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Growth 2x4 Assembly
Growth 2x4 Assembly
GROWTH SERIES
April 7, 2014
Published by:
Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems
Torchmate Distribution Center
1170 Trademark Drive, #101
Reno, NV 89521
www.torchmate.com
Copyright 2014 by Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems
All rights reserved.
Reproduction of this work, in whole or in part, without written permission of the publisher is
prohibited.
The publisher does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss or
damage caused by any error or omission in this manual, whether such error results from negligence, accident, or any other cause.
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Assembly Guide
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Contents
Statement of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Welcome to Torchmate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step-by-step setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Assemble the cutting table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 1: Prepare table sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 2: Assemble table frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 3: Install the gantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4: Check / adjust vertical bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 5: Adjust the first cross-member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 6: Adjust the second cross-member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 7: Link the gantry to the drive screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview of wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 8: Run USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 9: Run motor cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 10: Install Driver software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 11: Load Driver configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 12: Jog gantry to set side bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 13: Add underside roller bearings (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 14: Test jog gantry at high speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical additional wiring steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tool Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Typical tools for Growth Series tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use of the right-angle bracket (L-bracket) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount the plasma hand torch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount the manual machine torch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount the manual torch magnetic breakaway . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount an AVHC torch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount a plate marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount a router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Statement of Warranty
Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems equipment is designed and built with quality in mind.
However, your overall satisfaction with our products generally can be increased by proper installation ... and thoughtful operation on your part.
30 Day guarantee
If Buyer is not satisfied with the performance of the Goods within 30 days from
the date the Goods were shipped from the Seller, Buyer may return the Goods
in the original carton(s) for a full refund less Shipping, Handling, Damages and
Freight Charges. All sales become final after this 30 day period. Buyer should
determine the satisfactory performance of the Goods by using the software, and
inspecting and bench running the motors and/or accessory items. Any items
to be returned for full refund must be in new, unused (except for bench testing),
and saleable condition at the sole determination of the Seller. Items that, in the
Sellers judgment, have been used or modified in any way, or kits that have been
partially or fully completed will be subject to a restocking fee to be determined
by the Seller. A return merchandise authorization number (RMA) must be
obtained by the customer prior to any return. Shipments of returned items not
marked with a valid RMA will be refused.
Warranty
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Any claim by Buyer with reference to the Goods sold hereunder shall be deemed
waived by the Buyer unless submitted in writing to seller within the earlier of (i)
thirty (30) days following the date Buyer discovered or by reasonable inspection
should have discovered, any claimed breach of foregoing warranty, or (ii) 12
months following the date of shipment. Any cause of action for breach of the
foregoing warranty shall be brought within one year from the date the alleged
breach was discovered or should have been discovered, whichever occurs first.
Sellers liability (whether under the theories of breach of contract or warranty,
negligence, or strict liability) for its Goods shall be limited to repairing or
replacing Goods found by Seller to be defective, or at Sellers option, to
refunding the purchase price of such Goods or parts thereof.
Limitation of
liability
Disclaimer of
consequential
damages
Upon buyers receipt of shipment, Buyer shall immediately inspect the Goods.
Unless Buyer provides Seller with written notice of any claim for shortage,
overcharge, or damage of Goods within ten (10) days from invoice date, such
Goods shall be deemed finally inspected, checked and accepted by Buyer and
no allowances shall be made thereafter. In absence of shipping and packaging
instructions, Seller shall use its own discretion in the choice of carrier and
method of packing. Seller shall not be responsible for insuring shipments unless
specifically requested by Buyer and any insurance or special packaging so
requested shall be at Buyers expense and valuation.
Acceptance and
transportation
Title to any Goods sold and risk of loss of such Goods passes to Buyer upon
delivery by Seller to carrier and any claims for losses or damages shall be made
by Buyer directly with carrier.
A. In addition to the rights and remedies conferred upon Seller by law, Seller
shall not be required to proceed with the performance of any order or
contract if the Buyer is in default in the performance of any order or contract
with Seller, and in case of doubt as to Buyers financial responsibility,
shipments under this order may be suspended.
B. No delay or omission by Seller in exercising any right or remedy provided
for herein shall constitute a waiver of such right or remedy and shall not be
constituted as a bar to or a waiver of any such right or remedy on any future
occasion.
