Mastering CNC Plasma Cutting: Technology, Operation, and CAM

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  • @DrDFlo
    @DrDFlo  Рік тому +42

    As always, I am sorry for the long delay between videos. This content just take a tremendous amount of time to write, film, and edit. I wrote a blog post about why I make super long videos and the process if you are interested: www.drdflo.com/pages/Blog/Blog-post-23-10.html Let me know which section you found most useful and hit that like button to provide much needed motivation for my next mega guide!

    • @dionisienatea3137
      @dionisienatea3137 Рік тому

      Just a thought- an ultrasonic transducer may help removing the hydrogen bubbles

    • @GroundedConceptsLLC
      @GroundedConceptsLLC 7 місяців тому

      Totally understand. Cannot thank you enough for the generous amount of information you contribute to the community. Keep it up brother and look forward to the next one!

    • @michaelrobinson9643
      @michaelrobinson9643 6 місяців тому

      I'd rather the thorough and well curated productions you offer than rushed videos designed to drive numbers and timelines. I think EVERY individual who watches your videos will agree that you are creating a valuable library of teaching material in the arena of Milling, metal work , CNC and CAD/CAM.
      UA-cam WAS a source of deep education and easily searched until the era of the "Content creator" as a business model which then triggered algorithm changes leading to click-baity trash just to keep content up and channel relevance. Too many show results and do not teach. They leave viewers stuck.

  • @amessersmith
    @amessersmith Рік тому +63

    This is an absurdly well produced and researched video. I feel like you just crammed an entire plasma cnc course into this thing.
    Well done.

    • @DrDFlo
      @DrDFlo  Рік тому +4

      Appreciate it! I hope that plasma cutting technology doesn't advance too rapidly, so my video can remain relevant for a while lol

  • @landongreer
    @landongreer Рік тому +36

    Hands down, one of the most concise yet deep videos on CNC plasma that I've seen. Nice work and thank you for creating such a great resource!

    • @RokasSondaras
      @RokasSondaras 11 місяців тому

      Yup. Watching it for a second time.🎉

  • @smellslikeupdog80
    @smellslikeupdog80 Рік тому +10

    Of course I wanted to start off my monday morning watching a deepdive on CNC torches.
    I just didn't know it until I started to watch this, and I've now been sucked down a rabbit hole of the CNC I always wanted.
    Like other videos, big thumbs up Dr. D; super high quality, super in depth. This is exactly what I come here for.

  • @yoti-fab
    @yoti-fab Рік тому +7

    This is by far the most in depth plasmas cnc beginner guide I have seen. You did a great job breaking down all the different terminology and systems. 👍

  • @wright.boy_
    @wright.boy_ Рік тому +2

    Cannot believe this quality of content is available for free. Well done.

  • @johnhorton1516
    @johnhorton1516 2 місяці тому

    Unlike most videos on this subject, this is a fine and comprehensive guide for anybody that wishes to invest their hard earned money in a CNC Plasma cutting machine set up. In relatively broad terms this video explains how these machines work and what the main considerations for a CNC Plasma cutting machine should be. This video contains a lot of info and will probably require multiple viewings to fully understand the many aspects it covers. Hats off.
    TL;DR : CNC Plasma cutting is much more complicated than you think.

  • @Mrcensored1
    @Mrcensored1 Рік тому +4

    This is BY FAR the best video that you have made ! Thank you for this amazing content and helping this world learn and progress. God bless you !

  • @abdolrahimziba3840
    @abdolrahimziba3840 Рік тому +1

    It is really worth thanking for all the sacrifices you spent in the time and resources to teach this process. I would definitely like to follow your videos. Thank you.

  • @7null
    @7null Рік тому +5

    Thanks for all the effort and LoD. Making this quality of videos is a ton of work.

  • @qpn6ph9q
    @qpn6ph9q Рік тому +2

    Thanks!

    • @DrDFlo
      @DrDFlo  Рік тому

      Appreciate it! Getting closer to that forklift 😜

  • @NoktiousGames
    @NoktiousGames Рік тому +3

    Im only 40 minutes in but damn, this is well done. Its understood why your videos take so long to make, this is like taking a trade school program in a couple hours. Bravo.

