Plasma CNC Pipe Profiler

[bturcotte]

We have a job where we need to cut a special profile into >500 ea. 8" pipes.
I will keep the thread updated with our progress. We are using an MC433 stepper controller from SOC Machines. This controller is 4-axis (unipolar only though :s) but priced at < $150CAN. The motors will be powered using a converted pc ATX power supply. To keep things simple, the rig will be set up to emulate a standard x-y system, the circumference of the pipe (rotating) being the x-axis, the plasma torch head moving longitudinaly along the pipe being the y-axis. The pipe is mounted in a large chuck at one end. The plasma torch head will be mounted on a rack-and-pinion setup scavanged from an old moogie. If the torch head can't be rigged with a relay switch, the z or a-axis will be rigged to activate the trigger.

[grinder_gary]

How did yo make out on this project. I would like to know as I have a customer request similar to this.

Thanks

GG

[b_woo]

would love to know how you got on with this project also. I am interested in making myself one.

Regards,
Ben.

[vishnu]

What CAM software do you propose to use & THC?

Vishnu