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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

PLASMA CUTTING TABLE

MODEL: PT-44AH-W

Baileigh Industrial Holdings LLC

P.O. Box 531

Manitowoc, WI 54221-0531

Phone: 920.684.4990

Fax: 920.684.3944

[email protected]

© 2019 Baileigh Industrial Holdings LLC

REPRODUCTION OF THIS MANUAL IN ANY FORM WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL
HOLDINGS LLC IS PROHIBITED. Baileigh Industrial Holdings LLC, Inc. does not assume and hereby disclaims any
liability for any damage or loss caused by an omission or er

ror in this Operator’s Manual, resulting from accident,

negligence, or other occurrence.

Rev. 07/2019

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Summary of Contents for PT-44AH-W

Page 1: ...9 Baileigh Industrial Holdings LLC REPRODUCTION OF THIS MANUAL IN ANY FORM WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS LLC IS PROHIBITED Baileigh Industrial Holdings LLC Inc does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability for any damage or loss caused by an omission or error in this Operator s Manual resulting from accident negligence or other occurrence Rev 07 2019 ...

Page 2: ...orch Cable Routing 17 Water Fill 20 ELECTRICAL 21 Cord and Power Connection 22 PLASMA CUTTER WIRE CONNECTIONS 23 SOFTWARE 24 Ohmic Clip Connection 25 PLASMA TABLE START UP PROCEDURE 27 GENERAL PLASMA TABLE INFORMATION 28 The Plasma Systems 28 BASIC QUICK CONTROLLER OPERATION 31 General Commands 31 General Operation Steps 32 Plasma Cutting Mode Type 37 CUTTING PARAMETER PROCEDURE 38 Cutting Height ...

Page 3: ...en notice to Seller of any suspected defect in the Goods prior to the expiration of the warranty period The original end user must also obtain a RGA from Seller prior to returning any Goods to Seller for warranty service under this paragraph Seller will not accept any responsibility for Goods returned without a RGA The original end user shall be responsible for all costs and expenses associated wi...

Page 4: ...remedies provided under this Agreement or at law or equity Attorney s Fees In the event legal action is necessary to recover monies due from Buyer or to enforce any provision of this Agreement Buyer shall be liable to Seller for all costs and expenses associated therewith including Seller s actual attorney fees and costs Governing Law Venue This Agreement shall be construed and governed under the ...

Page 5: ... Description of the functional parts of the machine Capacity charts Setup and start up instructions Machine operation Scheduled maintenance Parts lists GENERAL NOTES After receiving your equipment remove the protective container Do a complete visual inspection and if damage is noted photograph it for insurance claims and contact your carrier at once requesting inspection Also contact Baileigh Indu...

Page 6: ...azardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates a situation which if not avoided could result in property damage IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS OPERATORS...

Page 7: ... POINTS Keep hands and fingers away from the servo motors drive belt and pulleys when performing maintenance Keep motor guards in place at all times while the machine is running FUMES AND GASES The plasma cutting process produces fumes and gases that can be hazardous to your health If the area is not properly ventilated to remove them use an air supplied respirator ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN KILL The pl...

Page 8: ...mmable materials from the plasma cutting area Wear approved eye protection and proper hand and body protection Make sure the cutting tip is not grounded when sitting idle which could cause heat buildup resulting in a possible fire PROTECT SKIN Keep hands and body protected from the plasma arc and hot sparks The heat from the plasma arc is very intense and can pierce the skin resulting in serious b...

Page 9: ...r ignored personal injury to the operator may result Safety equipment such as guards hold downs safety glasses dust masks and hearing protection can reduce your potential for injury But even the best guard won t make up for poor judgment carelessness or inattention Always use common sense and exercise caution in the workshop If a procedure feels dangerous don t try it REMEMBER Your personal safety...