  • @joshpit2003
    @joshpit2003 Рік тому +1

    I think this is the best plasma cutting overview video ever created. Nicely done!

  • @oswelds
    @oswelds Рік тому

    Well this is, hands down, the best guide of any genre on youtube. SUPERB!

  • @srenfreiesleben1028
    @srenfreiesleben1028 Рік тому +4

    Really what I needed :) I have made a DIY table and it is really good to have an in depth description and with a lot of theory :) Much appreciated Dr. D-Flo

    • @DrDFlo
      @DrDFlo  Рік тому +3

      You are exactly who I made this video for! When I was building my first table, I was having issues with cut angularity and short consumable life. Selfishly, this video would have saved me a lot of time and money. Best of luck cutting!

  • @johnnytiepelman8880
    @johnnytiepelman8880 Рік тому

    Clear, precise ,well filmed and edited. Covers the entire subject in depth . Actually a great example of how to do an informational video also

  • @jesselejarzar5114
    @jesselejarzar5114 5 місяців тому

    I will be watching this over and over as a reference guide for everything when I start my project, thanks for the incredible comprehensive video.

  • @RalphUngles
    @RalphUngles Місяць тому

    I am just starting out as a hobby and I just wish I had found this earlier! I will be revisiting this often! Thanks!

  • @johnbichell8023
    @johnbichell8023 Рік тому

    What an outstanding presentation. Information was detailed and your delivery is of a seasoned public speaker. Your graphics and pictures were excellent and delivered in a logical fashion. Super impressed!

  • @amazac9869
    @amazac9869 Рік тому +3

    very informative and comprehensive i can imagine the time and efforts you spent to prepare such an outstanding educational video thank you so much Dr.D-flo, cheers mate.

  • @CathyYan1987
    @CathyYan1987 4 місяці тому

    You did a great job breaking down all the different terminology and systems.

  • @lap87
    @lap87 Рік тому

    I did not even consider buying a cnc cutting machine until i had finished watching this, i followed for your top-notch printer videos xD
    Great video, great stuff, great guy

  • @ozzyoz6824
    @ozzyoz6824 Рік тому

    man, you are REAL ENGINEER - respect!

  • @robinstefanov5152
    @robinstefanov5152 7 місяців тому

    Great video! Awesome structured, cover any aspect from plasma cutting from program side to the process itself . Thank you for making educational videos like this one !❤

  • @DJSolitone
    @DJSolitone 4 місяці тому

    Excellent tutorial on plasma cutting. Thanks for your time and dedication!

  • @danielgentile935
    @danielgentile935 2 місяці тому

    Thanks a LOT for that video - cleared up a couple of questions I had on the process... comprehensive information at its best ....

  • @plumber919
    @plumber919 Рік тому

    Thank you for your time and effort! This is exactly the video I needed to see right now. We are retrofitting new hardware onto a commercial grade plasma cnc where I work and we are working with a Hypertherm 135. You have given a ton of useful information to help with the details. Thanks again!

  • @vincentpernicano3277
    @vincentpernicano3277 Рік тому

    Thanks Dr. Flo! Excellent presentation, education, and overall execution as always. The time between videos is well worth the wait! Cant believe you do not have 10x the subscribers!

  • @larspetersen2688
    @larspetersen2688 Рік тому

    Very impressive review of plasma cutting, I'm sure it took a lot of research to be able to do a review at that level.

  • @akrostonable
    @akrostonable Рік тому

    Your videos are really informative, thanks for making them! This one is basically a reference video it's so thorough.

  • @BecomingOffgrid
    @BecomingOffgrid Рік тому

    I usually just watch your videos because you are entertaining. This video however was super useful to me because I have a sidekick 10 and hypertherm 85. Great content!!!

  • @jesse2591
    @jesse2591 11 місяців тому

    This is absolutely amazing! Thank you for such a well put together and educational video!

