THC Delay in material file
- snowgoer540
-
- Offline
- Moderator
-
Less
More
- Posts: 2393
- Thank you received: 782
31 Oct 2021 21:16 #224799
by snowgoer540
Replied by snowgoer540 on topic THC Delay in material file
It was 14ga. I was testing a few things, but yes kerf crossing was the main purpose this evening.
The following user(s) said Thank You: rodw
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- CFE
- Offline
- Elite Member
-
Less
More
- Posts: 193
- Thank you received: 35
31 Oct 2021 22:14 #224813
by CFE
Replied by CFE on topic THC Delay in material file
Hi all,
That change to velocity dependence will solve the issue with different material thicknesses, excellent thinking. Now I only have to upgrade the old 32-bit computer to a 64-bit thing and we're off
That change to velocity dependence will solve the issue with different material thicknesses, excellent thinking. Now I only have to upgrade the old 32-bit computer to a 64-bit thing and we're off
The following user(s) said Thank You: rodw
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- rodw
-
- Away
- Platinum Member
-
Less
More
- Posts: 10738
- Thank you received: 3541
01 Nov 2021 05:16 #224834
by rodw
Thanks. Once I converted dinosaurs to metric, I find your material is 2mm thick which is what I cut most of. If you care to share your settings, I'll have a play too.
It did look pretty good!
Replied by rodw on topic THC Delay in material file
It was 14ga. I was testing a few things, but yes kerf crossing was the main purpose this evening.
Thanks. Once I converted dinosaurs to metric, I find your material is 2mm thick which is what I cut most of. If you care to share your settings, I'll have a play too.
It did look pretty good!
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- snowgoer540
-
- Offline
- Moderator
-
Less
More
- Posts: 2393
- Thank you received: 782
01 Nov 2021 11:25 #224866
by snowgoer540
I was doing some of the testing of the code Phill posted in the branch referenced in this thread: forum.linuxcnc.org/plasmac/39980-thc-vel...lock?start=50#217736
I found the default settings (100% override, 500 slope, 2 period) produced the best results, but I tried several different combinations.
Material settings were these:
Replied by snowgoer540 on topic THC Delay in material file
It was 14ga. I was testing a few things, but yes kerf crossing was the main purpose this evening.
Thanks. Once I converted dinosaurs to metric, I find your material is 2mm thick which is what I cut most of. If you care to share your settings, I'll have a play too.
It did look pretty good!
I was doing some of the testing of the code Phill posted in the branch referenced in this thread: forum.linuxcnc.org/plasmac/39980-thc-vel...lock?start=50#217736
I found the default settings (100% override, 500 slope, 2 period) produced the best results, but I tried several different combinations.
Material settings were these:
[MATERIAL_NUMBER_51]
NAME = 45A Steel 14GA Best
KERF_WIDTH = 0.055
THC = 1
PIERCE_HEIGHT = 0.15
PIERCE_DELAY = 0.2
PUDDLE_JUMP_HEIGHT = 0.0
PUDDLE_JUMP_DELAY = 0.0
CUT_HEIGHT = 0.06
CUT_SPEED = 270.0
CUT_AMPS = 45.0
CUT_VOLTS = 130.0
PAUSE_AT_END = 0.0
GAS_PRESSURE = 0.0
CUT_MODE = 1.0
The following user(s) said Thank You: rodw
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- rodw
-
- Away
- Platinum Member
-
Less
More
- Posts: 10738
- Thank you received: 3541
01 Nov 2021 23:25 #224933
by rodw
Replied by rodw on topic THC Delay in material file
Just goes to show why people use Hypertherm. My cut speed is 2219 mm/min @40 amps or 87 in/min and that is with Thermal Dynamics, arguably the next leading brand!
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- snowgoer540
-
- Offline
- Moderator
-
Less
More
- Posts: 2393
- Thank you received: 782
01 Nov 2021 23:34 #224935
by snowgoer540
Replied by snowgoer540 on topic THC Delay in material file
A coworker talked me into buying a Hypertherm back when my Plasma journey began. Zero regrets.
And to think, that's the "Best" setting, the "Production" feed rate is 320ipm.
The fine cut (45A )is 200ipm, and the fine cut "low speed" (45A) is 150ipm, but they dont claim a dross free cut for that.
And to think, that's the "Best" setting, the "Production" feed rate is 320ipm.
The fine cut (45A )is 200ipm, and the fine cut "low speed" (45A) is 150ipm, but they dont claim a dross free cut for that.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- rodw
-
- Away
- Platinum Member
-
Less
More
- Posts: 10738
- Thank you received: 3541
02 Nov 2021 09:27 #224966
by rodw
Replied by rodw on topic THC Delay in material file
Yeh, Thermal Dynamics is still highly regarded but has more consumables in their range and you can't cut corners by just changing amps. You need to change consumables as well. I think thats where some come unstuck.
I had planned to buy a 65 amp Hypertherm like yours but then this 120 amp one turned up ridiculously cheap. eg. I paid 45Xp prices for a competitor to the Hypertherm 105 amp and still brand new. Its still chalk and cheese with my old Everlast.
I had planned to buy a 65 amp Hypertherm like yours but then this 120 amp one turned up ridiculously cheap. eg. I paid 45Xp prices for a competitor to the Hypertherm 105 amp and still brand new. Its still chalk and cheese with my old Everlast.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
Moderators: snowgoer540
Time to create page: 0.072 seconds