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GENERAL PLASMA TABLE INFORMATION
Whether cutting an artful design to be hung on a wall as a decoration or a simple plate to be
welded to an I-beam to hold up the wall, plasma cutting like most metal working has an artistic
component to completing a successful cut. This is a consideration often overlooked when
incorporating automated equipment into the creation of metal parts and pieces.
Cutting with a plasma system takes time and experience to develop the skill and knowledge to
become an accomplished cutter. Experienced operators often seem to take for granted the
knowledge they have gained from operating a plasma system and learning and taking notes.
New operators often seem to overlook the knowledge needed to cut properly. This is especially
evident when automation is added to the system. There can be an expectation that the parts will
be cut perfectly with machined quality edges. The automation simple controls the movement of
the torch, it cannot and does not improve upon the quality at which a plasma system can cut.
It does provide consistency, repeatability, and accuracy.
The best recommendation is to practice, take notes, experiment, and seek out advice through
technical colleges, individual mentoring with an experienced operator, and through 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, *.AI, *.EPS, *.PLT, & *.TXT files. Once created, the
file can be processed to create the code needed to run the shape on the table.
It is recommended that the software operator consider taking drawing classes at a local
Technical College to gain additional knowledge and experience. They will not likely have the
exact software as is supplied with the table, however, most of the techniques and functions will
be very similar or the same.
Along with the training, several other tips include:
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Find and use the F1 key to open the help menu. This will provide specific instructions and
descriptions of all of the software capabilities.
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Start simple. Draw a few simple shapes. Plan the sizes so that they will fit on extra material
that may be available to practice cutting on. Once comfortable with drawing and getting a
basic cut, move on to some simpler production pieces.
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Practice using both the menu and right clicking as you work with the object being drawn. As
with most software, there are many ways to complete a specific task or action. This will help
to find those different options.