  • @stevesloan6775
    @stevesloan6775 Рік тому

    You are an amazing teacher.
    It’s so easy to follow everything you’re describing beautifully.
    🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼😎🍀

  • @cnczone1
    @cnczone1 Рік тому +1

    Love the amount of informations and the effort in this video

  • @sophtayl
    @sophtayl 7 місяців тому

    Brilliant tutorial video. So much to take away as I explore a cnc plasma bed. Thanks very much

  • @wspad2136
    @wspad2136 11 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @thegremlin5886
    @thegremlin5886 Рік тому

    A fantastic and highly detailed explanation. Great job and thank you.

  • @m3chanist
    @m3chanist Рік тому

    An absolute masterclass Dr, brilliant.

  • @RiteToRepair
    @RiteToRepair Рік тому

    Excellent content! I have now learned my something new for the day, so thank you for that Dr.

  • @toddbenson2689
    @toddbenson2689 29 днів тому

    Thank you, answered many questions I never had to ask. Ty again

  • @bikefarmtaiwan1800
    @bikefarmtaiwan1800 Рік тому

    Look who's setting a new standard !! Well done to you - very well done on all levels .

  • @Deeekf
    @Deeekf Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much i recently bought plasma cutting table for myself and some of your tips would help defiently

  • @fouzaialaa7962
    @fouzaialaa7962 Рік тому

    insanely educational , now i can claim to be an expert on cnc plasma cutting to my friends, i've given them the link too
    thx

    • @DrDFlo
      @DrDFlo  Рік тому

      Cheers, thanks man!

  • @DudleyToolwright
    @DudleyToolwright Рік тому

    Very thorough and well done.

    • @DrDFlo
      @DrDFlo  Рік тому

      Thanks Dudley! Did you manage to through the whole thing?

  • @darrenturner6090
    @darrenturner6090 25 днів тому

    Very informative and well described. Thankyou for the video. Liked & Subscribed 👊

  • @Poksutin
    @Poksutin 11 місяців тому

    this video is byfar the best on the internet.. even an idiot like me can understand plasmacutting now :) thank you for producing such an educating video :) cheers from finland!

  • @redwhiteandbluebonnets8180
    @redwhiteandbluebonnets8180 Рік тому +1

    When I saw this video was 1:39 I almost said nevermind, but I'm glad I didn't, this is a masterclass on plasma in the shop.

  • @johnpekkala6941
    @johnpekkala6941 Рік тому

    One important thing when working with plasma cutters is make sure in addition to safety glasses against the arc light to also always use proper hearing protection. In general from my own experience plasma cutters when operating are quite a bit louder then a compressed air gun at full blast and the noise is also even sharper and can quicly damage/destroy especially your high frequency hearing as well as give you tinnitus. Also air compressors are extremley loud (unless its a screw compressor but those are quite expensive). Plasma cutters are generally very noisy machines not just electrically but also soundwise.

  • @SuperHaptics
    @SuperHaptics Рік тому

    Awesome content Florian!

  • @SirKuhnhero
    @SirKuhnhero Рік тому +1

    Great video. Now I only need a plasma cutter :)

  • @orhelyemreallok1811
    @orhelyemreallok1811 Рік тому

    Köszönöm szépen! Nagyon sok mindenre kaptam

  • @jamesfrancom8100
    @jamesfrancom8100 Рік тому

    very well done and super informative. thanx!

  • @nicola3444
    @nicola3444 2 місяці тому

    By far the best video on UA-cam about Plasma cutting- believe me - I have seen them all:)
    I have a Stahlwerk CUT 70 P IGBT and built a CNC. BUT I simply cant make it do 90 degrees edges. I have cut a 50x50mm sample in 3mm sheet more than 50 times and the results are driving me nuts. It seems like the plasma stream kind of tilts from time to time leaving the edges out of angle. It happens when the torch has made a 90degree turn.
    Its not always the same edge and it doesnt really matter which setting I go with (Hight, pressure, amps, feedrate).
    Any good idea why this happens?

