Homemade CNC Plasma router with Mach3 and Triple Beast [HD]

[@unpopular_mechanics]

Hi, I know this is an old video and you have answered many questions, so forgive me for asking just a couple more. It appears that that the gantry is only driven on one side and that it is triangulated to avoid deflection, it is an elegant approach. Did it cause any issues? Also, were the supported 20mm rails an issue in terms of keeping them clean and rolling smoothly? Would you do anything differently if you built it now? Thanks

[@Hightreewalker]

I can understand your disappointment but I think exactly the opposite.. and that's a compliment for this awesome machine. Everyone can theoretically make everything (whatever you call your home) but it takes patience, knowledge and a strong will. I like people pushing their limits, learning how to built their dreams even if it's hard and they allways succeed at last. You won't if you keep on looking it your way, sorry for saying.

[@spidey4fun]

I've a touch plate on my CNC mill which is straight forward. This seems run a similar macro each time the z-axis lowers. Post G-code processing required to add this macro? On long cuts its not going to touch off so will crash if the metal warps?

[@JohnHarmon]

looks like you might need to add a slight delay for the pierce (depending on the thickness of the material) before your torch starts to move?

[@corski67]

Nicely done! You've thought of solutions to all common annoyances with these machines. I really like the refillable tank! It has the added benefit of allowing you to clean it out regularly, too.

[@ATAKAN-iv8sk]

Thanks to share this information . What are stepper motors that you use and driver cards ?

[@rabehcnc9004]

Hello, could you help me to setup touch n go function on plasma table? I have a touch sensitive switch, but I dont know which input to choose in mach3 for this swithc? How to configure everything to make it work

[@karimansari11]

Sir pls guide, how i made it without thc?

[@tjkoker]

Hi Phillip, Do you use two stepper motors on the Y-axis. If not, do you have any distortion or canting across the main bar.

[@blakethompson8022]

the lasers do make it MUCH easier to set your X,Y zero (datum) to define the stock. super cool build. job well done.

[@772777777777777]

You should post what kind of plasma machine your using. are you using a inductive start ... reg hf start or..Blowback start starts arc without the need of High Frequency .

[@questionabletopic9652]

i also have a hypertherm plasma cutter and i also want to make a cnc table for it. i see that you are using the hand torch as the cutter here. so i am wondering if you had to make any modifacations to the cutter itself to get it to work without having to buy the machine torch? thx

[@EDOsVIDEOstudio]

@BoostedRT hmm these are different motors X Axis is 60mm (3 Nm) motor which should be enough. The torch is controlled relay switch connected in parallel to the switch from the hand held torch.

[@leporiseba89]

Nice! Why z goes down and up before vector cut?

[@suriyabala5860]

How you fix light it's awesome idea ,, I need clear view of light were you fix in machine

[@b10n1c6]

Hast du geil gemacht! Respekt!!!!! So eine Maschine fehlt mir noch in der Firma.

[@limited660]

I was just asking because most just go with long pieces of flat stock that they arch across so they are easy to replace. And you are doing pierce/cutting height control manually then?

[@IslamYahia2011]

did u used one linear guid bearing on the x-axis and one on the y-axis? what is the material of water table that be used?

[@ps50k0]

@EDOsVIDEOstudio Thx for the answer, I really like you design, I can see you thought things well trough. Few more questions if you don't mind. What size is the alu profile for the gantry? 45x45mm? What size is the round bar linear bearing? 20mm? What size is the linear bearing on the gantry? Do you use this machine professionally? Btw nice lathe in background. Do you also have a mill?

[@katerspam]

How are the cut quality of the edges? Do you need a lot of clean up afterwards?

[@EDOsVIDEOstudio]

@ps50k0 Hi, thanks! The main Frame ( blue ) is made with 60 mm x 60 mm Steel tubing and 80 mm x 40 mm Steel tubing. The Gantry is mainly made of aluminium profile, like all the other connecting parts are made out of aluminium. Llightweight rocks ;-)

[@sharperdill]

Do you have a build thread on a forum or blog we could read?

