Multi CNC Plasma Table Discussion

[Tramguage1]

I have another question for you gents.
Do you do all your design work on one computer and the have another that runs your table software? The new owner of the company I had ( wife) is replacing all the computers in the office. So I will have access to a pretty powerful desktop unit. I also will be aguiring a laptop that will be able to run the table. Just curious how you do this.

 

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[Vikes79]

I have another question for you gents.
Do you do all your design work on one computer and the have another that runs your table software? The new owner of the company I had ( wife) is replacing all the computers in the office. So I will have access to a pretty powerful desktop unit. I also will be aguiring a laptop that will be able to run the table. Just curious how you do this.

I do everything on one laptop. You’ll need to be able to edit the design, and make changes to your machine settings until you establish your library of machine test settings based on thickness and the materials you are cutting. Other variables also would be the cutting tip diameter etc.

Fire control only runs the code…you can make some adjustments on speed and heights…but the rest has to be done in the file processing…and even on the sketch. For me and my small shop, it’s easier to use a laptop. While not ideal I’ve been making do with a 10 year old laptop …but im not doing complex 3d model assemblies either.

 

[highpocket74]

I've wanted a plasma table for a few years now to make parts. But, in my case at this time, it's far too convenient to send my cutting and bending to the shop down the road from me who are already experts at making what I dream up and draw up.

 

[Tramguage1]

I do everything on one laptop. You’ll need to be able to edit the design, and make changes to your machine settings until you establish your library of machine test settings based on thickness and the materials you are cutting. Other variables also would be the cutting tip diameter etc.

Fire control only runs the code…you can make some adjustments on speed and heights…but the rest has to be done in the file processing…and even on the sketch. For me and my small shop, it’s easier to use a laptop. While not ideal I’ve been making do with a 10 year old laptop …but im not doing complex 3d model assemblies either.

Been doing the research and everything i have found so far the latest software ( Fire control and Fusion 360 calls for a 64-bit processing. The laptop is have is setup for 32- bit. It was used to run a few compines perprotery trouble shooting software. So I actually downt want to disturb it, it's primary use is to build other service tools like it.🤫

 

[Tramguage1]

I've wanted a plasma table for a few years now to make parts. But, in my case at this time, it's far too convenient to send my cutting and bending to the shop down the road from me who are already experts at making what I dream up and draw up.

Maybe some R&D in the future!🤔