    • @DrDFlo
      @DrDFlo  2 місяці тому

      This could be from the table decelerating to slow down before going into the corner. The torch has more time to melt the material and has to “search” for more to keep the electrons flowing. This will give you variable results on the corner. Are you able to increase the acceleration of the table? Or use can try “loop corners in your CAM so it doesn’t slow down until it pasts the corner

    • @nicola3444
      @nicola3444 2 місяці тому

      @@DrDFlo This is really driving me nuts... I have now made more than 200 sample cuts trying almost all possible variations of cut hight, amp, air and feedrate and now also playing around with deceleration, but still I cannot avoid it from starting to drift to one side leaving me with a bevel of 10-15 degrees. The bevel is always consistent until the next turn.
      I found some of my first cuts and it actually shows that the drifting not only occurs after a turn but also with some straight cuts without any change in direction.
      Im starting to wonder whether it could be the torch? The cutter is a Stahlwerk CUT 80 P IGBT with a P-80 cnc torch.
      Any ideas would be very appreciated (before the project ends up in the bin...)

    • @DrDFlo
      @DrDFlo  2 місяці тому

      @@nicola3444 Could you send me pictures over email or post to my forum? The torch is cutting clockwise around the outside of the part correct? But yes, the torch could be the problem. It plays a very important role in shaping the column of plasma. A poorly made torch would account for the artifacts that you are seeing. Is your air dry?

  • @mattsheehy1854
    @mattsheehy1854 Рік тому

    Fantastic video! I learned so much!!

  • @JerodMatlock
    @JerodMatlock Рік тому

    That was an awesome video👍

  • @jamone50000
    @jamone50000 Рік тому

    Thank you for such great information

  • @sergeyrodnov7566
    @sergeyrodnov7566 8 місяців тому

    Very cool and interesting! Thanks.

  • @DanielVierling
    @DanielVierling Рік тому

    Wow! Amazing video! Both informing and entertaining. You definitely deserve more Subs and Likes! How long did the editing on this video take anyway?

  • @sciencewins251
    @sciencewins251 7 місяців тому

    what a video. Thank you!

  • @germantorres5907
    @germantorres5907 Рік тому

    This is great content. Thanks

  • @WoLpH
    @WoLpH Рік тому

    This is a fantastic video and the quality is amazing and I loved watching it... but I would strongly recommend to go for a slightly different format instead.
    Releasing multiple videos and putting them all in a playlist so people can jump around like that. Generally I immediately click on your videos, but a video with this duration is hard to fit in my schedule and there's no good way to split up a youtube video in multiple watch sessions in my opinion.

    • @DrDFlo
      @DrDFlo  Рік тому +1

      Totally understand your point of view. But I didn't want to overload my channel with 25 plasma cutting videos. Also, I am targeting a specific person, someone like me who bought or built a plasma table and is having issues with the cut. When I was first getting started, I went through days of troubleshooting, and would have been more than willing to watch a video of this length. Narrow vision, yes, but this has been a common thread for my videos. But thanks for checking it out!

    • @WoLpH
      @WoLpH Рік тому

      ​@@DrDFloI definitely see your point and I'm not sure how well a split video would work in this case. At least the timelapses and CAM parts could have been separate but that wouldn't help all that much. Thank you for the wealth of information in any case, I have no immediate plans to get a CNC plasma cutter but I have thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the process :)

    • @bpdp379
      @bpdp379 Рік тому

      Just save the video to “Watch Later” playlist….return at your leisure.

  • @patelsteeltrading-steelrai6379

    Hi, fantastic job you did with lots of knowledge from different aspects. your efforts are more appreciable.
    I request to help me to know , whether the CNC plasma machine give me good cutting for Stainless steel 0.8 to 2mm thick alphabets cuttings, " Because I notice we are getting Burning marks on edges of LETTERS after cuttings, can we avoid of getting burning marks of stainless steel mirror polished surface?
    I am looking forward for your guidance, as i only found you as expert in this.

