Your option on if Masso Controller is realible enought to run my machine (set-up)

[suchinsim]

I have double 5'x10' plasma table

No THC needed

Axis X and Y only

Need least three output or relay output to control= Raise or lower torch head & turn on and off the plasma & turn on & off plasma air

Need install four limit switch (maybe in future)

Able to download and process G code and or DXF files from HVAC duct layout software thur WIFI.

Able to Run= ClearPath - Integrated Servo System SDSK-2331S-RLN Motor.

Touch screen monitor (Perfer)

Able to set-up and cut two table

Run the machine with NO ISSUE

Or Recommendation on any another controller ( I can't afford to spend over 20k for the cnc plasma controller)

Thanks for your input.

 

[breezy]

@suchinsim

I'm no expert on plasma, but as you don't need THC which is where most of the problems are being experienced, I think that MASSO will be perfect for your project.

Need least three output or relay output to control

MASSO has enough outputs for that, you just need to use TTL compatible relay boards.

Raise or lower torch head & turn on and off the plasma & turn on & off plasma air

You will need to modify your post processor to place the necessary M62/M63 Px commands in Gcode to achieve this.

Able to set-up and cut two table

Again this is only Gcode settings regarding the use of different WCSs.

Regards,

Arie.

 

[suchinsim]

Thanks Breezy, That's great news this controller will work .

Some how, my antique plasma is start working back again, I don't know how and i don't want to know why, but i probably need to get ready before completely die on me.

So breezy, I have no idea how to modify post processor on M62/M63 px commands and also on Gcode setting of different WCSs ,hope it's not too hard. But, As long as it can be modify and no issue running the machine, i would be happy.

Is there video tutorial on how to modify G-code & programming controller ?.

I use to be pretty tech savvy but nada in programming stuff, Fixing things all my life.

 

[segoman-designs]

Curious on the lack of THC are you going to use a drag shield on the torch or float it on top of bearings?

Will Z axis be an air ram or motor controlled?

Plasma air flow is generally controlled by the plasma box to allow cooling after the unit stops cutting.

Touch screen? - good luck with that..

Run two tables at once as in cutting two parts? Or load / harvest parts from one while second one is cutting? (I only see one gantry)

You only need one home switch for each axis, When you home the machine soft limit parameters take over from there.

You will need to use a CAM software such as Sheetcam to render the G Codes prior to sending the files to Masso via WIFI or USB chip

18 ea TTL (High Triggered Relays) are controlled by the G Codes Read This Link : https://www.masso.com.au/forums/topic/command-and-output-for-solenoid-activated-oxy-cutting/

The SDSK (Stepper Killers) are the least of your worries (if properly sized for your gantry)

Reliability and electronics don't always play well together (no matter what brand)