Page 10: ... appropriate DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving machine parts Protective clothing and steel toe shoes are recommended when using machinery Wear a restrictive hair covering to contain long hair 11 Use eye and ear protection Always wear ISO approved impact safety goggles Wear a full face shield if you are producing metal filings 12 Do not overreach Maintain...

Page 11: ...xtinguisher close by 23 DO NOT touch live electrical components or parts 24 Turn off power before checking cleaning or replacing any torch parts 25 Be sure all equipment is properly installed and grounded according to national state and local codes 26 Keep all cords dry free from grease and oil and protected from sparks and hot metal 27 Inspect power and control cables periodically Replace if dama...

Page 12: ...torch height Shapes Library with over 40 editable predesigned shapes A license to download BobCAD CAM Express VXX latest version Software File Transfers via USB Interface USB 2 0 compatible TECHNICAL SUPPORT Our technical support department can be reached at 920 684 4990 and asking for the support desk for purchased machines Tech Support handles questions on machine setup schematics warranty issue...

Page 13: ...mage painted surfaces Follow manufacturer s label instructions when using any type of cleaning product After cleaning wipe unpainted metal surfaces with a light coating of quality oil or grease for protection Important This waxy coating is NOT a lubricant and will cause the machine to stick and lose performance as the coating continues to dry WARNING SUFFOCATION HAZARD Immediately discard any plas...

Page 14: ... to the floor Level the machine so that all the supporting feet are taking the weight of the machine and no rocking is taking place Follow these guidelines when lifting crane or hoist Always lift and carry the machine with the lifting holes provided at the top of the machine Use lift equipment such as straps chains capable of lifting 1 5 to 2 times the weight of the machine Take proper precautions...

Page 15: ...ior to placing the machine The accuracy of any machine depends on the precise placement of it to the mounting surface This machine requires a solid floor such as concrete at a minimum of 4 102mm thick 6 153mm minimum is preferred FLOOR This tool distributes a large amount of weight over a small area Make certain that the floor is capable of supporting the weight of the machine work stock and the o...

Page 16: ...r belt and gear rack E Cutting torch holder Combines plasma and air to cut various materials F Material support Used to support material when cutting G Y axis drive Y 2 Consists of stepper motor belt and gear rack H Control console Houses electrical for drives I CNC Controller User interface to load and run programs J E Stop button Press to stop all motion of table K Cutter Bay Area to install the...

Page 17: ...u do not purchase a plasma cutter from Baileigh Industrial You will need to contact your plasma cutter provider for these components and connection information Also included Baileigh Industrial operator s manual with wire interconnect diagram Flash drive with assorted files and copies of manuals USB 2 0 compatible Operating manual for torch power unit when ordered Controller operating manual Items...

Page 18: ...the material supports 6 Hold the torch in this position and tighten the clamping screw just enough so that the torch does not slip within the bushing 7 Power the console on and fully raise the torch 8 Place a flat piece of material on the table cutting surface under the torch and lower the torch until it just touches the material 9 For final adjustment use a square to align the torch perpendicular...

Page 19: ... the torch holder and work back to the plasma cutter 1 Remove the cover A from the X axis steel cable tray 2 Insert the end of a small flat bladed screwdriver into each opening B of the cross member on the inside of the cable track loop The cross members are hinged and will then pivot to open and allow for the cable to be placed into the track 3 Open all of the cross members B A C ...

Page 20: ... Support all of the wires and cables inside of the cable track and latch each of the cross members to secure the cables and wires inside of the cable track NOTE It is recommended to position the torch cable toward the side of the cable track closer to the gantry It is also recommended to position all of the cables and wires to lay flat and not cross or twist with each other 10 Open the right side ...

Page 21: ... mounting link to the support bracket 16 Allow the torch cable to exit the Y axis cable track and route the cable to the plasma power unit 17 Support all of the wires and cables inside of the cable track and latch each of the cross members to secure the cables and wires inside of the cable track 18 Close the right side motor cover Verify that no wires have been pinched or disconnected IMPORTANT Be...