C. The sale of Goods shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nevada.
Seller agrees to comply with all applicable laws of the United States.
The invalidity or unenforceability of any one or more phrases, sentences, or
sections shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of
this Agreement.
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Title and
risk of loss
General
conditions
Severability
Welcome to Torchmate
Welcome Letter
The first and perhaps most important item I want to give you today
is the Torchmate Technical Support Hotline: (866) 571-1066. This
number is toll free for those within the United States. For those
outside the United States, use the following telephone number
(775) 673-2200. There is a dedicated professional support staff
available Monday Friday from 6 AM to 4 PM (06:00 to 16:00),
Pacific Time, to assist you in any way that they can. We pride
ourselves on offering free unlimited telephone support for your machine and all we expect in return is communication, understanding
and patience. We are here for you as long as you need us.
Please dont be a stranger. If you have questions or problems, call
us. No matter how trivial your issue may seem it is not trivial if it
cuts into your productivity. Call, Call, Call! We are here for you!
Thank you again for putting your trust in us. We will do our best to
not let you down.
Sincerely,
Bill Kunz, Jr., General Manager
Torchmate Inc.
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The year was 1979. After spending his childhood working with
metal and hot rods, William (Bill) Kunz, Sr. began selling his first
shape-cutting machine. He called it the Torchmate.
Bill had read about pantograph flame-cutting machines in an automotive magazine, so he set out to bring this technology to hobbyists and small shop owners like himself. His fundamental idea?
Find a way to lower the $1,400 cost (a big investment 30 years
ago) down to just $400thanks to the first Torchmate Pantograph
Machine Kits.
Torchmate sold thousands of pantograph machines over the next
18 years, and the companys objective has remained steadfast:
cutting technology should not be limited only to the metalworking
elite.
Not content to rest on his laurels, Bill launched Torchmates line of
CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) Cutting Machines in the
late 1990s. The pantograph evolved into an automated, two-axis
cutting table featuring a rugged yet precise plasma torch.
Following the same fundamental idea from the companys founding, the Torchmate tables brought major cost reductions, allowing
plasma cutting (which had been expensively out of reach for most
shops) to be widely affordable. The cut quality, increased production, and precise replication were also highly appreciated capabilities of the new machines.
In early 2001 and with the help of Kunzs son, Bill Jr., the company unveiled the Torchmate 2, which used an extruded aluminum
gantry. It cut customer fabrication time from 40 hours down to just
16. Adding a third axis expanded functionality into the Routermate,
which cuts wood, plastic, foam, and other materials using a router
/ drill, in 3-D.
Then came the Torchmate 3, with its strong aluminum-extrusion
frame that assembles in less than a dayand a price point under
$10,000.
The most recent new Torchmate products include the large Torchmate X table and, more recently, the revolutionary new Growth Series: the expandable Torchmate 2x2, 2x4, and 4x4 CNC Systems.
In 2011, the Kunz family vision was realized when Lincoln Electric,
a stalwart welding machine company from Cleveland, Ohio, acquired Torchmate. To bring world-class metal cutting equipment to
its customers world-wide, Torchmate will continue to create, sell,
and support products in Reno, NV.
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Torchmate
Company History
Technical Support
Call us for
Consumables,
or visit our
web store
www.TorchmateStore.com
Safety Information
Safety Guide
Safety First
Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems equipment is designed and built with safety in mind.
However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ... and thoughtful
operation on your part.
WARNING
DO NOT INSTALL,
OPERATE, OR REPAIR
THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT READING
THE SAFETY WARNINGS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT THIS
MANUAL.
BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
Electric shock
1.
The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically hot
when the power source is on. Do not touch these hot parts with
your bare skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate
hands.
1.2
1.3
Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation. Wear
dry gloves and clothing. Take extra care when the work place is
moist or damp.
1.4
1.5
1.6
Maintain the plasma torch, cable and work clamp in good, safe
operating condition. Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts.
Replace damaged insulation.
1.7
Never dip the torch in water for cooling or plasma cut or gouge in or
under water.
1.8
When working above floor level, protect yourself from a fall should
you get a shock.
1.9
Operate the pilot arc with caution. The pilot arc is capable of burning
the operator, others or even piercing safety clothing.
2.
3.
