Finally a affordable CNC plasma table Crossfire from Langmuir systems

[@Mikefestiva]

Here's some helpful videos I have found on Fusion 360, These videos I found to be the most helpful for me to learn how to use Fusion 360 fairly quickly by following along. If you like the videos, help the guy out by clicking (like) and leave him a nice comment! Fusion 360 learning to draw plus tool paths kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZOYnKObi5usa68 Part 1 practicing Fusion 360 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qneTpJ-HaquVo6M Part 2 practicing fusion 360 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaqYZnibnr6MqLc PS he is a school teacher and these videos were made for his class. Here’s an affiliate link to the Crossfire website if you are interested in checking out the table store.langmuirsystems.com/?aff=16 Don’t forget to use the promo code MIKEFESTIVA this will save you $100 at checkout on the table! **After Running the Titanium Plasma 45 for 3 years it's held up great! But I feel the Hynade CUT 60 CNC Plasma with blow back pilot arc start offers much better value and is PLUG and PLAY CNC ready*** Amazon Paid affiliate links below Hynade CNC Blow Back Digital Air Plasma Cutter, Non-HF Pilot Arc Non-Touch Plasma Cutting Machine, THC Torch Height Control Enabled (CUT60DN) amzn.to/3DEzR2m

[@rcjabroniyup4959]

Love your videos very helpful ! Can you make chassis for r.c. cars with that set up ?

[@JoeMatPal]

Mike, thanks for the video and the recommendation on the Hynade 60. With the Hynade 60 did you do anything with the Arc Voltage Output?

[@davekimbler2308]

No .... that really cool ! I finally got a plasma cutter , my wife bought it for my birthday , and I can’t wait to start making brackets and tail light holders and such ! I’m 62 and never used one before but have been fabricating choppers and go-carts and yard art other things with a motor . I know It’s opening a whole new world for me , and my creations will look that much better !

[@richardsink9198]

I just bought a table with your promo code. It still works in 2023. Thanks for the videos. I have been wanting to do this for a few years and finally i just bit the bullet on this one. I still need a plasma cutter, but that should be no problem.

[@7mikepd]

You are the man. Thanks for passing down knowledge for generations whose parents would not teach them anything.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks I really appreciate your comment Michael 🙂

[@hypersmudge1]

Incredible what can be done in a home shop with the aid of one of these machines! The possibilities are truly endless. Thanks for doing these awesome videos, Mike. Always superbly done.

[@bobbalbirnie2478]

Glad to see you with a new toy, I am sure there will be some innovative talent displays arriving in our KZbin notifications soon. Great job explaining the process, looking forward to see what you will be creating.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Bob! Yes It’s definitely a really great tool to have in the shop. I have a lot of fun projects I’m planning soon! Take care and happy Thanksgiving 🙂

[@joelspann228]

ive been looking at this table for a while, this is the best video ive seen on it. im sure not no computer guy, being a equipment mechanic my extent of them is opening and closing work orders and ordering parts. this will be interesting to learn. I like how you talk to people not down to them. great presentation

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Joel I really appreciate your comment 🙂 This little table has really changed the way I build stuff, I had never used CAD programs before and I was a bit worried I wouldn’t know how to run it, but within a month of buying this table I was building my articulating dump truck and this machine really has cut almost every part for it. Have you seen any of those videos on the dump truck? It’s been a fun project. Thanks for commenting 👍

[@joelspann228]

@@Mikefestiva yes. that dump truck is beyond awesome, very impressive. I have never used anything like the cad programs either but I will get one of those tables for sure.

[@alanm3438]

How cool. I have a Torchmate 2X2 and I have made thousands of things. The best piece of advice that I can give anyone with a plasma cutter is to buy the small Harbor Freight air dryer. It cost about $500 but worth it. The other thing is to put a plastic bag around the handle trigger since you have a water table. That plastic bag will save you hundreds of dollars. I like your machine but I was a little concerned about the gantry arm only having one support instead of two. If you live near Racine, WI I would love to share programs with you. It looks like you know a lot and well on your way. I make most of my art program just by tracing in CAD.

[@motomule]

Awesome Mike!!! Your future projects will all be planned out differently now... Congrats on the affiliate deal!!! Can't wait to see the quad makeover!!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Mike!