[@EDOsVIDEOstudio]

@mejser it´s car radiator coolant. doesn´t burn doesn´t become moldy etc...

[@dangduttki6731]

how to turn on /off the plasma?i want to convert my diy cnc router to plasma without THC.THANKS

[@westcoast996]

Very nicely done. I like how fast it is when it's moving to the next cut point. Hell, cutting speed is fast!

[@ChanmailleMan]

That is a hell of a piece of machinery you've got there. Well done.

[@joserizzi3838]

Is there any possibility you tell me what thc did you use to constructed ? I started my own project but I didn't find one up to now.

[@DictiusTeNecare]

Hallo, habt ihr die Zahnriemenscheiben extra gelagert, oder nur auf die Achsen der Schrittmotoren fixiert? Welche Baugröße haben die Schrittmotoren? Was habt ihr da genau für Linearführungsschienen verwendet? Echt schicke Maschine, würde mir auch gefallen :)

[@tobiasgoldbacher8289]

Super Arbeit, kann ich die Baupläne für die Anlage bekommen? Ich will mir auch so einen Cutter bauen

[@EDOsVIDEOstudio]

@ps50k0 Hi, alu profile is 45x45mm The size of the round ball bearing is 20mm Size of the linear bearing is 25mm I don´t use this machine professionally I do have a Maho 600 mill.

[@limpforce72200]

are you using lead screw or just pulley & belt. I like what you have but can't figure it out. I want to build my own on my spare time. can you give me some details pls.

[@dorsetengineering]

How come the Z movements are so slow? The Z movements prior to each pierce cut increase cycle time a lot from what I can see. This is also true on plasmacam, the touch-off prior to pierce is so slow!

[@58rednaxelA]

Hallo, eine sehr schöne Maschine die ihren Job wohl sehr gut erledigt :-). Können sie noch ein paar Daten bezüglich ihrer Hardware angeben. Ist die TripleBeast direkt am Parallelport oder haben sie ein Interface dazwischen? Welche Motoren wurden verbaut und welchen weg legen die Achsen pro Umdrehung zurück? möchte mir eine ähnlich schnelle Maschine Bauen.

[@joefriday1982]

how do you handle the fluid? get the slag out via filtering and reuse the fluid or? dump it to the sewer?? haha.

[@chadgdry3938]

Nice build, would have been coo too look over the equipment specks... you have a lot of speed, so.. what stepper motors did you go with? What is the granularity of movement? ex: 0.001mm over 100mm, etc? What bearing sets are you using? How much backlash is your kit dealing with? Werkstatt was not enough to lookup your shop online. I wonder if you even review these comments anymore?

[@limited660]

Very nice video, why did you choose the odd shape for slats? Those are going to be difficult to replace in the future arent they? What are you using for the THC?

[@icm3523]

This is T-1000 of the cnc plasma cutters... Amazing.

[@audiopack]

Hello, excellent solution, where I can copy the macro, I have a router and I want to work with plasma and I can not run the Z axis as you did, thanks

[@valveman12]

Is the Z axis necessary? I have a 3 Axis controller and I need X and Y channel for 2 stepper motors running the Y axis. So only one channel for the X axis. I was hoping to get away with not having the Z axis.

[@JesseJenkins86]

You can drive two steppers with one driver ya know

[@JesseJenkins86]

Jesse Jenkins if they need to be going in opposite directions you just wire them up opposite

[@valveman12]

Jesse Jenkins Thanks Jesse for your comments. Yes i know you can drive 2 steppers with on channel. I was wondering if it is necessary to have the Z axis. I realize the Z axis allows for different thicknesses to be cut. I was hoping to set the height manually. i.e. I wanted to keep things simple. Has anyone done this? Thanks

[@jamesray9009]

what laser set up is that something off the shelf? pulled from a broken drill lol?

