TO CREATE AN ERROR FREE DRAWING BEFORE NESTING:

STEP NAME

Each shape must be fully closed

Ensure that no lines a doubled

Each part must have clearance for cutting

Save drawing files an accepted format

ORE NESTING:
DESCRIPTION
An example of a closed shape is a cirlce or triangle whose lines have
no gaps. An open shape may look like the desired shape, but doesn't
truly close.
Each drawn line will read as a cut line, hence a single drawn/cut line is
desired to avoid a second pass of the cutting tool.
The cutting tool will make a pass for each cut line. If two parts
interface in the drawing, then the cutting tool will pass twice and not
once to create the cut. Hence removing extra material and this must
be avoided.

The Torchmate CAD/CAM will accept '.dxf' file format from AutoCAD.
However there are several accepted file formats which can be seen in
the Torchmate CAD/CAM software when you select File > Import…
TO CREATE AN ERROR FREE G-CODE:
STEP NAME
Set Size of Material
Draw Cut Part/Import .dxf file from AutoCAD
Set Cut DWG to Edge of Plate Limits
Ensure Cut Parts fall within Sheet
Create Path for Cutting Tool in the Software
(Breaking a Path is the reverse of Creating a Path)
Creating the Tool Path (Male/Female)
Set Thickness of Material
Basic Cut Settings

Lead In/Out
Move to Bottom left hand point
CONVERT TO G-CODE
CUT TO SAVE AS '.gm' FILE
STEPS IN SOFTWARE
Layout > Material Size
File > Import
Drag to the corner until pink highlights show up

Select all Parts, Then Arrange > Make Path

Select all Cut Paths, Then Machine > Create Tool Path > 'MALE'

Climbing, Sharp, Feed Rate = 100in/min

Select "…" menu under Tool menu to identify specific tool Cutter
Line Lead in, 1/8" length @ 45 deg. Angle

Machine > Output

Cut Now Option (not in Menu options, look at feature bar)
DESCRIPTION

To keep part edge away from sheet edge

Important***

Male - Cut begins outside of the defined Cut Parts, leaving no marks from the intial cut point
Female - Cut begins inside the defined Cut Parts

This helps to identify and compensate for the kerf width of the cutter
To keep the part edges uniform, since the initial cut will have a bigger kerf width
To econimize sheet space
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Ensure all cables connected

Turn on Accumove
Then Turn On PC
Switch to Admin user
Set Limits of motors

Datum the Gantry

Ensure Cut Parameters are loaded
These parameter can be manually/automatically set

Select which Mode to set the parameters

STEPS IN SOFTWARE

Click Log In > Select Admin

First Tab

Click datum
In Job Setup Tab, move torch to T.O.W., then click "SET"
On Main Screen
On Main Screen
On Main Screen
On Main Screen
On Main Screen
On Main Screen
On Main Screen

Manual/Auto
DESCRIPTION
Power cables
Motor Cables
Breakaway
Ohmic Sensor
Plasma Starter
Limit Switches
Turn on before PC.
Software will load automatically on Start-up
Password: 1234
This will allow movement of the gantry in the negative zones.

This is required to begin jogging Gantry. Datum can be established anywhere on the bed at anytime. Use wisely.
Firstly, the "Top of Material"
Transfer height = 0
Pierce Height
Cutting Height
Pierce delay
Retract Height = 0, unless set properly
Arc Voltage
Feedrate of Cut
Manual values can be read from the FlexCut 125 Operator's
Manual. Automatic values are set by the software based on the
Material Thickness
me. Use wisely.