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Re: Re: Re: PlasmaCam, CNC Plasma Cutting System

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Scott Patton

03-12-2004 13:21:46




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I recently purchased a Plasmacam DHC. I have had it set up in my shop for about two weeks. So far it has performed exactly as advertised. I have cut out several of the very intricate drawings that came on their frontier art cd and so far have been impressed. I am still trying to learn how to import and clean up drawings, but other than that I am pleased with the software and the operatin of the machine. I am running a Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101 power source. If you have any questions feel free to email me.

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Jon Hardy

07-21-2006 09:21:44




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: PlasmaCam, CNC Plasma Cutting Syst in reply to Scott Patton, 03-12-2004 13:21:46  
Do you still have the Plasmacam?
And do you like it???
Any trouble????



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Shawn

03-24-2004 13:36:05




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: PlasmaCam, CNC Plasma Cutting Syst in reply to Scott Patton, 03-12-2004 13:21:46  
I am having trouble with setting the height on the plasma cam. It seems to start at the correct height then it rises to high off the metal. Any help would be appreciated.



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Deranged Cowboy

04-08-2004 21:25:56




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: PlasmaCam, CNC Plasma Cutting in reply to Shawn, 03-24-2004 13:36:05  
More than likely your voltage in your settings window is off. Make sure your ground is on good.Check your metal size(gage) and make sure its the right size in the settings. Initialize. Check your torch height setting. Finally, if your machine is running to high then adjust your voltage up or down. Your manual will tell you how. If you can understand how aall this works then you will be ahead of the game. Call George(Tech) at plasma cam had have him work you through it. Its a real common problem that I had trouble with. Very important that you fully understand how your machine works before you lose your free tech help. Once that time is up, they will charge you by the minute to talk to you.

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Brook

06-17-2005 08:44:09




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: PlasmaCam, CNC Plasma Cutt in reply to Deranged Cowboy, 04-08-2004 21:25:56  
I had the same problem right after my purchase. The paint on the Z axis frame work needed to be filed down so the wheels role smoothly. Great improvement! But every now and then during the first few cuts of a big project, it wants to start cutting with the torch about an inch from the metal and that is after all settings are in place. If I leave it alone it will continue on and correct itself. I believe my problem could be my Z axis motor, it makes a chattering sound during initialize. Other than that, I love my machine!

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hellowyo

12-21-2005 10:40:14




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: PlasmaCam, CNC Plasma Cutt in reply to Brook, 06-17-2005 08:44:09  
You may want to check your height setting. I had put in .8 instead of .08 for my cutting height!!!!! !! After doing that and carefully setting up the z-shift and the voltage it seems to be working wonderful!



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Ace

03-16-2004 02:16:38




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: PlasmaCam, CNC Plasma Cutting Syst in reply to Scott Patton, 03-12-2004 13:21:46  
I own and operate Great White North Disabled Vet Shop in Fox, Alaska. We have had our Plasmacam for over a month and a half and are COMPLETELY satisfied with it. It does everything they claim and more. It has been a real boost to our projects and is fairly easy to learn with a little practice. Getting the art ready for cutting is time consuming till you get the hang of it but the machine performs flawlessly. I happen to know a couple of the business mentioned on the video are in fact real and around. I don't know where the other guy who stated the BBB was involved with any of this. I am originally from Colorado and had friends there check the company out before we ever made a purchase. It all checked out fine and they have been very good to deal with. The owner is a little impatient sometimes on the phone...but I don't deal with him anyway. The techs and shop people are great and very helpful so I don't really care if the boss is a pain.
Ace

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Mick Williams

05-24-2004 21:39:19




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: PlasmaCam, CNC Plasma Cutting in reply to Ace, 03-16-2004 02:16:38  
I recently purchased the DHC machine and Hypertherm 1000 CE and, had it shipped to Australia.
Great company to deal with and, the machine does everything as advertised. (maybe more)
Its the best damn thing since sliced bread.
Great money generator.



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agguy

08-30-2004 13:36:27




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: PlasmaCam, CNC Plasma Cutt in reply to Mick Williams, 05-24-2004 21:39:19  
I have owned the old machine for three years. When I first purchased it, I loved the machine. I did not think there was anything that could not be done with it. As time has gone by, the machine has started to malfunction and eat belts, misread the height control, and started to drift during cuts. belts are $5 ea. I started to investigate, and found that they had introduced a new model. I have talked to several other shop teachers that have said that the new machine is like "driving a Cadilac vs an old volkswagon." They love it. If you have the old machine, they will give you a trade in for a new model. It will still cost around $4500 to get the new machine and the software. I hope it is trully worth it. The techs at the company are very helpful, just start using the machine when you get it so you get free help.

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Support

11-24-2006 08:30:11




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: PlasmaCam, CNC Plasma Cutt in reply to agguy, 08-30-2004 13:36:27  
PlasmaCAM has just anounced a new tech support and warranty program. All new machines come with 3 years of free phone support and 1 year warranty on parts. Past customers now have free tech support until further notice.



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scott - BANANAS

06-22-2006 01:56:20




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: PlasmaCam, CNC Plasma Cutt in reply to agguy, 08-30-2004 13:36:27  
DHC MACHINE IS COOL, BUT THE BASIC P-CAM PROGRAM IS NOT SO GOOD, IF YOU PUT A CUT PATH TO A PATTERN AND THE PROGRAM CAN'T FIND WHAT IT NEEDS THEN YOU HAVE TO SHUT THE PROG. DOWN, AND LOOSE ALL CHANGES THAT YOU HAVE MADE. MAGER BUMMER IF YOU DID NOT SAVE BEFORE PUTTING A CUT PATH TO THE PATTERN.



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agguy

08-30-2004 13:35:00




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: PlasmaCam, CNC Plasma Cutt in reply to Mick Williams, 05-24-2004 21:39:19  
I have owned the old machine for three years. When I first purchased it, I loved the machine. I did not think there was anything that could not be done with it. As time has gone by, the machine has started to malfunction and eat belts, misread the height control, and started to drift during cuts. belts are $5 ea. I started to investigate, and found that they had introduced a new model. I have talked to several other shop teachers that have said that the new machine is like "driving a Cadilac vs an old volkswagon." They love it. If you have the old machine, they will give you a trade in for a new model. It will still cost around $4500 to get the new machine and the software. I hope it is trully worth it. The techs at the company are very helpful, just start using the machine when you get it so you get free help.

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