[@gh0stmast3r]

usually in the same way that knowing how to use a backhoe brings you work, most often a neighbor will want something made, or you'll be approached by someone about taking on a contract. usually this comes about just by spreading the word that you are capable, however it's not very hard if you advertise to start doing this full time with the right environment. if all else fails build cars, motorcycles, and anything else that moves.

[@serhioromano]

I am building CNC too and I wanted to install laser sight like yours. But I cannot find it. Actually I do not know even what to enter into google search. What is a therm for that? May be you can give a hint where to buy such a thing?

[@DieselRamcharger]

Sergey Romanov its a laser sight, like for a firearm.also called red dot. www.amazon.com/Vokul®-Tactical-Laser-Pistol-Picatinny/dp/B00X356WZQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1432250098&sr=8-4&keywords=laser+sight+cross+hairs

[@JtagSheep]

Sergey Romanov It is a cnc cross-hair laser module you can use a normal laser pointer though like a dot if you just run a test with the cnc and use the test ti align the laser dot or cross.

[@DieselRamcharger]

***** if you want to get froggy, its called a laser diode module. they aren't for cnc machines and they aren't cross hairs. they project a line, he used two of them to intersect. jameco electronics and others sell the basic module for about 10 bucks, or you can just buy one for a firearm for the same price and it will come with the lenses already

[@JtagSheep]

If I want to get froggy ? I wasnt trying to get froggy with anyone but I suspect firearm lasers are a little more expensive ?

[@DieselRamcharger]

***** Cheaper actually. Many more lasers are boxed marketed and sold for "firearm" use than for "industrial" use. Quality is of course all over the place. As with any chinese product.

[@ps50k0]

awesome machine! What size tubing is the frame? What is the gantry frame made of?

[@patricksreels]

You either are nuts or you have some serious skill, or maybe a combination of both. Awesome machine dude!

[@szilkar]

Hi! Nice job! Very impressive! What did u use for gererating g-code? Because this is not a cnc plasma cutter just a normal plasma cutter. At first u have to touch the metal after u need a few mm-s gap. I would like to try it too:)

[@MagnusCaprica]

whats the secret behind mach3 and plasma-cutting. can you give me some information about it? because i want to build such a machine too, i already made some cnc mills. for it would be interesting, how your touch-mode is working. are you using an analog signal from the plasma-cutter to controll the distance between material and cutter while cutting? regards!

[@ferapf]

hello friend this is simply liquid used is water or a special liquid to help in cutting thank you

[@nosenadatv5710]

How did you set up the laser? I want to added to my cnc

[@Backenfutter85]

Eine sehr schöne Maschine hast du da gebaut. Ist das ein Rittal-Schaltschrank aus Kunststoff wo die Beast drinne sitzt? Ich nehme an die Kabel sind alle geschirmt? Ich frage nur weil ein Kumpel derzeit Probleme hat seinen Plasmaschneider in Gang zu setzen ohne das der ganze PC und abstürzt und die Beast auf Fehler geht. BTW: Gute Idee für das "Wasser"bad einfach Kühlerflüssigkeit zu verwenden. Ist ja schließlich nicht korrosiv.

[@burmecia11]

hello how are you would like to know how you control the shutter of plasma? or does the mach 3 !!!

[@Stubytube]

hello friend, very good you machine, one question what type of motors using sorry my ingles is bad

[@FrustratedBaboon]

Reminds me of the gold days when we used plotters to plot. Same technology used in program.

[@guillermogutierrez5736]

How does the system recongnize the top of the material? I mean, every time you change the material for another one thicker or lighter, do you need to touch the top and record it as a zero? or how do you do it? Best regards

[@DieselRamcharger]

Guillermo Gutierrez it has a conductivity sensor placed around the nozzle. every time, before it cuts, the nozzle goes down to the work, touches off and records its height, then begins cutting. Torch Height Sensor is what they are called.

