
Originally Posted by
Jim_V
My setup consists of a precision plasma table, candcnc electronics, powermax 85, and sheetcam. I figured out how to use the drill process in sheetcam so the plasma just blows a hole through the center of a hole so I can drill it later and tap it. Since I started doing this, every once in a while the torch won't fire, and I get a 0-30 code on my plasma(powermax85), which indicates stuck consumables. It only started doing this when I started using the drill feature in sheetcam to mark holes. This is on a multiple parts file that has a total of 280 pierces, about half of which are just pierce holes. the torch misfires maybe 3 or 4 times on this file. I was wondering if maybe the piercings are too close together time wise or something. Ive tried replacing the consumables, but it still happens. This is with 65 amp consumables and current is set to 65 amps. When this happens, I just restart the program from the missed pierce point and everything works again, I don't have to take out the consumables or anything.
Edit: I should also mention this plasma is fairly new, I've cut up maybe 3 4X8 sheets so far. I checked my motorguard filter, and it's dry as a bone.