Budget CNC Plasma Cutter Z Axis Add-on

The Z-axis is here and and our throughput goes way up because of it.

#CNC #Plasmacutter #DIY

[digitizer]

This is awesome, I have been thinking about adding this to the JD Plasma table since I built it. You guys are amazing. And if anyone is still thinking about trying this I can say that I have and love it. The team has been real quick to offer advice when ever I have been stuck on any section of the build. They have even been helpful when I had questions about what I could do to improve my cutting.
I use this table mostly to make metal signs all 1/8 inch thick or thinner. I have cut up to a 1/4 but just a few small items and I am running the Lotus same as JD Garage.
Currently I only have 120v house outlet and 125 psi compressor and it has been sufficient. I hope to add a 240v, so I can cut thicker metal if needed.

[rsz]

Your CNC worked just as good as the 30, 000-dollar machine. Very nice cuts. There is one thing people don't realize is that once have built this machine you now have the technology. You have the capability to make the best CNC machine, your CNC will be that machine. Better than before, better, stronger faster!!!! I could not resist. Nice video!!!

[dmakerzone]

Happy to see you are still making upgrades to the plasma cutter. I finally got around to printing out some of the parts without any issues.

[ryanmatze]

Looks great! I'm 3D printing all the parts right now. Can't wait to start building!

[austinbarnett]

Finally a use for those weights I bought ten years ago and used for 3 weeks

[georgechambers]

I'm really glad to see this come out now and for free too! Thanks for a great machine and some great upgrades too. Thanks for the video!

[Flexwingflyer]

This is great news. I have my Jd's cnc table about 80% done.All my electronics are in.have a brand new prime weld plasma cutter for it.This is the perfect time to add this on. Keep up the good work.

[frenchonion]

Just ordered the plans beyond excited. CNC plasma is one of those game changer tools

[jakelords]

Mint my friend. I'm enjoying mine immensely!

[giovanniloya]

I Just ordered my parts and paid for the plans. I’m excited. Thank you guys

[jakerazmataz]

I had to laugh when you said it was slow. I've been watching laser etching/cutting vids for the last few days. That thing is super fast.

[WagonWheel]

just ordered my plans. I can't wait to get into the build

[miquelsalvatejedor]

Guys you are f@#ing amazing. Best DIY plasma cutting machine I've see, and free. Thank you

[steve]

This machine is the best diy on youtube. Any plans to make the tube notcher accept different size bars and shapes?

[incolink]

it seems this is a reasonable alternative to closed loop THC to some degree I"m still trying to weigh up if THC is worth the trouble on a table this size packing one corner sort of proved it works ok doesn't seem to be much trouble touch off and sett the height for every part

[riverbottomband]

Awesome!!!...I built a CNC plasma cutter from eagle years ago, sold it before it was finished, then I worked for a guy and ran his CNC machine he had a torchmate table and sold it. I have always wanted to get back into it....and now I can and will thanks to yawl. I currently have a 4x8 router CNC table but the plasma tables are what gets me jumping...I just ordered my plans and parts....thanks. one question ❓....is the frame in the video tube aluminum? You guys are genius 👍

[Benbear]

What plasma cutter are you using and what air compressor?

Also, do you guys ever plan to make a 2’x4’ CNC table or a 4’x8’ design?

It seems like it shouldn’t be too hard to alter your design to make a these larger tables and offer those plans for an additional cost or something. You guys really did an awesome job of making a budget friendly design, which I appreciate!

Last question do you think you guys might make some instruction on how to change out the current design with a router, laser, or drawknife? That way people could use the same design for something other than plasma cutting?

[gadgetmerc]

The mount for the torch shows a bit of burning. Nothing to worry about but made me wonder what kind of plastic you use? I was thinking PETG but curious what you were using.

[nothingloud]

I have a question on another project you did, the mini trike. Is there any way you can print out or email me the cut lines for where the neck tube meets the bottom 2 tubes.

[mortislaevus]

Regarding torch duty cycle and compressor recovery, would G4 "dwell" g-code help?
I have a small compressor currently, and once I finally do a few successful tests I will buy a much larger compressor. In the meantime, I was thinking of doing G4 for a minute or two (e.g. G4 P120. ) after each cut completes (M5 / torch off) in order for my compressor to recover for the next cut.

Edit: G4, not M4