Has any one out there made a water bed for their plasma cam table to help keep the smoke and dust down???? If so can you run down how easy it was to do and that sort of stuff. Plus pics would be great. Thanx

well since no one has replyed maybe I'll be one of the 1st to try it out. I'm also considering a down draft booth or even a enclosed room with some exhast fans.

ziptie,

I have a combination downdraft and water table on mine. The water is 4" deep and about 10" below the slats.....the water traps about 60% of the particles....I have a blower that pulls the rest of the smoke from above the water yet below the slats. My machine is in storage right now.....I don't have pictures. I simply made a 14" deep box that hangs under the machine...that is water tight. Works great.

Jim

ziptie007 I made a simple 4x4 ft table that fits under the cutting area with a 2 inch deep tray with only 1 inch of water which makes it easy to pick out the parts.The water is approximatly 4 inches below the grate.Also use a fan that directs the smoke outside.My computer system is inside a sealed booth with windows so I can view the PlasmaCam machine in operation.Works great !(nuts) emoran

Hi Ziptie,
we have supplied a few waterbeds which work well. no fume extraction, just 5" depth of water under the plate with about 0.5" air gap. A small amout of fume sneaks out when cutting near the side of the plate and there is a bit of steam, but cheap and easy.

Cheers

Mike

I was going to upload a photo but the manage attachment button doesnt seem to work so I will stick it in the gallery instead.

I've built a water bed as well as a hood to extract the left over smoke. I'll get some pics up shortly. Next on the agenda is to create my own grating. Something stronger than PC sells so I can slide the heavier steel across the grating without it bending.

I have a mg metalmaster 6by15' downdraft table that has been converted to a waterbed, lots of welding no leaks. The table uses plasmacam and has no problems other then its smokey as @$%#, use a hood as well, direct vent outside and you'll be happier and healthier.