[@quietclarence7998]

Great video Mike. I just bought the titanium 45 few days ago and it suppose to be delivered tomorrow. Can't wait to play with it and start to save up for a plasma table

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on! I think you will definitely like having it in your shop!

[@WELDERMADEHEADBANDS]

I subscribed after you mentioned family. Found your channel couple weeks ago - I appreciate your hard work and information on all the equipment you try out. Honest. Thanks & keep it goin

[@DirceuCorsetti]

I think this might be a revolution around the corner. 3k between a CNC table and a torch and you pretty much can assemble any kind of complex geometry. And durable ones, not like a 3D printer. Awesome for DIY and fabrication.

[@Mikefestiva]

I think you are right, it’s a great set up especially for it’s ability at that cost! It unlocks so many doors when it comes to fabrication and building projects. Thanks for commenting I really appreciate reading your comment. Take care 🙂

[@bud1412]

Wow Mike, you just keep getting better and better. I only wish I was younger, a person could make a lot of side money making one off parts for car builds, and motorcycles. Always happy we I see a new posting from you.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Chuck I really appreciate your comment 🙂

[@bigb7157]

Great channel. I recently bought the Vulcan mig215 and Vulcan protig after watching your channel. I use a wide variety of Miller welders at work and I think the Vulcans hold up well against some very expensive welders for home shop use. Enjoying the plasma cutter videos even though I’ve never used one lol. Great watching guys build real stuff.

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on! Thanks for checking out my channel 🙂 Yes I think the Vulcan welders are really good machines especially for the price. I ran my Omnipro next to my friends Millermatic 200 and I have to say the Omnipro had a lot more features and welded just as good for half the price. Good to hear you feel the same about them as I do. Take care

[@JeffThalheimer]

Great video Mike. Your coverage was excellent. I can’t wait till I get time to see your other reviews.

[@Joeak74]

Mike, that Titanium 45 plasma looks VERY well put together on the inside.

[@Mikefestiva]

That’s what I was thinking too, they definitely have a nice fan tunnel to keep all the heat sinks cooled off. Thanks for checking out my video! Ps I like those SunF tires on the back of the quad truck so far, they are thick and heavy tires but it’s good on a utility vehicle like that. I’m sure they will out live the quad truck Haha!

[@refinersforge1781]

I took the plunge and ordered one. I got the water table and extension as well. I got the Prime Weld Cut 60 to go with it. I was going to go with the Titanium but the Prime weld was a $100 less and came with a 3 year warranty. Can't wait to try it all out. Thanks again for your videos and help.

[@Mikefestiva]

Nice, I think you are going to really enjoy it! I was just running my table last night, I was cutting some 1/4” and 1/8” parts for some small shackle hangers for my quad truck project. It’s a little overwhelming at first to learn the Fusion 360 program but I found a few videos on KZbin that I will post, these videos are really what got me past the learning curve, you easily can just follow along and build the parts that the guy is building in the video, it really got me past the struggle of learning something new. Do you have project videos posted on your KZbin page?

[@refinersforge1781]

@@Mikefestiva Really looking forward to seeing your video on cutting the parts for your quad, and seeing those tutorial videos you are talking about. I just got my Prime Weld last night. I forgot to mention the other factor in selecting that was it has a CNC plug in so I dont have to splice wires. I have about 35 project videos on my KZbin channel. They are mostly blacksmithing related. I would be honored if you checked it out. The I'm waiting on the Crossfire to arrive.

[@Mikefestiva]

Refiner's Forge I think going with the prime weld will be good! I think HF is asking to much for the Titanium 45, at the price they are asking there’s a lot of plasma torches on the market. I definitely will check out your channel 🙂 l will try and post the links to those tutorial videos I found this evening, you definitely will find them helpful. Take care and have a great day 👍

[@markcnc]

Hey Mike. So i took the plunge, ordered me one and used the promo code you provided. I am excited to say the least. Thank you sir.

