Firing the torch on the fly.
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03 Sep 2025 16:55 #334362
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I am experimenting with cutting straight lines for a screen.
Problem is this. On start and end of a line there is a hole that is bigger than the rest of the line.
So I figured out how to edit a cut file by hand so it does stop the torch while the torch moves. So I get a perfect ending on the line I cut.
Question is there a way I can get the torch to probe the metal, then accelerate to cutting speed for say 10 mm then turn the torch on at pierce height.
And pierce while the torch is moving. Start point of cutting is not crucial but cut width at the beginning of the cut should be as close to the rest of the cut as possible.
Problem is this. On start and end of a line there is a hole that is bigger than the rest of the line.
So I figured out how to edit a cut file by hand so it does stop the torch while the torch moves. So I get a perfect ending on the line I cut.
Question is there a way I can get the torch to probe the metal, then accelerate to cutting speed for say 10 mm then turn the torch on at pierce height.
And pierce while the torch is moving. Start point of cutting is not crucial but cut width at the beginning of the cut should be as close to the rest of the cut as possible.
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03 Sep 2025 17:48 #334364
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Replied by tommylight on topic Firing the torch on the fly.
You need "lead in" for plasma cutting, you have that option in the included wizards for stuff you draw in LinuxCNC, and you will need a CAM software for other stuff to add those, probably SheetCAM.
BTW, you can start the torch while moving, but that will leave uncut sections on thin material and not cut at all on thicker material, but it will ruin the nozzle really quickly.
BTW, you can start the torch while moving, but that will leave uncut sections on thin material and not cut at all on thicker material, but it will ruin the nozzle really quickly.
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03 Sep 2025 18:03 - 03 Sep 2025 18:07 #334365
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Replied by Creative25 on topic Firing the torch on the fly.
Thanks for your quick reply.
Unfortunately the slots I need are open lines.
So no lead ins.
What I tried is using the puddle jump at Pearce hight. No pierce delay but a puddle delay. It seems to work well. But you don’t really have much control over plunge rate.
Is there a better way of doing this?
How do I fire the torch while the gantry is moving?
Unfortunately the slots I need are open lines.
So no lead ins.
What I tried is using the puddle jump at Pearce hight. No pierce delay but a puddle delay. It seems to work well. But you don’t really have much control over plunge rate.
Is there a better way of doing this?
How do I fire the torch while the gantry is moving?
Last edit: 03 Sep 2025 18:07 by Creative25.
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