Langmuir systems Crossfire PRO CNC plasma Table

[@vic5seven]

i would LOVE the series on drawing and using the design software!

[@matthewjames9167]

I’d like it slso

[@mullen1187]

Can't wait to see the tutorial on the drawings

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

Impressed with how much you've been able to teach yourself in so many areas.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thank you!

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

man this makes me so excited. After watching your channel i ordered a crossfire pro and its due to arrive in a couple days! definitely coming back to this video for the cut speeds on different metal thickness. Thank you mike!

[@kmcwhq]

Wow very cool.

[@Mikefestiva]

You will definitely enjoy owning a PRO model! I think you will be manufacturing bumpers kits and all kinds of cool things with your CNC. Take care 🙂

[@merritts3515]

You should show us your air compressor setup. That's something someone has to think about. I would love to see how you clean and filter your air!!

[@ivan77r]

I am new to welding and cutting and your videos helped me in a great way. About two months ago, the "welding guy" backed away from my gate project and I couldn't find anyone to do the project as fast as I needed it, so I started watching videos and reading books and I built my gate on my own even better than what I wanted it to be. Since then, here I am watching more videos :) and getting all kind of welding equipment and because your video inspired me very much, I ordered one of these tables using your promo code and I saved $100. I really appreciate how you explain pros and cons about everything and I am about to try tig welding. I probably wouldn't bother with it, but after watching your video about it, I feel like I have done it already :). Anyway, your videos are great. Thank you Mike.

[@lazypwelding7176]

The drawing video would be great! I've had one for a month now and still can't draw out a simple part. Gets so frustrating that I give up. Thanks for all the good content.

[@jimfrits334]

I ordered the crossfire table because of you! It's due to arrive tomorrow (7 weeks+). I did use your code for the $100 savings. I'll never need the pro version for my home shop and I'm excited to get the crossfire table. With all of the options I chose my order came to $2450. You can see from the cost I did order the z axis control among others. I have Autocad experience in my past so I'll be able to adapt to Fusion 360 in time. I have watched a lot of videos showing how to draw in Fusion 360 and I can tell it's very powerful. One of the things that I see that is really powerful is the fact that the program will take a 3 dimensional drawing and unfold it to a 2 dimensional drawing for use with these tables. Your use of the table is really impressive to me and has really made your builds more professional. I already recently purchased an Everlast 62i plasma cutter which replaced my older Hobart 27i cutter. I almost purchased the Titanium 45 but they were out of stock and found the Everlast that happened to be on sale for the same price.

[@Mikefestiva]

That’s awesome Jim! I’d love to see some of your projects 👍

[@dirtfootracing8788]

We bought the Pro model from watching your videos - Its a real gamer changer when doing fab work on our minibikes. Saves time when prototyping new designs

[@Mikefestiva]

That’s awesome right on!

[@richsharp1524]

Thanks for another informative video Mike. I really appreciate how you break things down to pro’s and cons with honestly and why you feel that way. Especially with the computer and software. That was great info. I’m just waiting on the legs for my cross fire pro. Really excited about getting it going. Just got my new 45 xp hypertherm. I got the mechanized torch along with the hand held. Also with the Cpc port. Looking forward to seeing how it does. Also I love how you are able to build some amazing builds in your own shop. Some of the guys have these huge tables with all the top notch big $$ equipment and you can build pretty much the same thing at a fraction of the cost. As a blue collar worker like myself ......that says volumes about your ability and gives me reassurance I don’t need all the best money can buy. Just a good imagination and some knowledge from people like your self. Thanks as always. I appreciate all you do and all you share for the rest of us ..😊

[@andyb4236]

I’d definitely watch the drawing series.

[@Kyle_Nelson]

Hey Mike! Its hilarious you just did this video because I have been looking at purchasing one for a few months to make a second income cutting medal art to sell. Thanks for the info at the perfect time..

[@Mikefestiva]

Awesome thanks Kyle Ps how are you feeling these days?

