Making Plasma Cutting Machine 

A lead screw and bar stock, not really that hard to make. But for what it does, it's overly complex, and will just be far more hassle trying to control your level of dross with a potentiometer. The the actual setting it up. You're better off just using a simple guide. I think everyone else watching figured he was working on an x axis gantry setup, for as much as he put into this.

@@FlipLoLz For 30+ years I've used a pair of vice grips and a heavy piece of angle iron to achieve the exact same result. And it's quicker to set up and cost free, finding an elaborate expensive way to do a simple task doesn't always pay off.

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Thank you 😁 I set the clutch in the screwdriver so that it would stop driving the screw after hitting an obstacle

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He did explained that, no need to use those switches since he's using the clutch on the drill, that makes the machine less complicated but still can be added later if he wants.

All the suggestions about limit switches are completely misplaced. The clutch on the drill is fine to use as the limiting mechanism. Amazing how many bookworms completely miss the simplicity of this design. AND, he got the drill from a scrap heap. I built highly complex injection molds for most of my life, and I know when precision is required, and I know when it isn't. Nothing wrong or deficient in the design. Plasma cutting is not in any way aerospace precision.

@@Vodichka9 oh man, thats right , I forgot the clutch . So simpel so easy

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@@miltoncarlosmedeirosdoming3694 --好好看

I considered this too, but thought of another way of protecting it that would likely be easier: use a cordless drill with a torque setting that just slips when it hits a certain torque. Set it low since this shouldn't actually have to overcome much resistance beyond the stiffness of the Plasma cutter's cable/hose. In my admittedly biased opinion it is an elegant solution. I think this is a great video.

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lol clamp a straight edge and lean your gun to the side hahaha im still confused all this work for a straight edge cut myself.

@@StrapDLBStyle the consumables to cut through material that thick that often is why a plasma cutter is nice I would think

@@StrapDLBStyle I wonder too. I can see it being useful if you have a bunch of stuff to cut but yeah, a straight edge and a steady arm. Mind you, the fact that you can dial in the speeds means you will get a nicer cut. Cool all the same and will hang on the wall out of the way when not in use.

THAT'S alot of work for just a straight edge

Thats what I was thinking,thats alot of work for just a straight edge

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@@mabul513 Yep, that too....After seeing this video, I've started thinking about building something like this or along the same lines for my Alaskan Sawmill I use.

@@TheEquineFencer lucky you like my brother. Has enough space to shoot arrows down his hall. While because of him I'm in garage sized room . Strange good die arses get good stuff!

I'm the same way. BTW, it's not a "junk pile", it's "recyclables parts inventory"...just saying...

I was thinking how easy it would be to attach propper stepper motors and arduino board. Place the gantry on two rails for a stable Y axis and turn it into a plasma CNC cutter.

Hahaha that was my thought exactly, where them safety stops! Otherwise this is really nice. I could see it have a HUGE use in a weld school. That's literally perfect for making bar stock to weld on

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Also adding limiter switch add more safety

A limit switch at each end of travel would prevent the drive motor from stalling out.

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I learned a lot 😀

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Thank you 😁 After reaching the end, the clutch in the screwdriver stops the drive, although the limit switches would be a better solution, but the clutch in the screwdriver also works :)

@@WorkshopFromScratch i Was guessing you would be using the clutch

Wouldn't it be cutting through the exact same cross sectional area regardless of orientation?

@@welshdave5263 overall, yes, but with it flat, you are riding the blade on a lot larger surface area at once. Angled, the blade is only engaging a much smaller surface area at any given time. Think of cutting a 2x4 with a hand saw, most cut either at an angle or from the edge, not flat across the width. It's quicker and easier.

@@edwardlance2379 less accurate.

@@Anomaly.Filmworks not in my experience.

@@edwardlance2379 if you cut a flat piece at an angle, you're cutting more than if it was flat.

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Tend to agree with you but the gentleman or lady has done a great work..

When you buy a plasma cnc it doesn't usually come with the plasma unit unless you purchase a dedicated industrial unit... he did this from scratch applaud his work if you understand fabrication

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That is gobbledygook. You completely miss the point of his design: quick and dirty construction produces straight line plasma cutting. Period. You're a robotics "engineer" and you think sandblasting will take it to the next level?

@@Vodichka9 Be at peace, for God is with you.

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Dewalt stepper is the epic ,very cool !!!

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@@yak-machining U.S.

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I also like this brand, but I got the screwdriver from scrap materials, it was not worth buying batteries and chargers separately, because a new screwdriver with a set is more profitable :) Thank you 😁

Thank you 😁 The screwdriver has a clutch, it is set so that after reaching the end the screw stops being driven, although it would be better to mount a limit switch, but the clutch solution also works

@@WorkshopFromScratch I forgot all about being able to use the clutch of the drill to prevent jamming the screw at the end of it's travel. Good idea. Just thought of something else that might be beneficial to your design. That screw is going to get nasty dirty with plasma cutting dust and cause allot of wear. What you could try is to mount a couple of brushes, one on each side of the nut so that the ends of the bristles engage the threads of the screw. As the screw turns the bristles clean out the threads. The brushes would need to be cleaned often but better than wearing out your nut and screw. If you mounted the brushes on a pivot you could swing them away from the screw, blow them off and than swing them back into position. Enjoyed watching this build. Cheers Willy

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