[@JJose-22]

how much will it cost to build one like this?

[@safetesabedinaj144]

Jim Jose pmumhajdar

[@flesvik]

With that kind of speed you can modify it to be a "pick and place" machine as well (if you have a need for that)

[@EDOsVIDEOstudio]

Both, lead screw for Z. Pulley and Belt for X and Y. Hard to give details to others espacially since this machine is built in metric measures. Try to collect as much info from the internet as possible. Thats the way I did it. :-)

[@frodoxzibit]

Hello. I hawe whanted to ask you, why my cnc table have the isuse, when my plasma cutter start my nema 17 start to move in nowere.. I cant figure out why its hapening..

[@mauriceireri71]

very nice work, mind sharing the details of the job till completion. eg a parts list complete prices,schematics of the drawing layout and code to run the whole set up?

[@eduvidalcarrillo]

Excellent video, how use the sensor of touch the torch? or only is programation of codigo G

[@quad2004]

What brand of plasma cutter is that? Mine is a Over priced matco tools 110v, that I don't think could cut like that. One day I might have someone look at it, it blows out easy.

[@MrMusicluv69]

I like how you programmed it, what software was used? Also, was there a cad program used to convert drawn letters into a dxf? thanks...

[@maximumwoof]

rad machine, sir ! hats off to you ! i noted though that when you were cutting that sign out for your shop that your water table wasn't in place apparently.. hope there is plenty of dust and smoke ventalation if not... :)

[@CapitanPR]

Very nice, how much power does it consume for this material? Would this cutter head be applicable for cutting Fiber Cement Boards up to 3/4 or even 1", The material is able to be cut like wood but really is very abrasive and if cut this way (ie, router) creates huge amounts of dust, Your experienced opinion is valued

[@9Strychnine]

Plasma cuts just about anything metallic/conductive, I have made fabrics conductive by soaking in a conductive medium for cutting but the results are never as good as other means. Also, rocks will explode when heated that rapidly, if there are tiny tiny stones in the cement, you run the risk of micro bursts, that's not counting how or how not flammable the fiber is. Good luck. Maybe try a dust collection system or something like a wet tile saw?

[@elzzon]

For cement board (and also stone), you would be better off using a water jet system rather than plasma. Plasma is amazing for ferrous metals but I would not try to use them on materials that don't melt.

[@desmvp]

Do you have a build or walk trough bid that explains how you built it and the parts used?

[@anlpereira]

Loved this machine, are you using rack or belt to drive Y and X axis? Can yoy share the plans? Thank you

[@omarfarsha5886]

Did anyone ever answer you? Will this setup work with an Everlast PowerPlasma plasma cutter?

[@flyer203]

Very nice!2000 is too low for such a quality made machine. What hardware stores did you buy from?

[@sebastianadams8771]

I'd love to have this setup for my PowerPlasma cutter. Great project you have there!

[@w1ldyovvnz]

is there any forum or website that has some info on building one of these? id love to build one...maybe a few

[@gus3291]

did you use an arduino board, grbl? how do you turn 2d drawings into cutting instructions with mach 3?

[@martin3866]

Richtig cooles Teil. Hätte ich auch gerne in der Garage stehen! :) Wieviel hast du da ca. investiert? Und was bist du von Beruf? Lg

Do you also have an THC system ? Hoe exact is the belt drive working ?

[@bivermonter]

As a helpful hint, If you read the plasma manual, or visit Hypertherm's website, you will find that all the cutting in this video was performed backwards. Best quality plasma cutting, due to the clockwise swirl of the gas, is achieved when interior features are cut counter-clockwise, and exterior features are cut clockwise. Give it a try, and see how your cut quality improves.

[@pcesquema]

This is the best homemade cnc plasma cutter I found on the internet . Very good job. I what to make one and use some of your ideas. Can you give me the plans of the cnc? Thanks for your time.