[@shanesdiy]

A tip on your laptop, if you change it to go in to hibernate mode rather than sleep mode, your battery should last longer. Sleep mode keeps using battery power, hibernate stores the current state to the hard disk and fully shuts off power. Reboot will be slightly longer from hibernate than sleep but still much faster than a full reboot. Just finished watching all the videos on the CNC tables, really feeling the need now!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for the tip Shane 👍 I definitely appreciate it! These CNC plasma tables are a game changer in a shop, it saves me so much time when making parts. Take care brother 🙂

[@wgenerotzky]

I just ordered one, thanks for the heads up on an affordable table and the 100$ off.😀 I’ll be thinking of you all the while I’m saving hours every day I’m working with sheet metal.

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on 👍 You will really enjoy having a CNC table!

[@mitchw3768]

Mike thanks so much for showing what you know. Ever since I saw your first couple builds I knew I needed a plasma table. I'm saving up now for one. I would love to see videos on the programs and drawing 2d objects

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on 👍 I should have the first drawing video of that series up in a few weeks. Take care Mitch

[@sjoemie_himself]

Nice video Mike. After watching a bunch of your videos on several of your builds I bought a cnc plasma machine. Still setting it up at the moment but I can't wait to get cutting. Greetings from the Netherlands, Mark

[@DougsMessyGarage]

Darn-it Mike, you keep trying really hard to sell me on one of these CNC plasma tables. I am seriously thinking this might have to be a Fall present for myself.

[@MurfittTim]

Mike. I am a software writer and have to do a lot of training videos demonstrating how things work. I use Camtasia software for saving my screen and audio. It has been excellent but is a bit pricey i think because of all the video editing facilities. I am sure there are a number of cheaper screen capture software programmes out there that you could import into your existing editing software.

[@thecoffeyfam7346]

Just ordered my pro model! Can't wait to start messing with it

[@7smoke6]

Awesome vid as usual. Been saving for this machine for a year now. Hope to have one by end of summer!

[@Mikefestiva]

It’s been great hope your able to grab one

[@lukestevens2997]

Hey mike am when are you building the grab/thumb for excavator ?

[@OutdoorswithKoba]

Gonna start assembling my CF pro setup tomorrow after it’s been waiting in the boxes for a month 😎

[@4cornerssmallengineandfabr535]

Keep going on this, I'm digging the current table and program. What you are doing is amazing work for what you have.

[@deanpurks7474]

Hi Mike , Just ordered the Pro table with THC and used your promo code just wanted to say thanks.

[@flapwheat]

Add me to the list of viewers seriously starting to want that table! I'm also interested in a tutorial on drawing parts using the software. Excellent video, as always!

[@Mikefestiva]

Awesome right on!

[@admcnich]

Awesome video! Can you put a little thread locker on the Allen screws?

[@ESharp79]

Been binge watching all your videos the last couple days. Great content and awesome projects! 👌

[@Mikefestiva]

Thank you

[@ericfield5237]

It would be great if you were able to do a 2 D fusion 360 tutorial. I’m waiting on my pro table looks like early may I will receive it. Ivv be also have the Harbor freight titanium 45 machine.So the feeds and speeds you have shared should help a lot Thanks to you I saved the $100 on the table Much appreciated 👍🏻

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Mike, this was a great video! I doubt I will ever get into CNC cutting but to try (for me) to learn to do it would be fun. Something to keep my brain active. Looking forward to any series you produce on this.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Tom 🙂 I appreciate that you always enjoy my videos 👍 take care and have a great weekend!

[@appalachianman824]

Thanks Mike. I got $100 discount today because of your promotion !

[@Mikefestiva]

I think you will really enjoy owning a CNC table 🙂👍

[@python3574]

What about the SheetCAM they offer on their website?

[@stanroberts4820]

Drawing, and programing it in has been a game stopper for me. I don't want a boat anchor either.

[@kmcwhq]

Wow, really looking forward to your F360 basic video series! This video is also very cool. Really wish the Crossfire people offered their software as a retrofit, I have an old 5x10ft plasma carcass I'd like to retrofit and reanimate.

[@chriscox6598]

A CNC plasma table is on my wish list. Just got to get my shop built

[@Farm_fab]

Mike, for those with a small laptop computer screen, a desktop computer monitor can be a help. I accidentally dropped my laptop, and had to do this after that event. The downside is that now one needs a space to put the monitor to work.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Thanks for saying that I was about to say about the same thing. I use a lap top with full size monitor with wireless key board and mouse. Makes it just feel better

[@Micington]

I got the small crossfire a few months ago and the good software works with it and it has plugs for z axis upgrade. In case anyone was interested. I really want z axis with thc! Can’t wait til its available. I love the machine!