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on! I think you will really enjoy having a CNC table 👍

[@mcremona]

Thanks for doing videos on this thing. I’ve been pretty curious how well they work.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my video Matthew! I have learned a lot already on this, and I feel like I’m just scratching the surface of it’s capability. Ps I really liked seeing the skateboards your wife had built, I work for a snowboard manufacturer and we also make skateboards, so I liked seeing how you guys go about building them, your form block looks a lot like the ones we use, the biggest difference is we press them with heavy duty air bags and heat, the vacuum bag looked like it works great! Take care 🙂

[@mcremona]

@@Mikefestiva You get to play with all the fun toys :D

[@ToddLarsen]

Thanks for the code! Saved $100 bucks on my order. now i can't wait for it to arrive and earn me some $$$ Thanks for sharing and always keep building👍

[@JoshuaBence]

Thanks Mike, you just answered pretty much all of my questions amade my mind up about purchasing the titanium/langmuier setup! Your videos are appreciated!

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on I’m happy to hear my videos have been useful to you 🙂 I think you will definitely like the tools, there’s a bit of a learning curve but it gets much easier the more you use it.

[@mirage2991]

I was one of the early buyer for the table when it first came out. I've been very pleased with it so far. Fusion360 is great but lets not kid ourselves here, if you've never ever used CAD in your life, it's going to be a steep learning curve, but I can guarantee you that it isn't as steep as say Catia V5 for instance (I have thousand hours of that as a professional)...Mach3, meh I'm ok with it, I mean, it works...glad to hear LS is coming out with their own...I've already bought Mach3 but, if LS has a better software then I don't mind parking Mach3 ! Also it's important to note that your cutting speed and quality is dependent on your plasma cuter, more so than the table itself.

[@rileymaenhout1732]

Wow. Thanks for sharing! I've been dying to get one of these.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my video, it’s been really nice having this new edition to my shop. Take care

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Langmuir has their newer and bigger table on sale. Sooner you can order it, cheaper it is. A tiny tab to knockout is not an issue. I'd definitely get the water table, does A LOT to reduce warpage if not eliminate it. For some of my art projects, this would save an insane amount of time once orogrammed and make duplicate parts perfectly. Can't wait to get one.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my video! The tabs on that were from me not setting up the IN and OUT cuts and CUT speed properly, I have gotten a lot better on setting up the Inches per minute and have completely eliminated that problem, but the Fusion 360 program is pretty detailed in tool paths, if you have parts that you’re concerned about tipping up when cutting them out it’s easy to add small tabs that you can break off after the part is cut. I think you will benefit by owning a CNC table especially your art projects! I need to look into there newer table and checkout some of its features. Take care 🙂

[@michaelmayfield6882]

Just got the last part of my cross fire hope to put it together tomorrow.

[@Mikefestiva]

Nice! I think you will really like having that in your shop 👍

[@BryanRodriguez-wj9ls]

Add strategic tabs to avoid tip ups in small parts

[@braydenjames561]

man i cant wait to get one of these for when i get my custom metal fab business going

[@jhennis41]

Just looked at Langmuir site. Oh well, I had just bought a brand new Lotos 50 amp pilot arc plasma cutter. Looks like I'll have to sell this one and upgrade before buying the table.

[@Mikefestiva]

Darn that’s to bad James 😕

[@glennmartonic6376]

the primeweld cut60 works great on this table....buy the pigtail from primeweld to hook up thc.....works great.....there is even a video how the guy did it....primeweld cut60....$675 on amazon....pigtail $25 from primeweld.....save some money....hypertherm 45 costs as much as the table....overkill

[@photorealm]

Great advice, especially downloading and learning Fusion 360. That took me a LOT of time to get the basics down. But it is so worth it and I use it for 3d printing (3 dimensions) as well. Learn the software while you wait for sure.

[@cameronempey8350]

Seems amazing for the price wow who wouldn’t have thought these thing would be affordable

[@chiparooo]

Mike, Fusion just changed their free license agreement to personal use with no more than $1000 revenue per year now...There are other stipulations as well. I knew this time would come. It's still great software. Thanks for sharing!

[@orbitalair2103]

use FreeCAD. its opensource.

[@MrInnovativeEnergy]

Fastest path for me has been Rhino 3d to Sheetcam. Sheetcam is critical! If you need a how to video I will make one. My 6x11 and 4x8 tables use flood coolant to make cleanup easier and no heavy water tray.

[@Mikefestiva]

Tad Johnson Thanks for the suggestions 👍 I will look into those programs. Here’s my newest project using my CNC plasma table, this is a series on building a mini 4x4 articulating dump truck. Check it out if you get time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYHSfH-ArtKSp8U

[@stevesrt8]

I often have water splashing over the side of the water tray. So i ended up mounting the electronics enclosure up higher on the shelf. you can extend the stepper motor cables with ordinary computer serial cables.

