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Eastwood VERSA-CUT Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

4' x 4' cnc plasma table
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VERSA-CUT
4' X 4' CNC PLASMA TABLE
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 Item #66726 VERSA-CUT 4' X 4' CNC PLASMA TABLE ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 The EASTWOOD VERSA-CUT 4’ X 4’ CNC PLASMA TABLE is the perfect way to get the features of a professional CNC Plasma Table at a hobbyist price. A large 49” x 47” cut area means you can handle material right from the steel mill. High precision rack and pinion design allows ±0.2mm accuracy of movement from the X &...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Overall Assembled Dimensions (W x D x H): 77” [1955mm] x 71” [1800mm] x 50.0” [1270mm] (55.1” [1400mm] with casters) Overall Assembled Unit Weight: 330 lbs. [150kg] Movement Accuracy: ±0.2mm Cutting Accuracy: ±0.5mm To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 4: Includes

    (1) Y-Axis Gantry Assembly with Hardware installed, Right [M] (1) Y-Axis Gantry Track, Left [BB] (1) Control Panel Cable [N] (1) Y-Axis Gantry Track, Right [CC] (1) Power Cable [O] (4) 4” Swivel Locking Casters [DD] (1) Y-Axis Gantry Cable, Right [P] Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    • Plasma cutting produces sparks which can be discharged considerable distances at high velocity igniting flammable or explosive vapors and materials. Keep flammables a minimum of 6 feet [1.8m] away from the edge of the Eastwood Versa-Cut 4’ X 4’ CNC Plasma Table.

  • Page 6: Cnc Plasma Cutting Glossary Of Terms

    • Be sure that the workpiece is properly supported and grounded prior to beginning a plasma cutting operation. PINCH AND CRUSH HAZARD! • The Eastwood Versa-Cut 4’ X 4’ CNC Plasma Table is a heavy assembly weighing 330 lbs. [150kg] and has several large, heavy compo- nents which can cause serious injuries if allowed to drop.
  • Page 7 Plasma Cutter and uses it to cut metal. It does this by creating an electric arc and releasing a high pressure air stream which is forced through the nozzle to create a focused jet of plasma. This extremely hot plasma jet conducts to the metal and melts it away upon contact. To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 8: Uncrating And Assembly

    Control Box can be mounted later. Only finger tighten the hardware at this stage. FIG. 1 Front Lower Tube must be installed in lower position Front Right Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
  • Page 9 Gantry Bracing Rods INJURY HAZARD! The Eastwood Versa-Cut 4’ X 4’ CNC Plasma Table has numerous large, unwieldy components that could cause injury or be damaged if they are dropped. Obtaining the assistance of a capable helper during assembly is strongly recommended.
  • Page 10 Gantry Track (FIG 6). Reinstall the Gantry Track Install    " " " " end caps. Front Right FIG. 5    " " " " End Cap Screws FIG. 6 End Cap Screws Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
  • Page 11 X-Axis and Torch " " " " Crossover Height Motor Cable Cable connector connector " " " " Crossover Cable connector Limit Switch connector X-Axis Limit Switch X-Axis Gantry Cable connector Cable connector To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 12 • Remove the Torch Height Motor Assembly Mount Bracket (FIG 7) from the X-Axis Gantry. The Torch Height Motor Assembly with Hardware installed [K] can now be installed to the Bracket with the pre-installed hardware (FIG 11). FIG. 11 Install Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
  • Page 13  """"  """" " " " " Install Install Hidden from view " " " "  """" FIG. 14 Install " " " "  """" Install Hidden from view To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 14 M6x15 Stainless-Steel Bolts with Washers and Nuts [D]. Only one Silicone Seal is required, but an extra is included as a spare. Install FIG. 16 Control Panel Cable connector Plasma Cutter Control Cable connector Power Cable connector Y-Axis Gantry Cable connector Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
  • Page 15 • Place the Water Tray Slats [E] in the Water Tray slots. Assembly is now completed (FIG 18). Silicone Seal Water Tray Flange  """" " " " " Water Tray Sealing Plate Stainless steel hardware FIG. 18 To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 16: Cnc Plasma Table Set-Up

    CNC PLASMA TABLE SET-UP FIG. 19 LOCATION • The Eastwood Versa-Cut 4’ X 4’ CNC Plasma Table must be located in Plasma Cutter Control Cable an indoor area, on a firm, clean, level surface. Having a solid, level con- connector crete floor is ideal.

  • Page 17: Connecting Other Manufacturers' Plasma Cutters

    CONNECTING OTHER MANUFACTURERS’ PLASMA CUTTERS The Eastwood Versa-Cut 4’ X 4’ CNC Plasma Table may be used with other manufacturers’ plasma cutters if they feature blowback (low frequency) start. The following section describes the inputs required by the Plasma Table for control of the plasma cutter. Consult your plasma cutter manufacturer or a licensed elec- trician on how to connect your plasma cutter to the Plasma Table.

  • Page 18: Mounting The Plasma Torch

    • Connect 120 VAC power to the table. Use the Control Box switch to Offset Torch mounting power the table. Once the Eastwood logo is loaded on the screen press any key to continue. • Controls are covered in detail later, but if needed, use the arrow keys to jog the torch over a slat or workpiece.

  • Page 19: Waterbed

    Extensive in-house, R&D research was done to make sure the Eastwood Plasma Cutting Fluid is completely safe for usage and fully effective. For the Waterbed on the Eastwood Versa-Cut 4’ X 4’ CNC Plasma Table, add 5 gallons [18.93 liters] and then fill the rest of the table with water to get the right solution. As the fluid evaporates out over time, it can be topped off with water.

