How to buy a CrossFire Pro - Lessons learned after 1 year with Langmuir Systems plasma cutting table

[@kwasg3]

Thanks for great vids. I bought a crossfire pro in the first batch and the delays from covid etc made me miss the job I bought it for, so it is actually still in the boxes it shipped in. 2 years later trying to get back to it and your vids are a great help. Subscribed! The poo poo forums were/are sometimes discouraging, but you make it look easy and fun.

[@ntdracing]

Most amazing tool I have ever owned. Good luck.

[@Joemx82]

3am and watching your videos I just made up mind and placed my order - tried to mirror your setup. Many thanks

[@ntdracing]

Your best decisions are made at 3am. It is fun when your 9am self wakes up and hopes your 3am self knew what they were doing.

[@MLFranklin]

Just ordered a CrossFire Pro and used your discount code. I appreciate the advice and guidance I've gotten on your channel.

[@ntdracing]

Many thanks.

[@PrimalOutdoors]

I don't know that I will be getting one of these anytime soon, but your video was very clear and understandable. Jason

[@michaelt.9372]

Best crossfire pro videos on youtube!

[@ntdracing]

Thanks for the compliment! I am working on a video about 2D with Fusion 360 and the CF Pro right now.

[@michaelt.9372]

@@ntdracing awesome. I'm looking forward to it

[@jaylove4011]

Love you bro you motivated me to invest into my future with this one (GWF) Weldlife

[@ntdracing]

Many thanks and good luck. Remember, there will be something frustrating that happens in the process. Langmuir Systems is good with customer service, but the real help is the amazing group of owners on FB and the LS forum. These are the folks that will help you with answers at midnight on a Sunday.

[@237amStudios]

Just bought my Pro... Thanks for the review.....

[@ntdracing]

Cool…thanks for watching.

[@glennmartonic6376]

is it working as expected......or is it a headache

[@237amStudios]

@@glennmartonic6376 Still waiting on a few parts before I get up and running... so far the packaging/etc was easy to assemble

[@ntdracing]

My CrossFire Pro and RW45 still work like new…maybe better considering software updates.

[@KarasCyborg]

Like how you got your air compressor setup on casters with the various filters and line spools!

[@megadesertdiesel1468]

You have some of the best clearest videos on the Crossfire Pro. I’m ordering one this week and cant wait to get mine in May. That cut in the exhaust tubing is awesome, no more step bits for O2 bung holes. Would be awesome if it notched tubing also. Lol. Maybe a new Langmuir product?

[@ntdracing]

It would be cool if they had a tube feed system. I must have cut 200 fish mouths with an angle grinder for HONCHO! I am getting ready to start another truck, and that would save me days. It would be much appreciated if you use the link in my description when you order. Thanks for watching.

[@megadesertdiesel1468]

@@ntdracing do you have a coupon code or just use the link?

[@Chris-nt9lk]

@@megadesertdiesel1468 do everything you need to do almost purchase one on their site just don’t hit the final purchase click. They should send you an email for $100 off the next day. They did for me anyways.

[@jacobezell9521]

You have 1 dislike! I like it and am interested in buying one!

[@ntdracing]

Thanks! I do not think you can beat Langmuir Systems when it comes to a solid design, providing customers with simple technical information and most importantly, the thousands of great costumers on the forums and Facebook that are eager to help each other out.

[@onefortheroad2291]

Great job as always brother! One of the best video series on the crossfire pro on KZbin

[@ntdracing]

Thanks

[@0321Matatiue]

Great video! I’m curious how well does it cut aluminum? Looking to cut 1/4”. Thanks!

[@curtismateja1604]

How’s the cutting tolerances on these bad boys?

[@jeffreybreitschopf5993]

How accurate are your cuts? +/-X.XX?

[@glennmartonic6376]

ive been on their forum for about 6-7 months......the people there truly try to help others with problems.....but.....there are still many people having problems with either the THC or some other misfire.....is it the razorweld...the THC.....the fire control? even though $5000 for this sounds nice.......i'm on the fence about purchasing.....

[@ntdracing]

Good question. I had a few problems that I thought was caused by the Razorweld, but it was my computer trying to run the old FireControl. All my issues went away with the new FireControl. I’m going to get the Razorweld again on the XR.