Page 22: ...pports Drain clean and refill will be based upon usage Heavy usage will fill the table with debris while light usage will allow bacteria to grow Add a general anti bacterial as needed If the table will be unused for 2 or more weeks at a time it is recommended to drain the tank until the next usage ...

Page 23: ... indicated on the machine All line connections should make good contact Running on low voltage will damage the motor In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This machine is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged int...

Page 24: ... table to the control console and connect the connectors A and B to the console and lock them into the receptacles 4 The ground wire from the table must also be connected to the console frame D 5 Unwrap the power cord C and route the cord away from the machine toward the power supply a Route the power cord so that it will NOT become entangled in the machine in any way b Route the cord to the power...

Page 25: ...ignal This is a normally open circuit When a relay within the console is energized and closes the plasma cutter torch will fire and continue until the relay is de energized These are NOT polarity sensitive Start Stop 0V And 06 OK to Move This is a feedback from the plasma cutter to the controller to tell the system that it is OK to start running the program These are NOT polarity sensitive OK to M...

Page 26: ...re Colors Start Stop plasma arc 3 4 Green black OK to Move start machine motion 12 14 Red black Voltage Divider 5 6 Black white Miller IMPORTANT THIS IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY This instruction is based upon generally available information Contact the manufacturer of your plasma cutter for specific set up information Signal Wire Colors Start start plasma Blue Blue White Transfer start machine motion Or...

Page 27: ...lasma cutter manufacturers some circuitry does not work well for Ohmic touch off 1 At initial set up follow the diagram in the plasma cutter manual for the exact and specific consumables to be used to cut the type and thickness of material desired at the chosen amperage setting 2 Connect the Ohmic Clip sensing wire to the clip or connector provided by the plasma cutter manufacturer Thermal Dynamic...

Page 28: ...Dot is Green as soon as the Ohmic wire is connected to the torch sense terminal a First verify that the consumables are correct and dry Mis matched or wet consumables will produce a faults signal b When the consumables have been verified disconnect the ohmic sensing wire from the torch terminal and be sure that it does not touch anything else c Does the dot turn to Red If yes then do not use the O...

Page 29: ...material being cut Turn on the torch power unit Set air pressure on the torch power unit per specifications in the plasma cutter operator s manual Power up the control console 1 Complete the connection of the console to the plasma table including connecting the console to a 220V single phase power supply 2 Twist the emergency stop button clockwise cw to reset 3 Turn the rock switch to the ON posit...

Page 30: ...h online forums and trade magazines The Plasma Systems The plasma system can be broken down into 4 broad areas which are at the same time separate and interacting Software Program Code Creation The software provide with the system is a relatively simple to use CAD based drawing and coding program Using the software you can create a new drawing or import files such as DXF BMP JPG JPEG GIF TIF PNG A...

Page 31: ...d cutting speeds for the material and amperage you are cutting at The tables included with the cutter manual provide good starting points for all the settings needed to cut a given material As the operator becomes more familiar with the cutting process for a given material these setting may be adjusted to provide for the best cut possible Other setting and adjustments available at the table are ex...

Page 32: ...uality Dry The dryer the better It is recommended to use a good and regular maintenance schedule to remove moisture from your air supply It is also recommended to use a high quality air drying system as well While an air filter is needed it is not for removing moisture from the air Using a drying system along with good maintenance will provide a more consistent and predictable cut This will also p...

Page 33: ...d The system will remember and operate based upon the last saved parameters When navigating around the screens the ESC key will move back one screen at a time The ESC key will also cancel any entry made to a parameter setting The RED dots are normal and indicate that the function is not being used at this time The dot will turn Green when a function is active The numbers and letters inside of the ...

Page 34: ... are also used to navigate around the parameter setting fields The S and the S key are used to raise and lower the torch General Operation Steps Note Always observe the screen messages settings and Function key labels Power On When the Logo screen appears press the Enter key Choose location for the program to be run from Shape Library F1 or File F2 File may be already stored on the controller or f...