Arc rays
Plasma Arc Rays can injure your eyes and burn your skin. The
plasma arc process produces very bright ultraviolet and infrared
rays. These will damage your eyes and burn your skin if you are not
properly protected.
2.2
Use safety glasses and a shield with the proper filter and cover
plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when
performing or observing plasma arc cutting or gouging. Glasses,
head-shield, and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards.
Arc Current
Minimum
Shade No.
Suggested
Shade No.
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10
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5
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2.3
Use suitable clothing including gloves made from durable flameresistant material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from
the arc rays.
2.4
3.2
3.3
3.4
Safety Guide
Antimony
Beryllium
Cobalt
Manganese
Selenium
Arsenic
Cadmium
Copper
Mercury
Silver
Barium
Chromium
Lead
Nickel
Vanadium
Fumes, gases,
and dust
3.6
3.7
Gases used for plasma cutting and gouging can displace air and
cause injury or death. Always use enough ventilation, especially in
confined areas, to insure breathing air is safe.
3.8
3.9
3.10 Some dust created by routing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid prolonged contact
with this dust. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas
with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or
lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
3.11 Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
Fire or Explosion
4.
Fire and explosion can be caused by hot slag, sparks, oxygen fueled
cutting flame, or the plasma arc.
4.2
4.3
4.4
5.
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
Cylinder Explosion
Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct gas for
the process used and properly operating regulators designed for the
gas and pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc., should be suitable
for the application and maintained in good condition.
5.2
5.3
5.4
Never allow any part of the electrode, torch or any other electrically
hot parts to touch a cylinder.
5.5
Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet when
opening the cylinder valve.
5.6
Safety Guide
Electrical power
Plasma arc
Electric and
magnetic fields
6.
7.
8.
Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box
before working on the equipment.
6.2
6.3
7.2
Operate the pilot arc with caution. The pilot arc is capable of burning
the operator, others or even piercing safety clothing.
8.2
8.3
8.4
Route the torch and work cables together - Secure them with
tape when possible.
8.4.2
8.4.3
Do not place your body between the torch and work cables.
If the torch cable is on your right side, the work cable should
also be on your right side.
8.4.4
8.4.5
9.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
9.1
9.2
9.3
10. NOISE
Automatic
operation
Noise
10.1 Noise can cause permanent hearing loss. CNC operation, plasma
arc cutting, plate marking, routing, and drilling can cause noise
levels that exceed safe limits. You must protect your ears from loud
noise to prevent permanent loss of hearing.
10.1.1 To protect your hearing from loud noise, wear protective ear
plugs and/or ear muffs. Protect others in the workplace.
10.1.2 Noise levels should be measured to be sure the decibels
(sound) do not exceed safe levels.
10.2 For information on how to test for noise refer to the publications
section of this manual.
Heavy parts
Flying debris
Safety Guide
Rotary Tools
Hot Material
Mechanical Drives
Refer to the following standards or their latest revisions for more information:
OSHA, SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS, 29CFR 1910, obtainable from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
20402
ANSI Standard Z49.1, SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING, obtainable from the
American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
NIOSH, SAFETY AND HEALTH IN ARC WELDING AND GAS WELDING AND
CUTTING, obtainable from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE USE OF CUTTING AND WELDING
PROCESSES, obtainable from American National Standards Institute, 1430
Broadway, New York, NY 10018
AWS Standard A6.0, WELDING AND CUTTING CONTAINERS WHICH HAVE HELD
COMBUSTIBLES, obtainable from American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd,
Miami, FL 33126
NFPA Standard 51, OXYGEN-FUEL GAS SYSTEMS FOR WELDING, CUTTING AND
ALLIED PROCESSES, obtainable from the National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
NFPA Standard 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, obtainable from the National
Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
NFPA Standard 51B, CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtainable from the
National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
CSA Standard W117.2, CODE FOR SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING, obtainable
from the Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale Boulevard,
Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3
Safety Guide
PUBLICATIONS
Technical Support
www.TorchmateStore.com
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Receiving shipping
crates and cartons
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You will need all the parts listed on the parts list (following), so its
best to check that all parts have arrived and that your shipment is
complete as soon as possible. If you have purchased the optional
water table, check these parts as well. Although we carefully pack
your shipment, there is a small possibility that some component or
quantity does not correspond to the parts list.
The parts list is arranged as a checklist, in the order that you will
use the parts. That means if you lay out the received parts in this
order as you check them, it will be easier to complete the assembly of your cutting system.