[@GregsStoneYard]

Posted this on your other plasma video: If you haven't purchased Mach 3 you might want to hold off, as Langmuir is releasing their own controller software called FireControl when they start shipping the Pro tables. It's free and will work with the older tables. The quote below is from here (@t) you may not have access to the post if you are not in on the Pro preorder. FireControl The main benefit of the CrossFire Gen 2 System is FREE, cross-platform, plasma-specific control software with a modern user interface and ongoing support and development. The Gen 2 control software, FireControl, is designed and developed by Langmuir Systems specifically for CNC plasma cutting on the CrossFire and CrossFire PRO.

[@thomasgrantham7499]

Just came across your channel today and man you have such a badass workshop setup! I'm currently a mechanical engineering student living down in SoCal, and my dream after graduating is to move up to the PNW to work and to eventually have a setup at home similar to yours. Having the ability to fab up custom stuff on the weekend is my dream! I'll definitely be watching your future videos and taking your advice on saving some money on tools like these when I have the opportunity to get myself some. Keep it up with the great content man!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my channel 👍 I definitely recommend checking out the Northwest, I’m up in Washington and there’s a lot to do especially if you like doing things outdoors. If I had the opportunity I probably would have followed the path you are taking in school, keep up the good work and I look forward to hearing more from you Thomas 👍

[@melgross]

I highly recommend that plasma anti rust fluid be bought for tables without stainless water tables and slats. You can get a gallon which is mixed with water. For a small table, you don’t need to use the entire gallon. It will make a big difference. It also helps to prevent bacteria buildup which will happen with steel tables filled with water that aren’t emptied and allowed to dry.

[@teamdrama6251]

Any preference. I bought some stuff that was 300 dollars for 5 gals for my new jd square table and it still has bacteria and a weird white salt looking stuff around the edges .thanks

[@melgross]

That’s awfully expensive. I’ll check.

[@teamdrama6251]

@@melgross I have a 5x10 table .not really the price I'm worried about just want a good product so it dont tear up a new table .it looks like crap stinks and I think mosquitoes are living in it .plus it's a pain in the ass to drain a big table all the time .thanks for the help .

[@melgross]

This is good. It’s very concentrated , so a lot of dilution. cantesco.net/en/project/plasma-arc-water-table-fluid/

[@databang]

Thanks for your videos, I had no idea metal fabrication was this approachable.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my videos 🙂

[@douggelina4425]

As a cnc machinist. I'm very impressed.

[@Mikefestiva]

I sold this CNC table about a year ago and upgraded to the crossfire PRO table, it’s bigger and has more options. Both tables are excellent and are priced right 🙂👍 Thanks for checking out my video, I have other videos on my channel covering the PRO model, and a lot of videos building stuff using my CNC. I actually built an articulating dump truck and now I’m in the process of building a 6x6 mini pinzgauer truck!

[@douggelina4425]

You have skill, your son is going to be learning plenty from you, I built a 3d printer with my son using arduino boards and stepper motors. Cnc motion is neat stuff.

[@ZrubekFamily]

I bet it's not to long before you add the Z axis. Nice video, you can make some money cutting parts for others also.

[@papasteve215]

Great video as usual. I was just thinking that I haven’t seen any videos from you lately and was happy to find this one. I’m not sure that I’m ready to take the plunge for the table but your video was informative and well made, as usual. Thanks

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video! I think KZbin has not been sending out notifications to some subscribers? I try and post a new video every other Friday. Yeah it’s definitely a bit of a investment to buy one of these tables but I’m really excited to be able to start a bigger project after the new year and this table is going to save me a lot of time! Thanks again Steve

[@letscheckitout1985]

Woot woot!!! Just got one myself!! But with a vipercut 30.... might have to upgrade to this titanium 45 next??

[@Mikefestiva]

Garth D'Andraia NICE! I think you are going to really like it. I hope to upload a video soon about cut paths and posting G code and how to get around in Mach 3. Ps I will post a few links in the description of some videos I have found on KZbin that really helped me out to learn Fusion 360 for drawing up parts. Take care 🙂

[@letscheckitout1985]

Mike festiva thanks. My man!!!