Page 35: ...o not normally have settings that should be changed On the F1 Common screen the Max Cutting Speed and possibly the Kerf Value are the only two settings that are likely to change These line generally only change with the change to the thickness of the material being cut These values can be edited directly from the Main Screen by pressing the X or N keys and then entering the desired value ...

Page 36: ...settings will start with the information provided by the plasma cutter manufacturer and then be fine tuned based upon the specific cutting conditions Keep notes of changes for future use In the F3 screen these values can be changed to exact values to Fine Tune the cutting process The values commonly changed on the F3 screen are the Pierce Time Torch Up Time Position Up Time and Set Arc Voltage It ...

Page 37: ...ssing the F3 key will open the Part Options functions These can be used to change and alter the file which is loaded F7 Revert will cancel ALL changes applied to the file PRACTICE THESE CHANGES UNTIL YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THE OUTCOME F8 will save the changes ...

Page 38: ...This function is direct acting The gantry WILL start to move when the F2 key is pressed F2 will run the program as a test The head will move to all of the cut positions and paths however it will not send a signal to start the plasma torch No cutting will happen The other function keys on this screen will make changes to the operating parameters as labeled Once the settings have been completed plac...

Page 39: ...uction is based upon generally available information at the time of testing Baileigh Industrial Holdings LLC Cannot be held accountable for changes made to the plasma cutter which may change these results Contact the manufacturer of your plasma cutter for specific set up information When using Thermal Dynamics before approximately 9 2018 the system should work in either Manual or Auto THC If the c...

Page 40: ...ring the cut reduce the cut speed 7 If the cut edges have dross on them that can be easily chipped off increase the cut speed until it rooster tails then back off the speed until the rooster tail just goes away you now have the best speed 8 Now using those pierce time and cut speed adjust the cut height until the edge bevel is the best you can get a If the edges are narrow at the top like a pyrami...

Page 41: ...voltage set by the machine operator Each plasma torch manufacturer provides these arc voltages which are dependent upon material thickness of material and the plasma process power level As soon as the plasma process starts cutting the material the torch height control looks at the actual arc voltage It compares this with the arc voltage that was set on the AHC controller by the operator Then the t...

Page 42: ...eplace as necessary Check that the control console circulating fans are working and the emergency stop button is in good working order Weekly Maintenance Thoroughly clean the machine Check any exposed electrical wiring for wear or damage Inspect the power unit ground clamp for wear or damage Monthly Maintenance Tighten any loose bolts nuts or screws on the machine Re grease the gear racks for the ...

Page 43: ...41 41 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ...

Page 44: ...e cutting DXF DWG IGES More Shape Library Stretch Splines Snap Grid Hole Patterns Gears CAMS Sprockets Profiling Kerf Comp Lead in out Backplotting Post Processor BobART This software is best for image conversions and embossing EPS AI PDF JPEG BMP Tiff GIF PNG PSD and more Vectorize convert images Embossing Texture Smoothing V carving 1 Hr of Online Line Training This training is best to learn Bob...

Page 45: ...or More on Windows 8 x64 Operating System 1GB Graphics Card Intel or AMD Processors 2GHz Processor Multi core or higher Windows 10 Note BobCAD CAM s stability is dependent on the graphics card ability to process information integrated memory graphics cards may work but are not recommended ATI or NVIDIA graphics cards with dedicated memory are recommended The graphics card s software driver must be...

Page 46: ...44 44 NOTES ...

Page 47: ...ROM Plasma Power Supply Manual Cutting Table Match the materials with the cutting amperage and the consumables Set the cut speed Set the cut Arc Voltage Press the Space Bar Press F6 to decrease value Press F7 to increase value Set Pierce time Press 2 key to decrease value Press 3 key to increase value 1sec per press Set Position Up time Press 5 key to decrease value Press 6 key to increase value 1...

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