Contact Torchmate Technical Support should you find any damage
or missing parts. The sooner you call, the sooner any problems can
be resolved.
If you are not sure about something, call us.
If you have a question about something, call us.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Toll Free: 1-866-571-1066
International: 775-673-2200
Fax: 775-673-2206
Email: support@torchmate.com
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Technical Support
Parts checklist
The parts included in your Torchmate 2x4 Growth Series CNC Cutting System shipment
are listed here in the order you will assemble them. To make it easier to complete the
assembly of your cutting system, lay out the received parts in this order as you check
them against this list.
Cutting Table Parts
Qty.
Part
Part Number
Step
TMS-180-1000-05
TMS-410-0216-14
12
TMS-414-3101-16
Aluminum cross-member, 2
Wide GS
TMS-180-0002-08
TMS-180-1000-01
TMS-410-0318-08
TMS-407-0027-01
TMS-402-0010-01
TMS-100-1000-01
10
TMS-432-0010-01
13
TMS-410-0218-16
13
TMS-414-0201-18
13
16
TMS-413-0001-18
13
8"
12
16"
Description
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Qty.
Part
Description
Part Number
Step
TMS-180-0001-05
1-wt
TMS-180-0001-06
1-wt
12
TMS-410-0511-08
1-wt
12
TMS-414-0201-11
1-wt
TMS-180-0001-28
2-wt
TMS-180-0001-29
2-wt
TMS-448-0001-01
2-wt
69
TMS-440-0018-01
69
TMS-414-0201-16
TMS-180-0001-07
3-wt,
4-wt,
&
5-wt
3-wt,
4-wt,
&
5-wt
4-wt
TMS-180-0001-08
4-wt
TMS-180-0005-01
5-wt
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N.A.
Qty.
Part
Description
Part Number
Step
GS water pan2x2
TMS-180-0002-02
6-wt
TMS-180-0001-17
6-wt
TMS-180-0001-18
6-wt
TMS-180-1001-01
6-wt
TMS-459-0010-01
7-wt
Customer supplied
8-wt
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TMS-410-0214-12
9-wt
TMS-413-0001-14
9-wt
Additional required
equipment and tools
Qty.
Part
Description
8" wrench
2" wrench
16" wrench
32" hex key
Part Number
Step
(separate
purchase)
(separate
purchase)
(separate
purchase)
(separate
purchase)
1
1, 3
1
1
(separate
purchase)
8-wt
(separate
purchase)
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Additional required
equipment and tools
(continued)
Qty.
Part
Description
Part Number
Step
(separate
purchase)
(separate
purchase)
(separate
purchase)
(separate
purchase)
(separate
purchase)
3, 4,
&5
(separate
purchase)
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Step-by-step setup
This section illustrates the assembly of your Torchmate 2x4 Growth Series CNC Cutting
System. It will be done step-by-step. For each step you have a list of that steps required
components and parts. You will also have written instructions for completing the step
and an illustration of the step.
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Illustrations
The principal tasks for assembling the Torchmate 2x4 CNC Cutting
System are:
1. Mechanically assemble the CNC cutting table.
2. Connect the motor cables and the computer cable.
3. Install the Driver software that operates the table.
4. Complete adjustments for squareness. The cutting table will be
adjusted and tested dynamically, in motion, so that the gantry
runs true.
5. (Optional task.) Assemble the water table and mount the cutting
table on the water table. The water table supports the CNC
cutting table, supports the workpiece being cut, and safely
eliminates nearly all of the sparks, dust, and smoke during
cutting.
6. (Optional task.) Typically, additional connections will be required
if you use a plasma power unit. You will mount the torch and run
the torch cable and pressurized air lines to the plasma power unit
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Principal tasks
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125 lbs
57 kg
Weight of completed
CNC cutting table
280 lbs
127 kg
Weight of the
completed CNC
cutting table with
optional water table
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Qty
Part
Description
1
12
8"
16"
12
Instructions
Part #
TMS-180-1000-05
TMS-410-0216-14
TMS-414-3101-16
Illustration
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Part
Description
Part #
Required parts /
components
Instructions
Illustration
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Instructions
Qty
Part
Description
Assembled gantry
Assembled side
components
Part #
TMS-180-1000-01
From Step 2
Loosen the inner and outer bearings so that they can be moved
outward to give clearance for the rail.
