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Plasma User Manual
This document will provide a quick guide to the set up and
operating procedure of the Techno WinCNC Plasma Cutter.
The Techno CNC Plasma System is powered by 220 volt single phase power.
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  • Page 1 Plasma User Manual This document will provide a quick guide to the set up and operating procedure of the Techno WinCNC Plasma Cutter. The Techno CNC Plasma System is powered by 220 volt single phase power. Call: 1-631-648-7481 or Visit: support.technocnc.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WinCNC Plasma User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information Forklift Guide ............Page 3 Plasma Safety Instructions ..........Page 4 Techno CNC Plasma Installation Machine and Controller Connections ........ Page 6 Plasma Torch Connections ..........Page 7 III. Controller Functionality ............Page 8...
  • Page 3 WinCNC Plasma User Manual PLASMA FORKLIFT GUIDE Rear of Machine SAFETY Fig. 1.1 WARNING: DO NOT LIFT OR Please note the 4 Forklift Tubes on the front and rear of the machine. MOVE MACHINE If required, there are 4 Forklift Tubes USING GANTRY on the sides of the machine.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Techno CNC Systems’ cutting equipment is engineered and designed with safety as top priority. However, the overall safety of the operator will drastically increase by proper installation and operation. WARNING - Do not install, operate, or repair the CNC, or torch equipment without reading the safety warnings within this manual.
  • Page 5 CUTTING FLAME AND SPARKS CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION FIRE • Fires and explosions can be caused by oxygen fueled cutting flame, plasma arc, hot slag and sparks. • A fire extinguisher should be ALWAYS readily available. When working in areas where fire hazard may exist, always provide a fire watch.
  • Page 6 ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY BE DANGEROUS • WEAR THE PROPER EYE, EAR, FACE, AND BODY PROTECTION. • PROTECT your eyes and face with welding goggles and/or helmet. These items should have the proper grade of filter plate. • PROTECT your body from welding slag/spatter and arc flash with protective clothing including woolen clothing, flame-proof apron and gloves, leather leggings and high boots.
  • Page 7 WinCNC Plasma User Manual The Techno CNC Plasma System is powered by 220 volt single phase power. Please make sure the CNC Plasma is properly grounded using the grounding lug provided on the rear leg of the machine. Make sure the Ground Clamp...

  • Page 8: Techno Cnc Plasma Installation

    WinCNC Plasma User Manual II. Techno CNC Plasma Installation Machine and Controller Connections The Electronics are housed in the large controller box as shown in Figure 1.1. When unpacking the machine, avoid twisting the plastic conduit that guides the cables to the motors.
  • Page 9 WinCNC Plasma User Manual WARNING: Read this setup thoroughly before running the machine. Have a licensed electrician perform all electrical connections based on your local codes! IIb. Plasma Torch Connections When hooking up the plasma torch, be sure to use appropriate power.

  • Page 10: Controller Functionality

    WinCNC Plasma User Manual III. Controller Functionality Machine Controls Power Button - Turns the machine on and off when the machine has power and the power breaker is in the on position. Power Indicator Light - Light on Fan On Fan Off indicates power to the machine.

  • Page 11: Controller Screen Layout

    WinCNC Plasma User Manual IV. Controller Screen Layout Main Layout Controls and Description Tool Bar Command Box and History Viewer Axis Window Custom Functions THC Configuration Window Live View and Toolpath Viewer Jog / Transit Direction, Speed, Step Size Buttons Status Indicators Call: 1-631-648-7481 or Visit: support.technocnc.com...

  • Page 12: Controller Button Functions

    WinCNC Plasma User Manual V. Controller Button Functions Tool Bar The tool bar is a collection of shortcut buttons that perform specific actions. START SOFT LIMITS Execute Enables/Disables command line soft limit features or job RESTART / SKIP VIEW Restarts a job at a Displays the current given line number job in the viewer...

  • Page 13: Jog And Incremental Buttons

    WinCNC Plasma User Manual Jog and Incremental Buttons These buttons are what allow you to initiate a manual jog or incremental movement. In jog mode, holding the button down will continuously move the machine. In incremental mode, each time a button is pressed the machine will move according to the jog increment that has been selected.

  • Page 14: Viewer

    WinCNC Plasma User Manual Viewer WinCNC contains a built in viewer window that will allow you to display the output of G-Code files before the job is actually run. By default, the viewer can also display a G-Code file line by line as it is run. G0 rapid moves are shown as a black dashed line. G1 feedrate moves are displayed as a solid blue line. To view a file before you run it, open the file in the command line and then press the viewer button on the toolbar. Once the object is loaded into the viewer the following controls can be used: Zoom In - click the left mouse button.

  • Page 15: Function Buttons

    WinCNC Plasma User Manual Function Buttons These buttons perform preset functions. They are used as shortcuts for many G-code operations. Seek Limits Go to XY Finds the machine’s Raises Z to its high limit limit switches. Should be and sends the machine to performed at start-up.
  • Page 16 WinCNC Plasma User Manual Status Indicators This window shows certain machine inputs and outputs. Arc Present Green indicates that arc has successfully transferred Torch Height Control (THC) Quick View This window allows the user to select preconfigured THC modes as well as perform basic commands. Config Quick Config Select Opens a window to create a new Shows the currently selected THC THC configuration profile.
  • Page 17 WinCNC Plasma User Manual THC Configuration Window This window allows the user to save THC profiles for future usage. We recommend saving a new configuration profile for each material type and thickness used. The highlighted variables should always be used. All values are taken directly from the Hyperthem Manual’s Cut Charts. Please note: Shop conditions vary from user to user. For this reason, we recommend disabling THC for new materials, so tests can be run and arc voltage can be read, which will allow the user to accurately set a target voltage.

