Mounting The Plasma Torch - Eastwood VERSA-CUT Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

MOUNTING THE PLASMA TORCH

The use of a plasma cutting torch specifically for CNC plasma cutting,
commonly referred to as a machine torch, is highly recommended. Our
Machine Torch (#66723, not included) is directly compatible with the
Eastwood Versa-Cut 40 CNC Plasma Cutter and this Plasma Table.
However, hand torches may also be mounted. Hand torches are not designed
for CNC cutting and often have smaller, less durable consumables. They can
also be awkward to mount in the torch clamp. Depending on the specific
Hand Plasma Torch in question, you may lose several inches of X-Axis (left to
right) travel.
The minimum recommended torch cable length is 15' (4.5m). Shorter cable
lengths may require awkward plasma cutter positioning and restrict travel.
• To mount the Plasma Torch, loosen or remove the screws on the
torch clamp.
• Connect 120 VAC power to the table. Use the Control Box switch to
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. Adjust the torch height motor
all the way up by holding the S key.
• Install the Plasma Torch such that it has at minimum 3/4" (20mm)
clearance over the workpiece (FIG 22). If you find more clearance is
required, you may adjust it at any time.
NOTE: Some hand torches may have an area to clamp on near the nozzle, but
on others it may be ideal to clamp on the hand grip area. In that orientation
you will lose some left to right travel distance due to the offset of the nozzle
from the torch holder centerline.
• Install the mount clamp and fasten the screws in an even fashion until
the torch is secured sufficiently so it will not slip in operation.
• Verify the torch has enough downward travel to contact the workpiece
by pressing the S key. It must bottom out on the workpiece to trigger
the initial torch height switch for zeroing.
• For best results, with a flat piece of material on the table, verify the
torch nozzle is as close to perpendicular (90°) to the workpiece as
possible (FIG 23). This will give more consistent, straighter cuts.
• Adjust the angle using the two adjustment bolts, if necessary
(FIG 24). You may need to lower the torch to access the rear
adjustment screw.
• Install the torch cable through the X-Axis drag chain. The easiest way
to do this is to traverse the torch full positive (right) on the X-Axis then
insert the cable through the drag chain from the topside near the torch
height motor assembly.
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FIG. 22
Normal Torch mounting
FIG. 23
90°
90°
FIG. 24
Front
Adjustment
Screw
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Offset Torch mounting
90°
90°
Rear
Adjustment
Screw