Set the gantry onto the sides over the rails. Make sure the vertical
bearings are taking the weight of the gantry and that it is free to
move.
Ensure that the gantrys tool-mounting plate faces away from the
motors on the end of the two sides.
Illustration
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Part
Description
Part #
Assembled cutting
table
From Step 3
Measure the front and back clearances between each gantry end and
the rails (four total measurements).
Required parts /
components
Instructions
Illustration
Loosen this bolt to
adjust the bearing
height
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Instructions
Qty
Part
Description
Part #
Assembled cutting
table
From Step 4
Slide the gantry to one end of the table, until it reaches the stops.
On each side rail, rotate the drive screw to move the aluminum
brackets. Align the bracket holes horizontally with the gantry holes.
If there is a gap between the bracket and the gantry, slide the sides
outward in the cross-member channel until the gantry and bracket
just touch with no pressure.
If there is tightness between the bracket and the gantry, slide the
sides inward in the cross-member channel until the gantry and
bracket just touch with no pressure.
Tighten one of the T-bolts on each end of the adjusted crossmember.
Illustration
If a gap,
slide outward
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Part
Description
Part #
Assembled cutting
table
Tape measure
From Step 5
Required parts /
components
(From your
toolbox)
Measure the distance between the outside edges of the rails at the
gantry end.
Instructions
Measure the distance between the outside edges of the rails at the
other (non-gantry) end.
Adjust side rails in the cross-members at the other (non-gantry) end
to make both measurements the same.
Re-check the measurements, and make diagonal (corner to corner)
measurements to ensure the table is square.
Tighten all T-bolts on both cross-members.
Illustration
Second, measure
here. Adjust this
ends rail spacing to
make both measurements equal
First, measure
hereoutside of
rail to outside of
rail
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Qty
Part
Description
Part #
2"
From Step 6
TMS-410-0318-08
8"
Instructions
Check that you can bolt the gantry to the aluminum bracket without
applying vertical force.
If the holes do not align vertically, adjust the gantry clearance by
re-positioning the vertical bearings.
The bearings should support the entire weight of the gantry,
leaving the drive screw free to rotate without any binding.
Attach the gantry to the aluminum anti-backlash drive screw brackets
on both sides of the table using button head screws.
Fully tighten the screws to secure the gantry to the table.
Note: With the gantry linked to the drive screws, only move the
gantry using software jogging or programmed motor control. Dont
try to move the gantry by hand.
Illustration
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Overview of wiring
For adjusting the 2x4 Growth Series CNC Cutting System table, you only need to run
the motor cables and the USB cable to the computer. In a later section, you will see
how to wire a typical plasma cutter configuration. Other types of tool connections are
discussed in the manuals for those equipment options.
The Compact CNC Control box is the destination for the motor
cables and the USB computer cable. The cable ends are ready to
plug into the back of the box.
Summary
Illustration of initial
wiring needed for
table adjustment
Motor Cables
USB Cable
Motor Cables
Work cable
and clamp
Start Relay
Cable
Magnetic Breakaway
Sensor Cable
USB Cable
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Illustration of typical
wiring used with
plasma torch
Instructions
Qty
Part
Description
Part #
TMS-407-0027-01
(separate
purchase)
The Compact CNC Controller box comes with a power supply and
a USB communication cable. Make sure the box is turned off, then
locate the USB port on the back.
Run the USB cable to any available USB port on the laptop (or
PC). Be careful not to crimp the wire, especially near either of the
connectors.
30
Qty
Part
Description
Part #
From Step 7
From Step 8
TMS-402-0010-01
Connect the motors to the Compact CNC Controller box with the 10
motor cables. They have color coded ends and should be connected
as illustrated.
Required parts /
components
Instructions
Motor Cables
USB Cable
Motor cables:
connect in the
indicated order
(green, yellow, white)
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Qty
Part
Description
Laptop or PC with
Microsoft Windows 8,
Windows 7, Vista, or
XP
USB flash drive: Driver
software and owners
manuals.