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

"unlocks precision" what are your thinking about the table size, Would you have gone bigger if you had a bigger shop? I've been watching Collin furze use his 2'x2' desktop cnc for a year thinking it'd change my life getting one but I'd want to go 8x4 so it'll take a full sheet of metal and I just haven't got the space.

[@Mikefestiva]

I had a opportunity to buy a older plasma cam 4x4 table but I decided not to because I really think that Plasma cam company is out for 100% profit, the older stuff is not supported anymore and if you want them to help you in customer support they want you to buy new electronics and software. Enough of that now I think the 25”x33 table is good for my shop, I don’t have a lot of extra room, I also think full 4x8 sheets of metal would be a lot to move in my shop. I talked with a friend with a fab shop and he said he would shear a 4x8 sheet of metal down to 2x4 for me, this will work better for me. All and all I’m sure there will be times when I need a bigger Table but most of the time I see myself cutting smaller parts. Take care 🙂

[@zekemchenry2368]

that’s pretty cool! thanks for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Zeke! I hope you had a great thanksgiving too!

[@brentdesautel4070]

Outstanding video Mike. Being able to duplicate a part and making slots has always been tricky; even for a experienced fabricator. 👍

[@Synic08]

I find myself watching this guy over and over, because he owns everything I look into buying.... lol.

[@Mikefestiva]

Haha 😂 Right on! This CNC has been one of the best tools I have ever purchased, I have upgraded to the crossfire PRO table now, it’s really an awesome upgrade! Take care and thanks for checking out my videos 👍

[@randytravis3998]

same shop press same floor belt and disk sander also have a band saw I see a lot of my shop in Mikes shop .. lol

[@koreywilliams4570]

This thing is awesome. Definitely going to get one or something similar when I can.

[@TheKingofparis148]

Man you have inspired me to do so much keep making these videos.

[@joehester4716]

Good looking table. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Mike

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Joe 🙂 I hope you and your family had a great thanksgiving too!

[@saultineo2704]

Helpful video I’ll order one soon hopefully and I’ll be using your code man 👏🏼 keep up the good work

[@MsWillysg503]

Nice,setup looks great quality! small plasma table is on my list for when i retire.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my video Jeffrey! Yes I definitely recommend getting one. This table and torch is definitely getting me to think about projects differently, it make projects a lot easier to be able to cut exactly duplicates when building multiple parts. I think you will definitely like owning a CNC table! Take care

[@MsWillysg503]

@@Mikefestiva always check your videos Mike! Full of good info!

[@danaskubic2145]

Excellent video. Looks like a young man's game to me. I am olderthandirt and not very tech savvy but this really looks like the cat's meow. Good luck with your projects.

[@Joeak74]

Damn it Mike... Now I need one of these!!!

[@fredmartinez933]

i like your CNC plasma table..great addition to the shop..thank you Mike for share..

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my videos Fred! I do really appreciate it 👍

[@SRH58]

Dude, this is awesome..!! The red welder company wants like $20k plus..!!

[@shaunjackson2603]

This is such a good video. Great work mate, I’ll appreciate it even more once I get myself up and running. Cheers!

[@terrywalker8634]

What compressor are you using with this set up ?

[@xinixxagnix201]

Iam so happy for you Mike! Great things come in mind to produce xD

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks! I appreciate your nice comment 🙂 I’m going to be starting on a big project in January and this CNC is going to be a big help!!!

[@Mdkayakangler]

Thank you For sharing I have really been contemplating on buying one of these and I think I’m going to now after watching your video

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my video! I really like the Crossfire, it’s definitely a handy tool to have in your shop. It’s definitely making me rethink how I want to build projects. If you have never used Fusion 360 before it will first feel a bit overwhelmed but after a week or two of drawing in the program you will definitely get the hang of it. My next video I post I will put some links in the description to some really helpful Fusion 360 videos I have found on KZbin that really helped me learn the program. Take care Nicholas 🙂

[@Kevin.L_]

Nice video of some fun tools. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Kevin for checking out my video!

[@jonirish323]

Hi Mike, do you still recommend this system for a beginner, or have you run across something new?

[@ktmtragic1397]

Love the KTM in the background !

