Looking for any information how to use my Plasma machine to cut wood, The little information PlasmaCam gave me was I should look for a type of rotozip, I have one (rotozip spiral saw scs01), but I need to know how I should go about fabricating this to my machine. Weird they don't provide this information, but they show it in their DVD.
Just need some basic insturctions/info.....Thanks
Also, what is the thickness of wood to be used? Confused.....
I do wood with mine all the time! I just got the 3D program for my plasmacam, which is a pretty nifty thing.
Your are not limited to rotozip, because the one in their video is actually a Dewalt. That is the one I got. It is actually very simple to set your machine up to do wood. It not only costs very little, but you can actually use the plasmacam software to do this in. I personally use plasmacam's designEDGE, but I know of others that use plasmacam's 3.11 and can do it as well.
Here was my experience when I called about setting my machine up for wood:
1. They told me that they use a Dewalt, but any router will work.
2. The mounting bracket is very easy to make, but there are brackets that are ready to order if you would like one.
Give one of the sales people at plamacam a call, because they can tell you exactly what you need.
At the end of the day, for me to set my machine up to do wood it cost me about $150 (including the router). Wow! That is a pretty good deal.
Thanks!
Richard
Thank youI started to lose my mind.... :-/
What you actually want to use is called a "Trim Router" other types may be adapted to work but due to the smaller body of a trim router they are perfect for this application. I actually purchased a Bosch trim router with variable speed and a few other options. It has great specs and I have never had any issues with Bosch products. Dewalt is also a good choice just a matter of preference.
I machined a pretty trick bolt on bracket out of solid aluminum pretty easily and it works great. If I decide to make more for others I would be glad to PM you.
Good luck in any event...
Originally Posted by ChristinaP
The Bosch router looks like a nice unit. Most people are using the Dewalt or Roto zip. The Dewalt is the one that I use. It is working out very nicely. I purchased it from Amazon.com
Here is the web link:
http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW660-Cut-Out-Rotary-Collets/dp/B000051WQX/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1345473137&sr=8-10&keywords=dewalt++cut+off+tool]Amazon.com: DEWALT DW660 Cut-Out 5 Amp 30,000 RPM Rotary Tool with 1/8-Inch and 1/4-Inch Collets: Home Improvement
- Richard
I thought the router was least of my worries.
Where are the instructions for inserting a drawing?
Do you scan picture into design edge 3d and it converts it for you to cut?
If not, then what do you actually have to do to get picture imported to cut it as 3D?
Thanks,
Ron
PS George had told me shortly after buying the 3D that a video was being made, but that's been 2 years ago!
So you do have the 3d part of designedge... correct? Because that feature came out just last year. If you open up your video manual, type: 3d path properties into the search and there is a tutorial on how to use this. Also, you will need to import an actual 3D file. Like a 3D bit map, 3d Dxf or stl file. You can't bring in a Jpeg off of the internet and expect it to have 3d properties.
When you find a 3d file, import it in just like you would a picture, highlight it and then go to the draw menu and then select 3D path properties. This will give you the elevations and pin point each node. Once this is specified, you can make a tool path and cut your 3d model out. Once you get the hang of it it is really easy.
If you have any issues, give Georgie a call.
Cheers!
Richard
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