Instructions
Part #
From Step 8
TMS-100-1000-01
Installation screens
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Part
Description
Part #
Laptop or PC with
Microsoft Windows 8,
Windows 7, Vista, or
XP
From Step 10
You may find a preferred alternate method, but one way to launch the
Torchmate Driver software is by using:
Start menu > All Programs > Torchmate4 > Torchmate4
Required parts /
components
Instructions
The icon for the Torchmate4 Driver software has a black background
(the Torchmate CAD software has a white background):
The Torchmate Driver software includes setup files for different table
configurations. On the menu, select File u New Setup....
Click OK in the information box.
Unless you are setting up a routing table, select
Torchmate2x4Plasma.stp and click Open.
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Qty
Part
1
USB Cable
Instructions
Description
Part #
Motor Cables
From Steps 9
and 11
At this point, the inner and outer side bearings on the gantry should
be tight enough not to "rattle" but still be loose enough to move with
little pressure. The gantry should still be at one end.
Move both the inner and outer bearings toward the rail so that they
just touch the rails.
Using the Torchmate Driver software, click on the Jog button to
display the Jog Control Panel.
Select Slow speed from the drop-down menu.
Use the jog Arrow buttons to move the gantry to the other end of the
table. If there are any clearance issues with the side bearings, they
will self-adjust.
Without moving the side bearings from where they self-adjusted,
tighten the inner and outer side bearings at each end of the gantry.
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Part
Description
Part #
TMS-432-0010-01
TMS-410-0018-16
TMS-414-0201-18
16
TMS-413-0406-18
1"
From Step 12
Required parts /
components
8"
Instructions
Pass the screw through one washer, then through the gantry hole.
On the inside of the gantry place two washers on the screw, followed
by the bearing, another washer, and the hex nut.
Position the roller bearings so that they make no more than light
contact with the underside of the rails when moved through the full
gantry travel, and then tighten them fully.
Illustration
Underside
roller-bearing
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Qty
Part
1
USB Cable
Instructions
Description
Part #
Motor Cables
Open the Torchmate Driver software. Check the title bar to see that
the correct configuration file is loaded. If not, see Step 11 to load it.
Click on the Jog button to display the Jog Control Panel.
Select Fast speed from the drop-down menu.
Use the jog Arrow buttons to move the gantry to the other end of the
table and back several times.
Closely observe and listen while the gantry moves.
The gantry should move freely.
If there is any indication of binding or of the motors fighting each
other, stop the test and contact Torchmate Technical Support.
Close-up of Jog
control panel
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Toll Free: 1-866-571-1066
International: 775-673-2200
Fax: 775-673-2206
Email: support@torchmate.com
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Part
Description
Motor Cables
Work cable
and clamp
Start Relay
Cable
Magnetic Breakaway
Sensor Cable
USB Cable
Part #
(multiple)
Required parts /
components
Instructions
Torch connections
Motor Cables
Work cable
and clamp
Start Relay
Cable
Magnetic Breakaway
Sensor Cable
USB Cable
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Assembly steps
Required space
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155 lbs
70.5 kg
The completed water table is sturdy and heavyduty, so that it can safely support the material
you cut.
Weight of
completed
water table
Completed
water table
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Required parts /
components
Instructions
Qty
Part
Description
Part #
TMS-180-0001-05
TMS-180-0001-06
12
TMS-410-0511-08
12
TMS-414-0201-11
Attach the Side Panel Back Plate to the Torchmate Cut Side using
six #1032 Button Head Cap Screws and six #1032 Hex Nuts.
Repeat this assembly for both cut sides.
Fully tighten the nuts to the screws.
Illustration
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Part
Description
Part #
TMS-180-0001-28
TMS-180-0001-29
Required parts /
components
On each Corner Leg attach one 38 Leveling Foot into the bottom
base plate.
Instructions
Illustration
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Required parts /
components
Qty
Part
Description
From
Step 1-wt
From
Step 2-wt
TMS-410-0216-10
TMS-414-0001-16
8"
12
16"
12
Instructions
Part #
0.19"
Attach one assembled cut out side from Step 1 to two assembled
legs from Step 2 using six 516"18 x 58" Buttonhead Socket Cap
Screws and six 516"18 Hex Nuts
The side panels are slotted to be adjusted once the 2x4 table is
attached.
Repeat this assembly for each cut out side.
Do not fully tighten the cap screws.