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on! I just got back home from a nice camping trip, I took the KTM to eastern Washington for some awesome trail riding! I should have a video up in a few weeks. Take care

[@marcins5584]

oh thx for sharing!!!! I was dreaming for my own plasma CNC for hobbiest

[@mikemcdonough1793]

Thanks for the Discount Code on the CNC, just ordered it. Cant wait.

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on Mike 👍 You will really enjoy owning a CNC plasma table! You will be able to make some cool stuff, plus I’m sure if you want side work you will stay busy cutting parts for others.

[@1rustytree]

Looks like you'll get a lot of use on that Mike!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my video! Yes I keep thinking of cool things to build on this table, it definitely opens the doors to more complex parts. Take care 🙂

[@germancarrasco2028]

You kept apologizing a lot. I think you were doing great. Great videos.

[@BUILDNIGHT]

Wish I had one of those, Mike! Lucky guy!

[@Mikefestiva]

It’s really been fun learning how to run it! To bad we didn’t live closer I’m sure we would hang out all the time. Ps how’s your awesome 3 wheeler modded fat cat coming along? I can’t wait to see in running!

[@BUILDNIGHT]

Mike festiva I just finished rebuilding the 185cc engine for the Mega Minibike... Will be putting out another video, soon. Weather makes it tough this time of year.

[@gpowanda]

Great video as always! I just ordered my self one and was wondering if you would share your design files for the computer stand? Keep up the great videos and content!

[@craigfletcher2803]

G’ Day Mike Great video , a plasma CNC is on my want list .Just subbed look forward to more videos.

[@sean7193]

how is the smell in a closed garage for guys just playing at home? would love to have one, but dont want to poison myself - thanks for any advice.

[@notachance3444]

I work in a large manufacturing plant with a few of these, ours have suction underneath that malfunctions sometimes but I’ve worked there 60+ hours a week for 10 years and haven’t had anyone there complain about it. The one he’s using is a water table, not trying to talk to you like you don’t know anything but I have to assume. With a water table there should be VERY little in the way of smell. At very most you could install a vent...like a bathroom fan in the room were you have the table or open the door every 10/15 minutes. Realistically though this table is cutting small enough projects you shouldn’t have to vent much.

[@saultineo2704]

I just ordered one and used your promo Code 👏🏼👏🏼 want to help in any way I can to see more quality content

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on 👍Thanks! You will really enjoy having a CNC plasma table, they are awesome! I hope to have a lot of great videos posted this Fall 🙂

[@nathanmciver6737]

Nice to see someone having fun with an item that would make a metal workers life alot easier than cutting our hands. I hope I can have room for somthing like this later on, I am sure this would make life more enjoyable when making parts

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my video! This little table is definitely a game changer for me. I definitely would recommend looking into one at some point. I’m realizing it potential more every day, especially in designing parts, I’m getting ready to take on a big project that I don’t thing I could manage without it, I’m starting on a mini articulating 4x4 dump truck! Thanks for commenting 👍

[@kodiakknife3525]

Almost a year later, how is your machine running? Any major issues? How often did you have to replace the consumables on your torch?

[@Mikefestiva]

This CNC table is in great shape still, I sold it to a friend and bought the Crossfire Pro Table, both tables are excellent, the PRO is definitely worth the extra cost. Torch consumables are changed out if the cut becomes out of tolerance or I need an extremely accurate cut on some parts. The Pro table helps with consumable life by piercing at a higher level then lowering the Z axis done to cut. Here’s a video of my Pro table. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e36td6FnqbSanpI

[@kirkspringer3183]

That looks great! Do you have a separate air dryer for your air line or just the one built into the Titanium 45?

[@Mikefestiva]

I’m just using a small water trap on my air compressor and the small in line filter on my plasma torch. Sometime down the road I probably will get a better air dryer. Take care

[@kathygallagher7378]

Really informative and helpful as usual Mike - Thanks!

[@cherr979]

Have you used 3d CADD s/w called RHINOCEROS to draw out your part and SLICER to convert to G- Code ?

[@brianroselli229]

Fuison does take little but man its awsome

[@DerekGuay]

Hey Mike, great info. What is the minimum shop space dimensions needed for the crossfire with the xl expansion kit?