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on! Thanks for the info 👍 I will post a comment about this so others know. Last time I E mailed the company and asked if the Firecontrol software would ever be available for the original crossfire, they mentioned that it probably won’t be. I’m glad they changed that, the Firecontrol is far better. Thanks Michael

[@ttoy3603]

how is your air dryer working out and what all do you use for air drying?

[@vincentprovencal6001]

Thanks Mike. The Pro should be here next month. Can't wait to see your tutorials. Cheers and keep up the good work

[@Mikefestiva]

Awesome !!!!

[@MrVajutza]

Hey Mike, I’d be curious to see how you nest your parts to make the most of your material?

[@jonbozzy9600]

I can’t wait for these series!!!! Thanks

[@josejones9682]

Very interested in the F360 tutorial series! Love your work, and channel!

[@DavidRodriguez-wd2sz]

Great work wat type of electrical amperage ,volts,breaker run the machine?

[@willywonka2933]

Hey Mike I know this is an old video I was hoping you might have some trouble shooting tips i cant get my torch to fire but it will run the programs

[@mocarp1]

Mike, I scanned through comments here and comments on another video and I dont see where you talk about what you are doing, if anything, for water drying to the plasma torch on the Crossfire. I dont recall you mentioning it in numerous videos of yours that I have watched. Really enjoy your content and how you apply inexpensive materials to your tasks. Keith

[@maverick5162010]

Thanks Mike, once again, great content and explanation. I'm getting a Pro very soon. :)

[@plnmech]

Try Tinker Cad it's simple and free. Please tell us about the doors on your shop. They appear to be homemade.

[@HighlyEclectic]

You can do screen capture through Autodesk software. I use it often for teaching. Go to Autodesk home page and search for screencast. You can do simple edits to your screencast videos before you post them.

[@jasongrinnell1986]

This was a much needed video! I would Love to see a series on exactly how you program and cut. I only give you one thumbs up 👍🏻 cause it wouldn’t let me click it twice. Thanks again for the videos. Absolutely love your channel.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thank you very much Jason!

[@jasongrinnell1986]

@@Mikefestiva I know you put a lot of hard work into your video. I watch all the commercials I can stand. Lol

[@Mikefestiva]

@@jasongrinnell1986 Right on thanks Jason 👍 If a commercial is skippable I recommend skipping it, I think out of all the KZbin commercials I have seen maybe 1% of them are actually something I’m interested in 😂 Really leaving a comment is one of the best ways to support your favorite YT channels, It helps because KZbin will suggest videos with more comments on them. Take care Jason, have a great weekend 👍

[@MEL-jw9yb]

Hey Mike, Is there a Canadian distributor?

[@ryanmilbourne5956]

Was just thinking about how cool it would be if you did a tutorial on your plazma cnc and how some would learn how to use it starting out. Looking forward to seeing the new series

[@Streaml1neJMoose]

Take a look at OBS for screen captures. You can have to record specific windows and have it add your mic as the audio track so your commentary is synced with everything,

[@irishmo87]

I will be buying one of the pro tables as soon as I get my tax returns! All thanks to you Mike!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Could you do a video Mike on how you wired up the Titanium 45 Plasma Cutter machine to run the Cnc Table @Mile Festiva

[@Mikefestiva]

I covered how to wire up the titanium in a previous Crossfire video, there should be a link to it in this video I think?

[@cre2919]

Hey if its slow and seems to always be running something that means there are things running in the back ground, you would be surprised on what's running on computers in the back ground if you know someone you can take it to to shut all the stuff down so it wont start back up it will perform for you much much better God Bless

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Carl 👍 I appreciate the info!

[@1rustytree]

Good info Mike! Those plasma system's never cease to amaze me!

[@SG-vc3wb]

Well done...just in time to help me decide which table is best for my needs.

[@williamlarsen8455]

Great video Mike I’m going to get one of the pro tables So I’m really looking forward to that video series because I know very little about cad type programs Thanks again

[@chrisbaima1512]

Great video! FYI the new 2’x2’ tables do get to use FireControl which is awesome, I think LS is trying to get away from Mach 3 thank goodness, I got a pro as well and love it! I previously made my own version of an original and the pro is great!