Illustration
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Part
Description
Part #
From
Step 3
From
Step 2-wt
TMS-180-0001-07
TMS-180-0001-08
TMS-410-0216-10
TMS-414-0001-16
24
8"
16"
Required parts /
components
0.19"
24
Complete the water table frame. Attach the side panels (short and
long) to the side legs and end panel /corner leg components using
5
16"18 X 58" button head cap screws, and 516"18 hex nuts.
Instructions
The panels are slotted for adjustment after the cutting table is
attached.
Do not fully tighten the cap screws.
Illustration
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Instructions
Qty
Part
Description
Part #
From
Step 4
TMS-180-0005-01
Insert the crossmember into the support channels welded into the
side legs. These will support the cross-member and the weight it
carries.
No attaching hardware is required.
Note: the slotted side panels will be adjusted after the cutting table is
place upon the water table. Do not fully tigthen the cap screws at this
time.
Illustrations
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Part
Description
GS water pan 2x2
Part #
TMS-180-0002-02
TMS-180-0001-17
TMS-180-0001-18
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TMS-410-0216-10
35
TMS-414-0001-16
GS silicone sealant,
tube
TMS-180-1001-01
Required parts /
components
Instructions
Attach the water pans together and then add the edge with screws
and nuts. Don't tighten so much as to squeeze out all the sealant.
Trim off the excess sealant after it has thoroughly set.
Apply sealant and tighten screws
and nuts on this edge first
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Illustration
Required parts /
components
Qty
1
Part
Description
Assembled water table
frame
Part #
From
Step 5
From
Step 6
TMS-452-0016-01
Instructions
(separate
purchase)
Wrap PTFE tape around the valve threads and tighten the water
release valve into the water pan.
Carefully lower the pan into the table frame assembled in Step 5. The
pan simply rests in the frame.
You may connect a hose or other plumbing to the drain valve so that
you may dispose of the tables water appropriately, as necessary.
Illustration
Install the drain
valve and lower
the pan into the
frame
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Part
11
Description
Assembled water
table with pan
Material support
slats 3012" x (3 to 4)"
x 316"
Part #
From
Step 7
Required parts /
components
(obtain slats
locallynot
supplied)
Cut eleven material support slats from 316" thickness material. Make
them 3012" long and between 3" and 4" wide. (This material is not
supplied with your water table.)
Instructions
Insert the slats into the slat support brackets in the pan. The offset
in the brackets creates a curve in the slats, which increases their
strength and weight-bearing capacity.
3"to 4" high slats may be used. A 4" high slat will place the material
at the top of the water table. A lower slat height allows greater control
over water contact with the cut material.
Over time, you will replace slats. This is normal.
Illustration
The material to
be cut will rest
directly on the
slats
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Qty
1
Part
1
4
4"
3
1
Instructions
4"
Description
Cutting table
Part #
From Step 14
Water Table
4"20 X 34"
Button Head Cap
Screw
TMS-410-0214-12
TMS-413-0001-16
16"
Attach the cutting table to the water tables legs. The legs have
threaded holes. Use button-head cap-screws and flat washers.
Check that the table is square and level. Adjust the leveling feet,
as needed. Refer to Step 5 of the cutting table installation for the
beginning steps of the squaring procedure.
With the table square and level, fully tighten all screws.
Fill the water pan with water and check for leaks.
Illustration
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Tool Mounting
Tool Mounting
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For those with experience cutting with plasma using a hand-held torch, making the
transition to CNC is easy. The hand torch is
held securely in the holder, and the height
is adjusted by turning the wheel at the top
of the screw mounting.
Plasma machine
torch
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Tool Mounting
Plate marker
Router Z-axis
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Large tool-mounting
plate with a rightangle bracket
When mounting tools, such as the AVHC lifter station, to the rightangle bracket, use the holes closest to the gantry whenever possible.
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Tool Mounting
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The manual hand torch holder provides the means to adjust the
height of the torch with a hand wheel.
The mount has several ring sizes available to fit the nozzles of
different torches, and the U-bolt mounting is also adjustable so that
the plasma arc can be oriented to the vertical.
The mounting block is threaded with 51618 threads and can be
mounted to the tool-mounting plate or the right-angle bracket.
Mounting directly to the tool-mounting plate can cause a
significant loss of travel of the torch along the gantry, due to the
potential interference with the torch mount and the side rails.
With the right-angle bracket, interference is generally not as much
of a problem, but if the mount is oriented to extend beneath the
gantry, the torch may interfere with the gantry when it is raised
too high.