[@cutweldngrind]

I was shocked you only paid $18 in Taxes then I saw Ca Tax $274....I'm debating if to get the regular or pro table still. I'm hoping to build a shop soon so thats also affecting me on pressing Buy.

[@andrewgreaves2687]

Can’t wait to see the next videos about fusion 360 parts

[@tomthompson7400]

great review , very helpful.

[@valleytractorservices9310]

Subbed and super excited to see your fusion 360 video next

[@carpinosmetalworks]

Have you tried cutting something like 20oz sheet copper out? I'm curious with so much expansion and contraction in the material if the automatic hight adjustment/fire control can keep up? Thanks for the video

[@AlessioSangalli]

Very good but honestly even on the langmuir forums most people talk about and get a prime weld cut 60 plasma cutter,

[@edegagne]

Disagree. The overall majority of buyers are going with the RW45 as part of the purchase. That said, I do see the Prime Weld machines getting more popular.

[@AlessioSangalli]

@@edegagne please I meant discussion, not actual buying numbers. In this video the two plasma cutters that are named are the razor and the VERY expensive hypertherm. I believe a mention of the Primeweld 60A would have been fair

[@glennmartonic6376]

@@edegagne youre absolutely right....

[@StLbfdup]

good video, I bought a primeweld cut60 dual voltage a year or so ago thinking i will buy this table later. they use to offer the Cut60 for this table but have switched. my question is why and will a cut 60 work(i cant see why not).

[@Engineerboy100]

great video, thank you.

[@davidmays3333]

Great job explaining everything!

[@ntdracing]

Thanks.

[@joshsoorlin579]

Great vid again man do more onnthis machine

[@ntdracing]

Thanks. I am finishing the edit on 3D parts right now. Hope to have it out tomorrow.

[@williamlabonville6522]

Great video. I’m thinking about purchasing one. I’m a pretty good diy guy but fear the computer programming aspect. How steep was the learning curve using fusion 360?

[@ntdracing]

I think my 2D and 3D videos with the Langmuir systems tutorials will get you cutting in no time. I taught my 7yo to use Fusion 360 for 3D printing...you got this.

[@JR-qz3zt]

Good info. However, I'm a metal artist. Can I download a drawing from the internet or something I've designed in paint and make the necessary changes to plasma cut the final design or is it basically an Autocad type software and I'll have to draw up everything from scratch? No importing images to be tweaked to my design in other words.

[@ntdracing]

Yes. I will work on a video for that soon.

[@824WaterBoy]

If you can create a DXF file, fusion can convert that to a sketch in the CAD software so you don't have to sketch it yourself

[@erik_dk842]

@@824WaterBoy A bit late, but drawings are usually bitmap pixels, individual dots, whereas DXF and other CAD formats are vectors. Converting bitmap formats into vectors is not trivial.

[@imbrandon16]

why don't you just replace the plugs on the bottom of the table with a ball valve...? are they not NPT threads? i'm thinking about picking up one of theses little tables as a starter table to sort of dip my toe into CNC and CAD, see if it's worth it for me to get a big 5x10 more expensive table.

[@creo3744]

Can I used my own program Creo and Solidworks?

[@AP-rs5kq]

What do you do for ventilation? It looks like you have the crossfire pro in a relatively small room or it that just an aspect of the video? How high is the Cieling in the room? Thanks

[@ntdracing]

I open doors on both sides of the shop and run a large fan.

[@MrClockw3rk]

Have you used it on 16 gauge steel by chance? Any issue with warping?

[@94auwing]

Great information do they make a machine torch for the razor weld?

[@codygillis4848]

They do not.

[@drill2.087]

Dumb question, how does the torch cut through the material but not cut into your table?

[@ntdracing]

It will cut the slats a little, but the water stops the torch from cutting too deep. Even without water, it will not cut through the table.

[@mikejd35d23]

The picture on your shop wall is who?

[@Puppetgush]

Hey , I figured I should ask your help on this, I have a pro along with the razor weld 45, I’ve been using it for a few months, it was working fine yesterday, I could tell the air wasn’t as strong though coming out the torch however, I haven’t replaced my nozzle and electrode at all which I ordered some parts that will come in tomorrow. That all being said I ordered them because I tried using it today and it didn’t even work, it was like a dry run, no air coming through , idk if that means the air is bad or as in like moisture in the plasma cutter?, would that be a thing, for the last few months I’ve had a little moisture just around where the hose connects to the cutter, I have a filter and I do release the moisture out of it every time I get done using the table for the day. Do u think it in general is not even streaming air because the consumables are bad or there’s an even worse problem that has to do with the cutter. What I’m hoping you’ll say is that the internal computer won’t stream air without the electrode and nozzle firing off from the initial electricity but idk if that’s how it works.