[@cygnet1963]

Hey Mike thanks for the info! Out of curiosity how deep is the water in the water table? No worry about blowing through? Doesn’t look to deep.

[@Mikefestiva]

about 2.5 inches

[@sbradley9189]

please do a video series on the fusion 360, trying to get ready to buy my crossfire table

[@Mikefestiva]

I have 3 videos up so far on my KZbin channel about drawing in Fusion 360 👍 Thanks for checking out my video.

[@hap2bee]

You keep making me want one of these tables. I just don’t have the room in my garage.

[@tylernickel5596]

A good trick for ground clamps is to ditch the heavy, bulky spring style clamp and go with a Irwin vise-grip clamp instead. Allows you to clamp metal to ensure good contact. Great for Welding or Cutting.

[@justinwilson4860]

Can you start with a picture like a logo or something? Or do you have to do all from scratch?

[@velaworks]

This is great info Mike!! Can’t wait for the tutorial! Keep up the good content! I just picked an crossfire pro

[@Mikefestiva]

That’s awesome

[@night8922]

So what consumables do you use for the new torch and where do you get them

[@yvesf5355]

Hi Mike ,Real good Video ,it's unbelievable what you can do with a Plasma cutter ,great Job thanks Mike .

[@canyonpaterson4028]

Tried going back and seeing if there's a video on your shop air set up and what compressor you use. Looking to eventually get a similar set up and was wondering what air compressor you use to supply the plasma cutter

[@Cameron-ur2tk]

I have the crossfire pro as well and a hypertherm 45 xp... great setup and overall impressed. Reality is your going to want a big air compressor with a water seperator. I run a 60 gallon 220 v compressor and wouldnt get anything smaller. Thicker the plate, the slower you cut aka more air is needed. If your only going to be cutting thin sheet metal and smaller stuff you could probably get away with something smaller but i wouldnt recommend handi-capping yourself.

[@DingDongDrift]

i really want one of these i just don't have room for one. maybe someday when i have a bigger garage/shop. great informative video Mike.

[@1nvisible1]

*Any provision for beveled cuts? I know it would slow things down as real thickness of material increases on the diagonal, but I routinely build an item that **_almost_** fits on 4' across, and if I could get an extra cm by beveling I could cut the matching part upside down with the beveled cut.*

[@beeflarocca]

Awesome videos Mike, clear and concise. And for those reading the comments, the promo discount code still works. Just ordered one today.

[@Mikefestiva]

Awesome and thanks for watching 👍

[@kurtsigouin5199]

Thanks for your time to make this video, you pack in a lot of info and value.

[@jimammons708]

Need to know how to get a DXF or SVG into F360 and change it into G code and get the G code into the Crossfire so I can cut it out

[@TyroneDamShewlaces]

I ordered one of these about a month ago (using your discount code... you're welcome) and should be here in about a month I guess. Really looking forward to it. I bit the bullet and invested in a Hypertherm 65 too... so much for affordable CNC plasma, haha. I wanted one already, but your videos helped push me over the edge to go ahead and get one. Should be a fun and interesting year. Also... I am comfortable in Inventor and Fusion360 is almost a clone of that. But with all the hubbub around Fusion as of this past fall, I decided to just skip it and go with FreeCAD. The paradigm is similar and it is powerful too, but it doesn't need to "phone home for permission", won't be neutered when the CEO has a bad day, and files are stored locally instead of on somebody else's computer (the cloud). You're correct though, a 2D simpler program would be even better though. I bet there's a perfect fit out there somewhere. Honestly, if you were to find a CAD program that's an actual great fit for the CF Pro toolchain, the search & comparison of what you find would be a good video idea maybe? I'd enjoy it, FWIW.

[@philiptaylor3262]

Thanks for the review. I was thinking of building a table but at this price point it's worth consideration.

[@mikegrok]

I recently saw a cnc mod that looked useful.Add a pen, in tis case a retractable sharpie. When cutting metal that you will bend or weld to later, you can mark the crease line or plate location. The pen would be adjacent to the plasma so that you draw then cut.