  • @marcelloacker2693
    @marcelloacker2693 7 місяців тому

    Awesome - very clear and nice video - everything in 1.5 hours that you must know abbout cnc plasm
    Where can i order the fluid for the watertable

  • @peterschuller2042
    @peterschuller2042 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the great video and information! Do you have any specific information you can share on tolerances you are achieving on bolt holes? I know a lot of people make “center punch” type marks using pierce or even just pilot arc, then drill the holes. The suction cup rings you made in the video look like they have some pretty nice bolt holes, but I don’t know if you chased them with a drill, or used them as-is.. In your opinion, are bolt-ready holes 2X material thickness and larger (like 3/8 hole in 3/16 material, for example) possible? (Assuming proper tuning/setup)

    • @DrDFlo
      @DrDFlo  10 місяців тому +1

      When you cut small holes, you typically have lower travel speeds as the gantry is constantly changing direction. This gives the plasma the opportunity to search elsewhere for material to consume, resulting in low circularity. Yes, you can fire the torch briefly in a spot to create a pilot hole, but this hardens the material, so be prepared to go through quite a few drill bits. If you are interested in just making clearance holes, then the general rule is 2x material thickness as you mentioned, but no smaller than 2-3 mm (~0.1in). If you need to drill quite a few holes, then I highly recommend adding a spindle to your plasma table. And yes, the suction cup rings were plasma cut (not drilled), so if you are happy with that quality then go ahead and cut the holes out. Glad that you found the video useful!

    • @peterschuller2042
      @peterschuller2042 10 місяців тому

      @@DrDFlo Thank you! All makes sense, much appreciated. great stuff here!!

  • @marcus_w0
    @marcus_w0 Рік тому +2

    View # 319 - helping out on your way to a couple of million views, to give you a forklift.

  • @lucoot
    @lucoot Рік тому +1

    What prevents the table slats from accumulating damage so quickly that they no longer provide even support? I wonder the same for water jet.

    • @DrDFlo
      @DrDFlo  Рік тому +4

      Largely depends on the geometries that you are cutting. Zig-zags and other repetitive features near the same slats will damage them quickly. Fortunately, the plasma cutter can cut out its own slats from left over material.

  • @dionisienatea3137
    @dionisienatea3137 Рік тому

    For all this pack of information, I cannot believe the number of comments and likes...

  • @AyoVictor-p3b
    @AyoVictor-p3b Рік тому

    I LOVE UR LECTURE

  • @danielgentile935
    @danielgentile935 Місяць тому

    Quick question:
    Desiccant Air Dryer (adsorption) Vs. Refrigrated Air Dryers...
    If your shop (where the cutter is) gets really cold over winter time, easily staying around 0°C (so under the dew point of 3°C that refrigerated air dryers usually cool the air down to) - would a refrigerated dryer still be effective? or is a desiccant adsorption dryer you better option?
    any other pro/cons? thanks!

    • @DrDFlo
      @DrDFlo  Місяць тому +1

      There is a very little moisture in the air around 0C. You will be fine with a desiccant dryer - much cheaper and little maintenance.

    • @danielgentile935
      @danielgentile935 Місяць тому

      @@DrDFlo Thanks! much appreciated...

  • @randyjackson4282
    @randyjackson4282 Рік тому

    Very ! Very ! Well done.

  • @beachboardfan9544
    @beachboardfan9544 Рік тому +1

    I dont think I've ever seen a shop run a plasma cutter on any setting other than the highest amperage and fastest IPM.

  • @joshsundiwa
    @joshsundiwa Місяць тому

    thank you for sharing

  • @ibrahimkasar9981
    @ibrahimkasar9981 8 місяців тому

    Your are wonderful ! Thank you

  • @zip7806
    @zip7806 Рік тому

    What is The Proper and Safe way to Drain Your Compressor tank? I just installed a Easy To reach Valve.

  • @Dev_Everything
    @Dev_Everything Рік тому +1

    How is your machine so clean? Do you never use it?

    • @DrDFlo
      @DrDFlo  Рік тому +2

      I wiped down the table before filming 🤷‍♂️

  • @joeg9630
    @joeg9630 7 місяців тому

    What are your thoughts on the ArcDroid?

