Author Topic: Got Plasma! (Read 2883 times)

bnau267 · « **on:** February 18, 2014, 09:21:26 PM »

Figured you fabricators would appreciate the scale of our Plasma cutter....

Pumashine · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2014, 10:42:19 PM »

Yes, Plasma is a good cost alternative to the laser.

sameltoe · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2014, 10:55:52 PM »

Dayum!
I have a nice thermodynamics one at home that I love, but good lord nothin like that lol

rsss396 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2014, 11:00:05 PM »

nice!

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2014, 11:26:41 PM »

Now if it only had boobs...

bnau267 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 18, 2014, 11:39:13 PM »

Quote from: Pumashine;26027

Yes, Plasma is a good cost alternative to the laser.

Yeah it makes quick work of sheet stock....

wilkin250r · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2014, 01:32:20 AM »

Is it programmed with G and M codes like a CNC?

Pumashine · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2014, 06:33:10 AM »

Quote from: wilkin250r;26040

Is it programmed with G and M codes like a CNC?

The water-jet is very slow in comparison to the plasma. But the edge quality is significantly better. Water-jet uses G code.

JesseA420 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2014, 08:21:04 AM »

GOT LASER BEAMS!?

plasma is cost effective, but you cant even compare cut quality. we have punch plasma workcenters with high def hypertherm systems, but my trumpf 3030 L20 is my baby

JesseA420 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2014, 04:37:38 PM »

made some bottle openers the other day

bnau267 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 19, 2014, 07:26:46 PM »

Quote from: JesseA420;26052

GOT LASER BEAMS!? plasma is cost effective, but you cant even compare cut quality. we have punch plasma workcenters with high def hypertherm systems, but my trumpf 3030 L20 is my baby

Agreed but the stuff we make goes underground and hauls coal....LOL.

bnau267 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 19, 2014, 07:29:19 PM »

Quote from: wilkin250r;26040

Is it programmed with G and M codes like a CNC?

No clue....I spend most my time in our manufacturing plants dealing with buying, planning, and shipping product. I love the fab shop though.

rk88r · « **Reply #12 on:** February 19, 2014, 11:34:40 PM »

Quote from: Hawaiiysr;26033

Now if it only had boobs...

That's right keep your eye on the prize!!

Pro-Fab · « **Reply #13 on:** February 20, 2014, 02:07:18 AM »

plasma is great for general fabrication with 1/2" and down for practicality. Waterjet is EXCELLENT for odd medium to cut and has great cut definition and precision within .001" yet very expensive to maintain the proper stream as you are changing $200 mixing tubes and orifices often. Laser is a great alternative to WJ but is limited on medium.

With the fab I do I would buy cnc plasma and outsource my needs for water jet or laser to make either one of those cost effective you must run them round the clock or build custom parts at a high rate.