[@refinersforge1781]

Thank you so much for doing this video! How do you get such clean cuts with very little slag? I have a Lotus plasma cutter and have never gotten that clean of cuts. Is it the machine? Do I need a better air filter for my compressed air? Just wondering if I bought the Cross Fire if I would need a new plasma cutter. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and happy Thanksgiving!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my video! I don’t have anything special for my air, I’m just running a small water trap on the side of my compressor, then there’s the small air filter on the plasma 45. I think this torch runs about 90psi, at least that’s the incoming air pressure, it’s internally regulated. Did you ever see my video that I made the plasma track for my little CUT 50 plasma torch? It makes that cheap torch cut beautifully! I think it was because the plasma track I build would keep the torch off the work piece at a consistent height and consistent cut speed. That might be one problem with the slag? One thing to check out before you order a table in the future is go to the a Langmuir systems web site and they have a list of known plasma torch machines that do and do not work with there tables, I gambled a bit buying the table because the Titanium plasma 45 was so new no one had ever tried one out on a CNC table, but it works great on there! Basically no high frequency start plasma torch’s and sometimes there’s other ones that don’t have HF start but produce enough HF from inside the machine it’s self to cause interference with the table. Take care

[@refinersforge1781]

@@Mikefestiva thank you for the info. No I have not watched that video of the plasma track. After looking at their website I think I would have to get a new one anyways because mine is HF start. On other question, is the torch cord long enough on the Titanium? I thought I saw on the cross fire website that it required a 16 foot cord. But maybe that was for the pro version.

[@Mikefestiva]

Refiner's Forge I saw that too about the 16 foot cord, I wondered about that when I ordered the table but there’s no problem with the shorter torch lead with this table and the XL table extension. I’m sorry to hear that your plasma torch is HF, I have one of those Cheap CUT 50 plasma torches I’m going to hook a friend up with now that I have the Titanium 45. Take care

[@refinersforge1781]

@@Mikefestiva I really appreciate the time you take to answer questions! I'm a professional blacksmith so I would be using this to make money. How do you charge for the use of the table. Obviously it is a time and material thing and I'm sure it is a regional thing. I try to charge around $50 an hour shop time.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video mike happy Thanksgiving as well as black friday

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Antonio 🙂 I hope you had a great thanksgiving as well!

[@manuelcardenas77]

Great video . Mike what’s the max circle this can cut out?

[@perezdev]

Is 1500 just for the table or does it include the torch?

[@Mikefestiva]

Just the CNC table. You would need a blow back pilot arc start plasma cutter as well.

[@Joeak74]

Thumbs up #27 Go Mike GO! Love the presentations you create!!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Joe 🙂 Happy thanksgiving my friend!

[@phillhuddleston9445]

I've used my small plasma table enough to know that not only is a z axis critical but a basic torch height control is also needed especially with thinner material such as 16 gauge or thinner. Even thicker material can warp as your cut it especially if you are doing a lot of cutting in one area such as art work or small parts. It would be awesome if you could get a $1,500 plasma table that functions well but I think this one as is will cause more frustration than it's worth for the reasons stated above.

[@Buildeverything]

Phill Huddleston I agree with the z axis controller. A water table is a must for thinner stuff.

[@forTodaysAdventure]

do you have to provide your own compressed air supply to the plasma torch? or does it have an internal compressor?

[@jeffheld3971]

Newb question; are the table slats that the work rests on ‘reversible’ or simply sacrificial?

[@Mikefestiva]

Jeff that’s a good question to ask, yes the slats can be flipped over for a fresh surface after the top side becomes really cut up. I think it will be a while before I need to do that. One thing to mention is on occasion I will look over the slats and run a angle grinder with a flap disc over any high spots with built up slag to clean and level them up before cutting a new piece of metal. With the XL package it has enough cut capacity to cut it’s own table slats! Take care

[@Hw3racing]

It looks like the gantry and the torch holder have a lot of height adjustment. Would it be possible to put a square tube on the table and cut on the up facing flat surface?

[@jokkiossaka3306]

Very nice Mike! Thanks for the video!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Jossi!

[@perezan2010]

Awesome video! I recently bought a Everlast Hatchet 60 can it be wired to the crossfire

[@BellyUpFishGarage]

How well does this table cut thin aluminum? Something like 0.063"?

[@Mikefestiva]

I have only cut 1/8” aluminum so far, I will try out a piece and let you know?

