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My 81 generic flower templates: https://www.etsy.com/uk/DelisleDesign/listing/1244017983/81-flower-and-leaf-templates-in-pdf-dxf?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1654179398204
My designs/comissioning: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DelisleDesign
Watch Joshua De lisle AWCB walk you through the creation process with his welded and hand forged works of Art and Luxury items.
In this episode we build a GRBL CNC plasma table for only £150 (not including the plasma machine or compressor), we look at the DIY build, how to operate CAM software, use the GRBL offline controller, a sneeak peak at my new 81 generic flower template downbload and how optimise the machine for large production.
Chapter selection:
Intro – 0:00
Build overview – 01:35
Plasma cutting machine – 02:48
Torch bracket design- 04:02
plasma and relay wiring- 05:50
Table bed- 8:02
Work flow test- 10:19
THC alternative- 14:09
GRBL offline controller and G code- 17:19
Sheetcam software- 25:47
Nozel replacement- 34:18
Cutting holes in box section without CAD- 35:31
Large 2m x 1m table idea- 37:05
Gantry design close up and pricing- 38:10
Conclusion- 39:16
Recomended CAM software: https://www.sheetcam.com/
My plasma cutter is a PLASMARGON Air Plasma Cutter Plc 55Pro £235 is what I payed.
USA: https://amzn.to/3vFDt1e
Banggood LTD is an end of line limited stock whole saler straight from China, when its gone its gone and the prices change constantly, so the bellow links may not have stock anymore but If you visit frequently you may find an even better deal.
Banggood Afiliate links:
CNC Laser machine: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/K3vyzqPpe1
CNC GRBL kit: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/3GDd2UFCNt
CNC GRBL controller only: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/GDDyzqPpPR
Nema 17 stepper motor: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/KGmEMqPCAQ
Gantry wheels: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/3vKdk2Vpzh
Aluminium extrusions V type: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/Kv3hk2VWUV
GT2 timing belt: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/DKGRqqHcqi
GT2 pullys: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/KKvyz2trqj
Linier rail bearing: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/v3vEMqtrUz
Relay device: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/KKDEqU55z7
-cnc laser machines——https://ban.ggood.vip/11ZQU
-cnc controllers——https://ban.ggood.vip/11ZQQ
-aluminium extrusions——https://ban.ggood.vip/11ZQW
-offline contollers cnc——https://ban.ggood.vip/11ZQZ
Amazon affilate links UK:
Plasma P80 consumables: https://amzn.to/3Mc8mjl
P80 machine torch: https://amzn.to/3zdPAVN
50Amp Plasma Pilot arc machine (this isn’t my one): https://amzn.to/3PXbzGf
Tactical mount: https://amzn.to/3GIfUsS
100 ltr Compressor: https://amzn.to/3GL9hWw
Bed screws: https://amzn.to/3agiUk2
Amazon affiliate links USA:
Plasma P80 consumables: https://amzn.to/3m5R4JN
P80 machine torch: https://amzn.to/3alNRU4
50Amp Plasma Pilot arc machine: https://amzn.to/3m71Gbp
Tactical mount: https://amzn.to/3zd6HqE
20 gal compressor: https://amzn.to/3avOmLb
Bed screws: https://amzn.to/3PVXhWw
Featured G code snippets (operates from 0,0 position) :
– Pierce:
G00 X 0 F 9000
M3 S 500
G01 F 9000
G04 P (type in pierce duration here)
M5
– Pierce + travel in X direction:
G00 X 0 F 9000
M3 S 500
G01 F 9000
G04 P 0.25
G01 X (type in length here) F (type in feed rate here)
M5
My Settings (will be updating as I gather more information):
@50Amps and 70psi
Feed rate:
1mm thick steel = F2850
3mm thick steel = F850
6mm thick steel = F425
Pierce dwell is generally P 0.25
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