ME 341: Manufacturing Processes

CNC Plasma Cutting

Goals: How do plasma cutters work? What is CNC?

Plasma Cut samples (ONU)

Plasma Cut samples (ONU)

Plasma Cutting

not always present

http://www.plasma-cutter.com/technical.htm

Torch parts

swirl ring

electrode
nozzle shield
http://home.howstuffworks.com/plasma-cutter5.htm

Plasma Cutter Types

http://home.howstuffworks.com/plasma-cutter5.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_cutting

CNC Plasma Cutting

Cutting a sprocket Plasmaroute CNC Blaze 2

How NOT to use a plasma torch

CNC Computer Numeric Control

First implemented in 1950s

Control Principles

OPEN LOOP

CLOSED LOOP

CNC Programming Language

ME 341: Manufacturing Processes

CNC Plasma Cutting

Goals: How does OUR plasma table work?

Video Tutorials
CorelDraw Sign

CorelDraw / SheetCAM / Mach3