[@ntdracing]

If you have used it for a few months on the same consumables, I would say that is most likely your problem. They are easy to remove and inspect. I change them before every high dollar cut.

[@Puppetgush]

@@ntdracing thanks I hope that’s all it is, quick question tho, do u frequently get moisture at the connecting parts where the air hose and plasma cutter meet?

[@ntdracing]

I do not think so, but maybe. I am betting new consumables will fix your problem. Good luck.

[@talkingshed1865]

can you use bricscad 3d cad with it?

[@ntdracing]

Not sure. I only use Fusion 360 and am starting to tinker with SolidWorks. But it might…I think you would only have to see if it generates code can be read by SheetCam. Sorry I could not be more helpful.

[@AlessioSangalli]

Hello Mr. NTD, about the casters, when moving the table around it is bound to not be perfectly level. Do you feel that is a problem ?

[@ntdracing]

I do not think so. THC compensates for things not being level. As long as things are kept square, I think you will be good. Watch in the video where I cut into the tube. Cannot get more out of level than that and the cut was good.

[@AlessioSangalli]

@@ntdracing yeah ok but in reality when a four legged item is"level" what it really means is that all four points are on the same plane, that means no bending. I guess a bent frame would not cut square especially on larger pieces. However, it seems according to your experience it shouldn't be a big deal. I love the concept to have everything on casters.

[@trideout447]

How long did it take you to assemble the table by yourself?

[@ntdracing]

About a day. If I had to do it again without taking video, only a few hours. Thanks for watching.

[@stocky9218]

Shipping cost for me was 1000 Australian dollars. All up it cost be 6 grand

[@ntdracing]

Wow. Hope you will be able to make up the cost while using the table.

[@stocky9218]

@@ntdracing I sure hope so too. If my plan works then I should easily be able to

[@rogerbeavers4990]

Laptop specs? Thanks! Great video

[@ntdracing]

ASUS Intel 2.3 GHz 12GB RAM 64 Bit OS Thanks for watching.

[@0312884]

fusion 360 cad is fine but the cam is not that good. Also you can't create and export dxf files to use on Sheetcam which is a much better cam program.

[@ntdracing]

I agree it is not for everyone. My point is that it is great for someone like me. Arguably one of the best CAD programs , free or not, and CAM in one place. My next two videos are probably more geared towards people who make one-off parts to use on projects. I built most of my race truck with Fusion 360 and the CF Pro. Maybe not the best for those who are selling making and selling signs and art.

[@AydogduTechnology]

Can l cut 2mm aluminum?

[@ntdracing]

No problem.

[@corncrasy]

Do you have a promo code? I'm going to order one this weekend! Can't wait! I'll be watching your videos for more tips!

[@ntdracing]

Sorry, just a normal affiliate link. Thanks for watching.

[@geostan86jack11]

💯💯👍🏽

[@ntdracing]

Thanks

[@StarBellySneetch]

Wait… you paid 300 dollars for a California tax? So if you “import” something from Woodlands, TX. You pay a customs fee? Wwwtff?

[@ntdracing]

Just moved to Colorado…

[@24vignettes94]

First comment. What do I win?

[@ntdracing]

One six pack. To be presented at mile 200 in the Baja 1000. Might be warm and shaken a bit, Thanks for watching.

[@codygillis4848]

My razorweld 45 is the most unreliable piece of equipment I own. I’ve ordered a Hypertherm with a machine torch. In addition to being unreliable, Razorweld does not provide any feeds and speeds cut charts, so everything is trial and error till you get it dialed in. Metal is far too expensive to waste experimenting with amperage, airflow, and travel speed. Razorweld, in my opinion, is the worst piece of equipment I’ve ever wasted $900 on. If you’re spending this kind of money on a system like this, why not go with the best?

[@jamessss5556]

is it a normal cut 45 or the cnc version? im struggling to keep my working right now

[@key2010]

THC? like weed?