  • Page 18: Using Cut Charts

    WinCNC Plasma User Manual VI. Using the Cut Charts Setting the Plasma Cut Parameters: Please refer to your Hypertherm Powermax Manual’s cut chart to ensure proper settings Maximum cut speeds are the fastest speeds possible to cut material without regard to cut quality.
  • Page 19 WinCNC Plasma User Manual The cut chart on the previous page is being used as an example. It is from the Hypertherm PowerMax manual. It represents the cut chart for shielded consumables on Mild Steel with English Units. In this example, we will be cutting 16 Ga mild steel and we will use the recommended settings. These are merely recommended settings, you will need to adjust accordingly.

  • Page 20: Plasma Quick Start Guide

    WinCNC Plasma User Manual VII. Plasma Quick Start Guide This guide will assume all machine, controller, plasma and PC connections have been made and that you are ready to run a file. Step 1 - Power Up Turn on power to the machine, plasma torch and PC. Ensure the torch and machine have an adequate air supply and the ground clamp is properly on the material being cut.
  • Page 21 WinCNC Plasma User Manual Step 4 - Testing the Touch Off Before running a file, we want to test the torch touch off. Make sure the material is under the torch for this test and the work lead is attached to the raw stock. Press “Touch Top” button. The torch should lower to the material, touch off, and retract to its “pierce height”.
  • Page 22 WinCNC Plasma User Manual Step 5 - Setting Z=0 Place the Pen in the pen holder. Carefully lower the Pen down using the Z down button. Once the tip is touching the material, press “Set Z”. OPEN Step 6 - Load and Simulate G-Code file Press “Open” and navigate and select the file you...

  • Page 23: Supported Code

    WinCNC Plasma User Manual IX. Supported Code G-Code Description Usage Rapid Movement G0 X# Y# Feed Movement G1 X# Y# F# Clockwise Movement at Feed (IJ or R) G2 X# Y# I# J# / G2 X# Y# R# Counter Clockwise Movement at Feed (IJ or R)

  • Page 24: Error Codes

    WinCNC Plasma User Manual X. Error Codes Error Description Line Too Long Input line longer than 256 characters Unsupported G Code G Code in input line not support / recognized Unsupported L Code L Code in input line not support / recognized Unsupported M Code...

  • Page 25: Machine Lubrication

    WinCNC Plasma User Manual XI. Machine Lubrication. Lubricating Z Ballscrew Lubricating the X-Y Rack and Pinion. The Z axis uses a ballscrew and Lubrication is important with rack and ballnut instead of a Rack and Pinion. You pinion gearing systems. A thin film of grease must apply oil directly to the ballscrew to should always be present on the contacting tooth properly lubricate the mechanism.

  • Page 26: Diagrams

    WinCNC Plasma User Manual XII. Diagrams PC and Controller Interface Connections Call: 1-631-648-7481 or Visit: support.technocnc.com...

  • Page 27: Machine Diagram

    WinCNC Plasma User Manual Machine Diagram Call: 1-631-648-7481 or Visit: support.technocnc.com...

  • Page 28: Cut Quality

    WinCNC Plasma User Manual XIII. Cut Quality Call: 1-631-648-7481 or Visit: support.technocnc.com...
  • Page 29 WinCNC Plasma User Manual Call: 1-631-648-7481 or Visit: support.technocnc.com...
  • Page 30 WinCNC Plasma User Manual Call: 1-631-648-7481 or Visit: support.technocnc.com...
  • Page 31 WinCNC Plasma User Manual Call: 1-631-648-7481 or Visit: support.technocnc.com...
  • Page 32 WinCNC Plasma User Manual XIII. Consumable Information Ohmic Retaining Cap Electrode Nozzle Swirl Ring Shield Call: 1-631-648-7481 or Visit: support.technocnc.com...
  • Page 33 WinCNC Plasma User Manual Call: 1-631-648-7481 or Visit: support.technocnc.com...
  • Page 34 WinCNC Plasma User Manual PowerMax 45 PowerMax 65 PowerMax 85 PowerMax 105 45 Nozzle H25XHY-220671 H25XHY-220941 H25XHY-220941 H25XHY-220941 65 Nozzle H25XHY-220819 H25XHY-220819 H25XHY-220819 85 Nozzle H25XHY-220816 H25XHY-220816 105 Nozzle H25XHY-220990 Electrode H25XHY-220669 H25XHY-220842 H25XHY-220842 H25XHY-220842 Shield H25XHY-220674 H25XHY-220817 H25XHY-220817 H25XHY-220817 (45, 65, 85)
  • Page 35 Limited Warranty On Techno Brand Products Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this warranty document, Techno CNC Systems LLC (“Techno”) warrants its Techno brand products (“Product” or “Products”) to the original purchaser for a period of one (1) year against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and conditions (“Product Limited War-...
  • Page 36 THEIR RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURER(S) OR SUPPLIER(S). Available warranties covering those com- ponents are furnished with each Product and Part. Techno CNC Systems does not assume any warranty ob- ligation or liability for components covered exclusively by the stated warranty of a component’s respective manufacturer(s) or supplier(s).
  • Page 37 * Use of non-standard parts or accessories without prior written approval from Techno. * Use of Product or part for purposes for which the item was not designed or intended. * Cancellation or recall of equipment/parts payment to Techno without specific prior written authorization from Techno.
  • Page 38 Warranty inspections and repairs are performed at Techno’s New York facility, where all necessary diagnos- tic and repair equipment is available. This equipment is difficult to transport and field service is accordingly severely limited and will only be supplied at Techno’s sole discretion. If field service is required, all service call expenses, including transportation, travel time, subsistence costs, and the prevailing cost per hour (eight hour minimum) are the responsibility of the customer.

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