[@jakecrist6389]

how did ya hook your arc stop switch good job

[@billshafley6048]

Where did you get the centering laser?

[@rivtoolfan]

Would you know of a Foundation that is? (Not Tourchmate or any of there over priced machines) I am looking to get into home CnC but KZbin/ Internet (Which threads can be misleading) is basically my only resource

[@EmmeBiFabLab]

hello, how you've changed the torch to work with cnc?

[@chabidimas3996]

Hi! Can you tell me how you build that? Thanks

[@tna2me197]

Nice Job! I have a small 25 amp Plasma Torch. I have built a couple machines like routers and converted my Lathe into a CNC machine. So I'm familiar with that part. But I have no idea how to make the mechanism for the trigger? Does Mach 3 support a torch? Or do you need some kind of software to generate gcode that will work with the DXF files? It's all a mystery further down the rabbit hole for me. Would love to build a small 2x2 or 4x4 machine for my little torch and then maybe get something a little more powerful later or just buy an industrial unit when I can justify spending that kind of money for production of some ideas. Thoughts?

[@Ropedandhogtied]

You can use coolant on/off for the trigger signal through a relay.

[@tna2me197]

Well I use Mach3 Torch and it has a command for torch on and off through the relay that I set up. Trouble I'm having though is when the torch is on it seems to be transmitting a frequency that is crashing Mach 3 ??? very strange. I'm going to shield the cables better and try a different computer. Maybe move the control box for the torch to a different location as well.

[@EditingApprentice]

TNA2Me did you get it figured out? I've heard that the high frequency starts on some plasma cutters can mess with electronic components. Not sure if this explains Mach 3 crashing though

[@denlaps5797]

Don't know if it can help, but I've been doing a lot of research to add Plasma capability to my current CNC router and saw in a few forums that the addition of a UPS could solve some of the problems.www.machitech.com/10-important-steps-to-prepare-your-business-for-a-cnc-plasma-system/www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/fabrication-cnc-laser-waterjet-plasma-welding-and-fab/searching-help-cnc-plasma-cutting-282070/

[@sechskant_tv1120]

hey, hast du in dieser Anlage auch eine THC verbaut?

[@saeedkhani5823]

I like your laser-lines Trick.good job

[@hangfire5005]

do you have to set the z axis every job?

[@EDOsVIDEOstudio]

It´s car radiator coolant. ( not corrosive etc.... ) Water would work aswell, with some disadvantages...

[@cleverelectronics6461]

What is maximum thickness of metal sheet for this machine?

[@jorgeluis820]

Esta muy bueno tu trabajo...que programa usas para controlarlo?

[@z1i3e5d]

what's the type of torche et unit of plasma cutting ?

[@alexle3598]

Good job! Can you provide plans for this machine, pls?

[@MrAj198]

Sure, first thing tomorrow morning.

[@YasasPasindu]

What type of Plasma cutter do you use??? where did you buy it??

[@cyscosystem]

sorry but which welder is???

[@chrisharris5535]

Dont suppose i could get the blueprints? i want to make one. would help with my prop making

[@EDOsVIDEOstudio]

Sorry but I don´t provide the Blueprints

[@djzarr]

O and what do you use for your drive system. To get that speed.

[@gilmaroliveiradosantos1271]

Great work, congratulations! how did you solve the problem of plasmas interference with electronics and computer?

[@antennasbc]

How is it driven please?? I cannot tell from the video. Thanks.

[@obieezx11]

WHAT WAS THE COST TO MAKE HOW MANY MAN HOURS AND DO YOU SELL PLAN'S?

[@molinobeer]

How does the X axis move? I can't see a chain, belt, nothing..

[@Rakan210]

seriously good work man! I dont get why people made 28 dislikes...

[@packinmania]

Did you make this cool machine from ebay's plans?

[@FlashTechEngineering]

Hi great project, any chance you can issue plans for your machine, thanks David

[@douro20]

Can you use an actual machine torch with your power supply?