routing the torch cable
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routing the torch cable
How has everyone run the torch cable? Suspended above on cables? I was told this is bad because is may cause wavy cuts. Along the gantry? on the floor. this seems counter intuitive? thoughts
- SegoMan DeSigns
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Re: routing the torch cable
How big is your table is the first question? My 2x2 has a pivoting pole the over head torch cable swings off of, the 6x12 has E Link on both runs.
- djreiswig
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Re: routing the torch cable
I run mine in the cable chain along with everything else. Some people have problems with interference, but I've never had any issues.
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Re: routing the torch cable
I have always used a cable boom, on the larger tables I have a swivel mechanisms to help the boom follow the torch. I also anchor the cable above the torch so it's movement does not effect the cutting action.
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Re: routing the torch cable
my table is a 4x4 bolt together type. I have the cables ran over the table suspended on d hooks and cable. I do not have the loop or u at the torch head.SegoMan DeSigns wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 10:57 am How big is your table is the first question? My 2x2 has a pivoting pole the over head torch cable swings off of, the 6x12 has E Link on both runs.
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Re: routing the torch cable
This is the 2x2 setup:
The left pole (Y-Axis control cable / no - Z is adjustable but set screwed in place) The right pole pivots as the gantry moves
The left pole (Y-Axis control cable / no - Z is adjustable but set screwed in place) The right pole pivots as the gantry moves
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Re: routing the torch cable
When I first set up my table, I did run the plasma cable thru the cable chain. While it didn't seem to cause much trouble, there would be an occasional "anomaly" when cutting. (I learned a new word from Space X). I moved the torch cable to a swinging boom and have had no more "anomalies". My boom swings on ball bearings, so it doesn't seem to affect cutting quality at all.
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