ) there is no need for puddle jump, kerf crossing, even corner lock gets used very rarely. On bigger machines they are a must.
Take a look at new Messer greisheim machines, there is a noticeable trend of using floating head touch off and initial sensing ( no more ohmic sensing at all ), use of light weight aluminium gantry for rapid movements so the accelerations can be high hence no need for corner lock in most use cases, and use of water tables.
Now i have to wait till 22 of this month to get my new machine torch ( original Trafimet A141 ) with 12 meter cable, as i can not use the machine where it sits now without it. 6 and 7.5 meter cables are to short. At 450 euro a piece i ordered 2, but the wait is unbearable.
Thank you all .
Regards,
Tom