The mounting block has a key that allows the mounting screws to
be oriented either vertically or horizontally. Select the orientation that
best fits your mounting position.
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Tool Mounting
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Manual machine
torch mounting
Attach the machine torch holder to the toolmounting plate with a single 3816 X 12
hex head screw (with a washer).
Align the holder with the plate before
tightening the hardware.
Loosen the locking lever screw and insert
the machine torch into the holder. Engage
the height adjusting gear with the gear rack
on the torch and use the knob to raise and
lower the torch body.
Tighten the locking lever when the torch is
at the correct height.
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A single 3816 X 12
screw (with washer)
secures the manual
machine torch holder.
Note that 4 smaller
holes are provided
in case you want to
mount it as an upgrade to a manual
hand torch holder after removing the hand
torch bracket.
A typical mounting
point for a manual
machine torch holder will be the center
of the tool-mounting
plate, but it can be
easily mounted on a
right-angle bracket.
Tool Mounting
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Steps to assemble
the manual torch
magnetic breakaway
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Additional steps to
use the manual torch
magnetic breakaway.
Completed manual
machne torch magnetic breakaway
Tool Mounting
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There are threaded holes on the lifter stations mounting plate, so that
you can insert 5/1618 X 3/4 screws to mount it to the right-angle
bracket.
Alternatively, there are larger holes on the lifter stations mounting
plate and you may pass a bolt through the mounting plate and the
right-angle bracket and secure it with a lock nut.
If you havent already installed the right-angle bracket:
Remove the tool-mounting plate
Attach the right-angle bracket
Re-install the tool-mounting plate
Attach the lifter station
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Tool Mounting
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To use the Plate Marker with the Growth Series, first remove the
mounting plate that is already attached to the Plate Marker when you
remove it from the package. Four #10 X 1 socket-head cap screws
hold this plate on.
The included mounting plate is designed for the larger Torchmate
models.
Neither the plate nor the 1 long screws will be used further.
A special 2-foot gantry tool-mounting plate with mounting extensions
for the Plate Marker will be provided along with #10 X 3/4 sockethead cap screws. Use these to mount the Plate Marker.
If an AVHC lifter station will be used with the Plate Marker, use the
large (4-foot gantry) tool mounting plate, with its additional mounting
holes.
Remove the tool-mounting plate.
Mount the angle bracket to the large tool-mounting plate using
the outer-most set of holes, then mount this assembly to the
casseette.
Mount the Plate Marker,.
Add the lifter station.
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Tool Mounting
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Mount a router
So that the router tool can cut 3-dimensional parts, the router motor is mounted in a
motorized Z-axis. The CNC controller can raise and lower the router motor during cutting to create the 3-D shape. The typical mounting for the routers Z-axis is directly to
the tool-mounting plate.
The router Z-axis
collars
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Tool Mounting
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The shop can be a place where cutting and welding generate smoke,
fumes, spatter, and metal dust that can accumulate on your machine.
When you see it beginning to build up on the rails, under where
the bearings roll or around the motors or electronics, take the
time to wipe it away.
A light spray of your favorite metal care product, followed a wipe
down will help protect your machine from rust as well as grit and
grime.
Lubricate
Some components, such as set screws can become loose over time.
Every time the table is used, it should be inspected before and
during operation for any signs of vibration or looseness.
On 2X4 and 4X4 Growth Series machines, there are belts and
pulleys that should be inspected for true running. The pulleys also
have set screws, and if they become loosened, the belts may
not run true and can become frayed or damaged, causing a loss
of accuracy and reliability. These pulleys are located under the
motor covers (only on 2x4 and 4X4 models).
If you find a set screw that is difficult for you to service, and yet
continues to come loose, ask your Torchmate Technical Support
Help Desk if you can put a drop of thread sealant on the set
screw threads.
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Spare and
replacement parts
Recommended parts:
Qty
1
Description
Part #
TMS-402-0010-01
TMS-180-0004-05
60-tooth pulley
TMS-180-0004-17
30-tooth pulley
TMS-180-0004-18
TMS-180-0004-19
TMS-404-0023-05
TMS-432-0011-01
TMS-432-0008-01
TMS-433-0012-01
TMS-432-0010-01
Part
TMS-180-0004-02
depends on
torch model
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TMS-045-0404-02
and
TMS-045-0404-04
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