TORCHMATE FILM CLIP LIBRARY |
| The following mpeg film clip is approximately 25MB. With a high speed connection it should take about 1.5 to 2 minutes to download. It is of a 8"x20" sign being cut on a 4'x4' Small Shop Machine. We are using a Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101 set at 40amps cutting at 75 inches per minute and rapid moves between cuts set to 250 inches per minute. The Arc Voltage Torch Height Control is set at 104 volts. |
| The mpeg film clips below average approximately 2.8 mb file size. If you have a low speed modem connection, you may want to download the clips while you are doing something else. |
| Demo
of a shape being cut - In this clip, a Torchmate logo is being cut out of 3/16"
plate using Applied Robotics President Bill Kunz's Apartment Size Torchmate 2. The
unit is mounted on locking casters, and can be rolled outside his garage for use. |
| On
screen torch path simulation in Torchmate driver software - This gives you the
capability to perform "dry runs" of your shape(s) to make sure the cut order is
correct, etc., before using up any metal. The torch path simulation also takes place
in real time when actually cutting your shapes. |
| Tracing
a scanned image with the optional Torchmate CAD Module - The shape being traced was
initially drawn by EZArt Graphics (www.ezart.com). Either solid cut-outs of shapes, or drawn outlines of shapes can be
scanned and quickly converted for cutting. |
| Automatic
parts nesting with the optional Torchmate CAD Module - A number of randomly placed
shapes are automatically rearranged and rotated to achieve the most economical use of the
plate to be cut. |
| Torchmate 2 construction discussion - X & Y axes - We
are frequently asked the difference between the Torchmate 2 and our standard Torchmate.
The Torchmate 2 was designed to be rugged enough to mount a router, drill, or other
tool in which there is resistance with the material being cut. This clip describes
the construction of the unit's Y (short) and X (long) axes. |