Setting up software for Plasma Cutting—This applies to machines with the Techno CNC Interface
CAM Post Processors:
Obtain and use the standard Post Processor for your CAM software. No special
post is necessary. Disregard any mention of special Plasma Posts for Techno CNC
plasma cutters. There was a very short time where a special post was necessary,
but this is absolutely no longer the case.
In the CNC Interface:
There are a few things to set in the CNC interface:
Upgrade your software if you are using a version lower than 1.421.40
Left-click and hold on the pre-process button until the Pre-Pre-processor
window opens.
Select the plasma pre-preprocessor on the left and click the arrow to move it
to the right.
Click OK to close the Pre-Pre-Procesor window
Click Setup
Click Advanced
Check the box marked Plasma Cutter Present
Click OK in the lower left. The software will restart.
On the right side, there will now be a box for plasma settings. Consult the
manual for proper operation from this point.
Problem |
Solution |
The plasma touch off is not working |
The issue may be related to slag built up in the shield and nozzle of the torch.
Does it go straight up as soon as you do "touch top"? If so, remove the wire from the nozzle and try again, if it starts moving down, Choose "ESCAPE" or "STOP".
This indicates slag in the nozzle. |
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