  • @stoffel89
    @stoffel89 Рік тому

    I have the opportunity to get my hands on a plasma table with a hypertherm 45 xp. one problem, there is no laptop. its missing. Im assuming I can replace the main bord with either a blackbox, or arduino and cnc shield operated with GRBL or lightburn. but how do i manually test the plasma cutter. the hand held torch is missing. only have the torch that fits the z axis

  • @frankljs
    @frankljs Рік тому

    What’s the brand of your fixture table? Thanks

  • @Fubuuuuu
    @Fubuuuuu Рік тому

    Good video

  • @gudepurevanth3744
    @gudepurevanth3744 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot sir

  • @beachboardfan9544
    @beachboardfan9544 Рік тому

    GOD D@MN this is a great video!! 👍

  • @kkofodh
    @kkofodh Рік тому

    The reason Fusion changes direction with curf comp might be due to the fundamental code for CNC cutters with "Climb / Conventional" with mills. this is most likely a leftover since Fusion started as mill only, and its NOT based on the same kernel that most CAM software uses, but their own development (brought)

  • @QuebecoisSti
    @QuebecoisSti 11 місяців тому

    I am doing my own plasma cutting table right now using Centroid Acorn controller. Not done completely yet, still missing the water table but the rest is almost done.
    Centroid told me I could use SheetCAM software for sending G-Code but Fusion360 looks nice. Can we chance the lead-in and lead-out made in Fusion ? Is it possible to have radius and adjust them manually ? Can Fusion do smart nesting on whole plate automatically (just add files and make it fit the best and taking the less space for it) ?
    Furthermore, maybe there's a way to even try achieving True Hole technology by applying some concepts of the bigger HPR unit from Hypertherm (i am using a 45XP)
    I am wondering if it could worth it to go using Fusion360... since it needs a monthly paid service instead of one time cost

    • @QuebecoisSti
      @QuebecoisSti 11 місяців тому

      I just found on Centroid Forum that the post-processor exist for the Acorn Plasma in Fusion 360.

  • @jamesfrancom8100
    @jamesfrancom8100 Рік тому

    what about the oil in the air lines?

  • @avinashhariprashad2729
    @avinashhariprashad2729 6 місяців тому

    Where can I get a cnc plasma cutter to buy ..

  • @Aj.Studio537
    @Aj.Studio537 Рік тому

    Friend, what is the problem with our plasma cutter? Why is it not working

  • @matabanelehlwane
    @matabanelehlwane 4 місяці тому

    GOOD MORNING, ARE YOU OFFERING PROGRAMMING OF THE CNC?

  • @Meusde
    @Meusde Рік тому

    ty

  • @RockHoundsShow
    @RockHoundsShow 8 місяців тому

    That gantry seems really overkill for plasma, wouldn't its weight reduce your performance especially cornering?.

    • @DrDFlo
      @DrDFlo  8 місяців тому

      Yes you are correct. The steel gantry is very heavy and it reduces accels, but it is also less likely to get bent if I bump a ~300 lb piece of 1/4" steel plate into it during loading.

  • @reinnwatson6765
    @reinnwatson6765 Рік тому

    nice

  • @Steelcrafted
    @Steelcrafted Рік тому +2

    Man you should really look into sheetcam.....if i had to do cam in fusion 360 for plasma, I'd lose my mind.....sheetcam just takes a dxf, and in 1 click gives you your toolpath..... handles nesting, arranging, all that.....spits out g-code with another click...way better than fusion for cnc plasma

  • @Gjed16
    @Gjed16 Рік тому

    😊😊😊

  • @TheBoatman11
    @TheBoatman11 Рік тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @johnbrogan6583
    @johnbrogan6583 5 місяців тому

    now you need a stand about knee high if you are going to use the fire pit as a grill

  • @rochamocha5705
    @rochamocha5705 Рік тому

    bro where's the benchy

  • @Aj.Studio537
    @Aj.Studio537 Рік тому

    Friends we started plasma Cut after starting After starting, the cutting nozzle drains water After setting the program A plasma cutter does not cut Because the coolant flow on optional On the display of the plasma cutter plasma didn't start ARC was lost Friend is that we are the problem Will explain it

  • @remustrading
    @remustrading Рік тому

    Awsome video! Thanks!

  • @cecilia_mackie
    @cecilia_mackie Рік тому

    Marvelous! Let’s be friends?

  • @RalphUngles
    @RalphUngles Місяць тому

    I am just starting out as a hobby and I just wish I had found this earlier! I will be revisiting this often! Thanks!