I'm not sure all of the dust/dirt inside the PC was from plasma cutting ,but it was a disturbing amount. I used a panel filter for a Ford F-series truck, plenty of flow and replacements are 5 or 6 bucks at WalMart.
I love that control cabinet of yours and with my limited space could really use the same idea albeit on a smaller scale. Would I get that electrical cabinet at any electrical supply store?
You should be able to order a similar enclosure from any electrical supply, but they are quite expensive. I bought mine at surplus, but I don't remember where. Mine is a NEMA 4 with sealed door, you may find another type more suitable. There are many types available in any size you need. Here's a useful link, or just google NEMA Enclosures.
I am looking at your build and can say Great job and thats one good looking machine. How are your 3/8 belts holding up on the x and y axis? I am looking for some wider sizes but not having much luck. Thanks
I haven't had any problems with the belts. As long as I keep the rapid speeds conservative I think they'll last forever. If I try to cut thin sheet metal at 60 amps, the speed required to make a good cut results in some noticeable oscillations in the cut after a direction change (belt stretch). To prevent this I turn down the current and lower the speed accordingly. I don't do production work so I can afford to run a little slower. I rarely cut anything thinner than about .120" so it's not really an issue for me, but if your goal is to cut a lot of thin sheet at high speeds the belts may not work for you. Keep the moving parts as light as possible.
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Ok - good looking job, now for the important part! Tell me about the power hammer
