Feature Request

phillc54 wrote: Am I reading it correctly, the holes are 0.25" (6.35mm) and the slots are the same width.

From the model, both are .3".

snowgoer540 wrote:

phillc54 wrote: Am I reading it correctly, the holes are 0.25" (6.35mm) and the slots are the same width.

From the model, both are .3".

OK, I didn't allow for kerf width.

phillc54 wrote: Have you tried perpendicular leadins on those internal features?

I seem to remember Jim Colt saying to use perpendicular leadins. I trued arcs and gave up then never tried again.

phillc54 wrote:

snowgoer540 wrote:

phillc54 wrote: Am I reading it correctly, the holes are 0.25" (6.35mm) and the slots are the same width.

From the model, both are .3".

OK, I didn't allow for kerf width.

Oh right, yea I didnt think of it either. 5am here, no coffee yet, about to leave for work :lol:

I seem to remember Jim Colt saying to use perpendicular leadins. I trued arcs and gave up then never tried again.

I'll switch over for sure! I watched a few Jim Colt videos in my expanded metal research. He doesnt seem to explain how at least MaverickCNC handles expanded metal other than "turn off the THC". They must just ignore the arc OK though.

snowgoer540 wrote:

phillc54 wrote:

snowgoer540 wrote:

phillc54 wrote: Am I reading it correctly, the holes are 0.25" (6.35mm) and the slots are the same width.

From the model, both are .3".

OK, I didn't allow for kerf width.

Oh right, yea I didnt think of it either. 5am here, no coffee yet, about to leave for work :lol:

I seem to remember Jim Colt saying to use perpendicular leadins. I trued arcs and gave up then never tried again.

I'll switch over for sure! I watched a few Jim Colt videos in my expanded metal research. He doesnt seem to explain how at least MaverickCNC handles expanded metal other than "turn off the THC". They must just ignore the arc OK though.

Do Powermax's keep the Arc OK signal on during CPA mode?

phillc54 wrote: Do Powermax's keep the Arc OK signal on during CPA mode?

So that was my initial impression of how they would work, however that's not been my experience. All of the issues I've mentioned were most recently done in Mode 2 (CPA Mode). As soon as the torch flamed out, the machine paused. I supposed there could be something wrong with my power unit, but I would think it's highly unlikely as it's brand new otherwise.

All the manual says is:

For cutting expanded metal, grates, metal containing holes, or any job that requires a continuous pilot arc. Using this mode to cut standard metal plate reduces consumable life.