  • Page 20: Physical Controls

    H Number and letter keypad is mostly used for setting entry and file naming. SHIFT is a modifier key that when pressed toggles the letter/number combo keys to the alternate character. Before each time an alternate character is entered SHIFT will need to be pressed again. FIG. 27 Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...

  • Page 21: Main Cut Screen

    MAIN CUT SCREEN FIG. 28 • Upon powering up the Plasma Table it will take a few seconds to boot up. Once the Eastwood logo screen (FIG 28) is displayed, press any key to continue. • The first screen shown is the Main Cut Screen (FIG 29).
  • Page 22 • Some shapes, such as the one shown in (FIG 33), F1 and F2 have the option to switch between inside and outside lead cuts. For example, inside would be used to cut out a circle. Whereas outside would be used to cut a hole in a panel. FIG. 31 Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
  • Page 23 FIG. 32 FIG. 33 To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 24 F7 on a G-code file will open it from the USB Drive. Do not remove the USB Drive before you finish using the part because it is not saved to • Pressing the machine and will not reload correctly. FIG. 34 Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
  • Page 25 • F7 Reverts changes to the part or steel plate. • X mirrors the part about the X-Axis, and Y mirrors the part about the Y-Axis. • To save changes and return to the Main Cut Screen press ESC. FIG. 35 To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 26 - Limited Speed below Radius (mm) - Any radius equal to or smaller than this setpoint will reduce speed to the limit defined in Small Arc Limit (mm/min) above. FIG. 36 Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
  • Page 27 • F2 System settings can be used to change machine settings such as limits and stepper motor settings (FIG 37). - Eastwood does not recommend altering settings in this menu without direction from Eastwood Technical personnel. FIG. 37 To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 28 - Distance to Lock THC before end of cutting (mm) - Distance before the end of cutting that it will lock the torch height. - Use Cylinder THC (0/1) - This setting is for other types of height controller. Leave set to “0” for this table. FIG. 38 Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
  • Page 29 • F5 Control has numerous system setting parameters (FIG 39). These are pre-set at the factory. - Background color (white 0/blue 1) - Switched between white interface background color (default) and a blue background color. - Eastwood does not recommend altering other settings in this menu without direction from Eastwood Technical personnel. FIG. 39...
  • Page 30 - Limit+ Low Enable(0)/High Enable(1) - Unused in this table configuration. Leave set to (0). - Limit- Low Enable(0)/High Enable(1) - Unused in this table configuration. Leave set to (0). • Remember to press F7 to save your changes. FIG. 40 Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
  • Page 31 • From here, press F3 Set Time or F4 Language. Eastwood does not recommend altering settings that we do not explicitly describe in the diagnostics/settings menus as this could cause the machine to become nonfunctional or function erratically. Only change machine settings described in this manual or at direction of Eastwood Technical personnel.
  • Page 32 • F7 Frame will run the Torch in a rectangular circuit at the min./max. X and Y values of the cut file. Very useful for understanding if you have enough space to cut a complicated part which would take a long time run a demo on. FIG. 42 Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...

  • Page 33: Main Cut Screen During Cutting

    This option is not as useful as the others unless your plate has physically shifted. FIG. 43 To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    • If sheets are frequently being loaded to the table or other equipment is being operated nearby, inspect the wiring harnesses regularly. Damaged wiring could cause degraded or erratic performance and present a fire hazard. Discontinue use immediately and contact Eastwood for replacement harnesses if damaged wiring is noticed.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Observe that good air is flowing through the Torch and the arc is a tightly formed vertical beam. Improper Amperage Reference cut setting tables for optimal amperage. To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 36 Dimensional tently. Furthermore, there will always be some positive bevel, the thicker the Accuracy material the more noticeable the bevel is. Contact Eastwood Technical Assistance: help@eastwood.com or CNC System is Not Calibrated 800.343.9353 Failed Wiring Check for damaged wiring to the problem sensor.

  • Page 37: Quick Guides

    • Verify the workpiece is grounded. • At the Eastwood logo screen press any key to continue to the main cut screen. • You are now at the main cut screen. Press key F1 for the shape library. Use the green arrow keys to change selection and F6 to select.

  • Page 38: Creating And Cutting A G-Code File With Autodesk ® Fusion 360

    • To output the path as G-Code for the Eastwood CNC Plasma Table, select “Post Process” in the “ACTIONS” box. This will generate the G-Code for the selected toolpath(s). Press the Post button and save it to the desired location.

  • Page 39: Recovering An Incomplete/Failed Cut

    Make the setting changes and do not re-zero the table. • Now switch to Demo Mode and run up to the point where the program was stopped and switch back to Plasma Mode to then resume cutting. To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 40: Determining Machine Settings

    ARC VOLTS - Arc volts is the measured voltage drop across the arc, which is useful for controlling height. The Torch Height Controller (THC) will attempt to keep the arc volts at Set Arc; the optimal range will vary slightly depending on the plasma cutter used. For the Eastwood Versa-Cut 40 CNC Plasma Cutter it is between 98-115.
  • Page 41 NOTES To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 42 NOTES Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
  • Page 43 #66718 Hand Torch Wire Guide (2 Pack) #66712 Machine Torch Cap (5 Pack) #66717 Hand Torch Outer Nozzle (2 Pack) #66711 Machine Torch Outer Nozzle Pack (2 Pack) #66716 Machine Torch Electrode (10 Pack) To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 44: Additional Items

    If you have any questions about the use of this product, please contact The Eastwood Technical Assistance Service Department: 800.343.9353 >> email: tech@eastwood.com PDF version of this manual is available at eastwood.com The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA 800.343.9353 eastwood.com © Copyright 2023 Eastwood Automotive Group LLC 3/23...

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