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What is a CNC Plasma Machine?
A “CNC plasma” system is a machine that carries a plasma torch, and can move that torch in a path directed by a computer. The term “CNC” refers to “Computer Numerical Control”, which means that a computer is used to direct the machines motion based on numerical codes in a program.
On the left, GIF of a plasma cutter cutting out a design.
On the right, image of a plasma cutter.
What I Made
For this project, I made sailboat pieces which I then welded together into the final product. I had to design my product in AutoCAD and then use Fusion 360 for creating the toolpaths. I then used the program FireControl to use the file and make the plasma cutter cut out the toolpaths.
Construction in AutoCAD
FireControl
This software was used to transfer the toolpaths from Fusion 360 into a format the machine can read. It then sent this to the cutter to start the cut and allow it to work properly.
A picture of the FireControl software with my toolpaths inside the program.
An image of me working with this software.
The Cut
20220428_135926.mp4A video of my design being cut out.
Post Processing/Welding
I welded my pieces together to make a 3d design. In this section there are images showing this process.
Image of the pieces that will be assembled. They have been angle grinded previously.
Using a Dremel to create a hole for the mast.
Image of me readjusting one of the side pieces of the boat.
Close up of the product with one side welded on.
Image of the product with two of the three sides welded on.
Image of the product with all three sides welded together.
Image of me welding parts of the boat together.
Image of me knocking off the slag on the weld. This is to clean it up.
Image of me regrinding the faces of the boat smooth.
VID_20220512_184708.mp4Video of me welding the parts together.
VID_20220512_184720.mp4Video of me grinding the faces flat.
Final Product
Image of me and the final product.
Close-up of the final product.
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