For the plasma version to work with a THC system such as PROMA 150 a few things need to be setup for wiring and gcode.
- The UP, Down and Arc OK signals need to be wired to the MASSO inputs and then setup as per this example: https://www.masso.com.au/masso-documentation/?section=proma-compact-thc-150
- After wiring and setting up the controller the gcode needs take care of:
- Torch touch using G38.2 command: https://www.masso.com.au/masso-documentation/?section=g38-2-straight-probe-cycle
- Move to piercing height using G0 or G1 motion.
- start torch using M3: https://www.masso.com.au/masso-documentation/?section=m03-plasma-torch-on
- Piercing delay using G04: https://www.masso.com.au/masso-documentation/?section=g04-dwell
- Move to cutting height using G0 or G1 motion.
- The THC can be switched ON / OFF using M666 and M667 commands: https://www.masso.com.au/masso-documentation/?section=m666-plasma-turn-thc-function-off
- Torch touch using G38.2 command: https://www.masso.com.au/masso-documentation/?section=g38-2-straight-probe-cycle
- The above sequence needs to be in the gocde file or added to your CAM post-processor so that the gcode is automatically generated, we have an example post-processor for SheetCAM: https://www.masso.com.au/masso-documentation/?section=sheetcam