[@ffangoria]

Mike, could you set this pro machine up with a router for wood? Thanks for the great information

[@johngriggs5910]

Great Review I am looking into the pro. Table seems to be what I want! Great job again Mike!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video on the good and bad on both tables @Mike Festiva

[@tylerdistl9807]

A series on drawing and designing would be great

[@chrishigdon1070]

great info thinking about buying a table so this helps me very much thanks kipster

[@Ratkill9000]

So what size air compressor would you recommend with the larger CrossFire Pro and doing 1/4" plate often? Also, does the new software allow for nesting multiple pieces to be cut?

[@SWBCrawler]

Looks like an awesome tool. Ive been toying with 3d printing since around christmas, fusion 360 is what I use to make simple models to print there as well. I can definitely appreciate your comments about how complicated it can be. The plasma table looks like a great addition to any fabricators shop. Nice review.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Nate I appreciate you checking out my videos 👍 Yes a CNC plasma table is a wonderful tool to have in the shop. Take care

[@vhamso]

Mike, what do you use for cut height and pierce height?

[@tigab3003]

Hi Mike, I'm thinking about starting a small side business and I would need a cnc plasma cutter. I would use it to cut some personalized keyring in some thin sheets of metal. Do you think it would be best for me to buy the original one with the Z axis and the water table upgrade or buy the pro one even if I think it would be too big for what I want to do and it would cost me almost 1000$ more? I also like the fact that I can easily move it around with the small wheels. I'd like to know what you think of that. Thank you!!

[@mastermoarman]

If you had a choice would you get one with a bigger table?

[@bearpawartworks]

DO you have a video for hooking up the titanium cutter to the Pro? I looked and didn't see it.

[@KylarProd]

I’m reaching out for a little help I just got the Z axis and THC upgrade got it all put together and as I’m cutting it keeps plunging I’ve tried even turning off the THC and it starts cutting and The next thing you know it’s plunging and I look at fire control and the THC is on again! I know you’re running the same plasma cutter is why I’m reaching out to you Hope you can help!

[@KylarProd]

I figured it out! I had not pushed the THC Chip bored into the control panel far enough I was trying to be too careful not to bend any of the pins Lol

[@CajunGreenMan]

Looking forward to the tutorial. If Google SketchUp is still around, it might be the stripped down software you are looking for. If you could also cover all the software aps that can be used to create parts AND are compatible with the Langmuir software, that would be cool too. Keep up the great work!

[@ianedwards4712]

Hey mike, wondering what you have as far as filter/separator for your plasma table, I’m setting up for when mine comes in and it looks like your set up is getting you good cuts

[@ronweber4508]

If you didn’t have a plasma cutter, would you go with the one that goes with the CNC machine or would you go buy the Titanium?

[@kohn91gst]

Thanks for the run down look forward to more content on it!

[@jacobthomas4665]

Your the reason I bought my pro table 😂 Would be awesome to see a fusion tutorial.

[@craigwilhelm7335]

I REALLY want a crossfire PRO for my home shop. I’ve got a big Plasma Cam table at my shop

[@austinllucks]

Do you have any suggestions for what options to get or not get I’m going to order one this week and want to know what’s the ideal package

[@dconrad246]

Would the magnetic ground work?

[@barryvarga3538]

Just wondering if you ground the table.

[@robcassity9750]

FireControl now ships with the Regular Crossfire.

[@Mikefestiva]

That’s good to know, last time I checked it wasn’t available, I’m glad to hear they upgraded that!

[@BajaBill7]

Hey Mike, your dog wants to go out and chase rabbits!

[@kmcwhq]

Or just needs to poop

[@davew3348]

Make another great video looking forward to seeing the other ones for this plasma table keep up the good work

[@deanpurks7474]

Hi Mike, Your videos have been very help full but i have a question on Fusion 360 how the hell do i setup my post processor to save my files when i save them there is the internet explorer icon in front of file instead of a notebook icon which is what i believe there should be if that makes sense i put the question on Langmuir fourm but not much help maybe you could give me some idea when you get time. Keep up the good work. Thanks Dean

[@deanpurks7474]

Or maybe you could do a video on how to set up Fusion for the post processor files.

[@Cheepjeep]

I have a small shop and I’m wanting to start doing welding repairs and building trailers/repairing trailers what welder would you recommend I’m looking at the Omni pro 220 and the titanium 200 from harbor freight or maybe something else would just like to get your opinion on what welder would be best for welding repairs on equipment and trailers and building trailers and flatbeds for trucks from scratch