[@perezan2010]

Have you used an Everlast hatchet 60 for cnc? I have one was wondering if you make a video. Thank you !

[@rowhitknee1868]

Another awesome video Mike

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 🙂

[@billynelson2053]

do you have a video of wiring the thc controller?

[@GCRSERVICESLLC]

I just ordered me one thanks for that code to get that discount

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on! I think you will really enjoy owning a CNC plasma table 👍 they are a game changer for sure!

[@p.t.anderson1593]

Just placed my pre-order for the CrossFire PRO about a minute ago. I used your affiliate link hoping you get something out of it. Unfortunately the discount code doesn't work for the PRO, probably because it's already discounted for the pre-order... Thanks for making these videos. They are the reason I went with Langmuir Systems.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for commenting! I think you will be really happy with your new table, this little crossfire is really awesome to have in the shop. That’s to bad the promo code didn’t work for you, I think it’s because there still all pre order, let me know when you get it all set up! Take care

[@paris466]

This question is for anyone. I'm curious about the unsupported end of the X-axis. Has anyone experienced backlash/whip? Or any problems with deflection (being pulled down) when the Z-axis carriage gets to that end? Those are my main concerns. Those probably aren't issues, but I feel like I should ask before buying. Thanks to anyone who answers.

[@Alex_Chilton]

That’s my concern as well. I’m shocked this question is addressed more. I wonder if that means folks aren’t encountering that issue as much as I would have anticipated.

[@jonryan391]

Can I add this cnc to my everlast plasma cutter?

[@Mikefestiva]

I’m sure you can, I would recommend first checking there website to see if your plasma torch will work. They have a list of known plasma torches that work and don’t work. Click the Langmuir link below in the description, click (menu) click (Learn) then click ( plasma torches)

[@muirindustries]

Thoughts on their pro table? With ad-ons and such it sure seems to be quite the value comparatively speaking.

[@Mikefestiva]

I have not looked into the pro table much yet mostly because it was a little out of my price range, but I will look into it a little more. One thing I can say is I’m really happy with my Crossfire! Take care

[@muirindustries]

Mike festiva right on. I ordered the same one you have yesterday, $300 off for their Black Friday sale. Looking forward to playing with it. Thanks for sharing sir, have a great weekend!

[@Mikefestiva]

That’s a really good deal! Right on I think you will enjoy having it!

[@Kyle_Nelson]

If I make my wife park in the drive way I could use the extra garage space to get one of these... Now how do I tell her that? HAHA

[@Mikefestiva]

Haha 😆 I’m sure she will be fine with that!

[@Boundforflames]

Hi Mike. Great video and I’ve watched it like 10 times. I just set up a new crossfire pro and went with the razorcut 45 plasma because of the plug and play promise. Turns out they have a big run of units with misfire issues and instead of replacing them they want you to repair them yourself. So I’m returning my plasma cutter and am now looking at the same HF machine you are using in this video. Can I ask how it has performed over the last year? Any misfires? Problems? Thank you so much Dan

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my videos 👍 I show how to connect the torch trigger in this video, my other crossfire pro video I show how to connect the THC 😂 that’s for Torch hight control. I have cut over 500 feet with my Titanium without any problems. I have had a few misfires but they tend to be from a bad ground, I Always connect my ground clamp to my metal I’m cutting, not the water drain bolt like they mentioned. This seems to remedy most of my misfires, on occasion you will of course need to change out your consumables too. I have had my titanium start a cut but only etched the part and it would only be cutting at 15 amps, this was due to a bad ground issue, the torch is designed to only put out 15 amps to start the pilot arc till it senses a ground, it it doesn’t it will only cut up to 15 amps, this is so the torch doesn’t go full amps and melts the small ground wire leading out the the torch head to engage the pilot arc. I hope this makes sense. The Titanium has been a rock solid plasma and I always cut at the full 45 amps and just adjust the speed of the cut depending on metal thickness. I still haven’t hit the duty cycle yet. I hope this info is helpful to you. 👍

[@JustArandomDude11c]

@@Mikefestiva Do you get all the connections you need to wire up an aftermarket plasma when you buy these tables or do you specifically have to ask or buy it? Thanks

[@Mekhanic1]

How thick of material will the Titanium 45 plasma cut?