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£150 CNC Plasma table build – Easy, Quick and cost effective

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My 81 generic flower templates: https://www.etsy.com/uk/DelisleDesign/listing/1244017983/81-flower-and-leaf-templates-in-pdf-dxf?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1654179398204

My designs/comissioning: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DelisleDesign

Watch Joshua De lisle AWCB walk you through the creation process with his welded and hand forged works of Art and Luxury items.

In this episode we build a GRBL CNC plasma table for only £150 (not including the plasma machine or compressor), we look at the DIY build, how to operate CAM software, use the GRBL offline controller, a sneeak peak at my new 81 generic flower template downbload and how optimise the machine for large production.

Chapter selection:
Intro – 0:00
Build overview – 01:35
Plasma cutting machine – 02:48
Torch bracket design- 04:02
plasma and relay wiring- 05:50
Table bed- 8:02
Work flow test- 10:19
THC alternative- 14:09
GRBL offline controller and G code- 17:19
Sheetcam software- 25:47
Nozel replacement- 34:18
Cutting holes in box section without CAD- 35:31
Large 2m x 1m table idea- 37:05
Gantry design close up and pricing- 38:10
Conclusion- 39:16

Recomended CAM software: https://www.sheetcam.com/

My plasma cutter is a PLASMARGON Air Plasma Cutter Plc 55Pro £235 is what I payed.
USA: https://amzn.to/3vFDt1e

Banggood LTD is an end of line limited stock whole saler straight from China, when its gone its gone and the prices change constantly, so the bellow links may not have stock anymore but If you visit frequently you may find an even better deal.

Banggood Afiliate links:
CNC Laser machine: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/K3vyzqPpe1
CNC GRBL kit: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/3GDd2UFCNt
CNC GRBL controller only: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/GDDyzqPpPR
Nema 17 stepper motor: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/KGmEMqPCAQ
Gantry wheels: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/3vKdk2Vpzh
Aluminium extrusions V type: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/Kv3hk2VWUV
GT2 timing belt: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/DKGRqqHcqi
GT2 pullys: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/KKvyz2trqj
Linier rail bearing: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/v3vEMqtrUz
Relay device: https://uk.banggood.com/custlink/KKDEqU55z7

-cnc laser machines——https://ban.ggood.vip/11ZQU
-cnc controllers——https://ban.ggood.vip/11ZQQ
-aluminium extrusions——https://ban.ggood.vip/11ZQW
-offline contollers cnc——https://ban.ggood.vip/11ZQZ

Amazon affilate links UK:
Plasma P80 consumables: https://amzn.to/3Mc8mjl
P80 machine torch: https://amzn.to/3zdPAVN
50Amp Plasma Pilot arc machine (this isn’t my one): https://amzn.to/3PXbzGf
Tactical mount: https://amzn.to/3GIfUsS
100 ltr Compressor: https://amzn.to/3GL9hWw
Bed screws: https://amzn.to/3agiUk2

Amazon affiliate links USA:
Plasma P80 consumables: https://amzn.to/3m5R4JN
P80 machine torch: https://amzn.to/3alNRU4
50Amp Plasma Pilot arc machine: https://amzn.to/3m71Gbp
Tactical mount: https://amzn.to/3zd6HqE
20 gal compressor: https://amzn.to/3avOmLb
Bed screws: https://amzn.to/3PVXhWw

Featured G code snippets (operates from 0,0 position) :
– Pierce:
G00 X 0 F 9000
M3 S 500
G01 F 9000
G04 P (type in pierce duration here)
M5

– Pierce + travel in X direction:
G00 X 0 F 9000
M3 S 500
G01 F 9000
G04 P 0.25
G01 X (type in length here) F (type in feed rate here)
M5

My Settings (will be updating as I gather more information):
@50Amps and 70psi
Feed rate:
1mm thick steel = F2850
3mm thick steel = F850
6mm thick steel = F425
Pierce dwell is generally P 0.25

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20 COMMENTS

  1. Click bait? So when I got quoted for a 20k table the plasma and compressor wasn't included. Its very dependent on your needs on which plasma and compressor to get. It's still a plasma CNC as it's modified to do so. However I only payed £235 for my plasma and my compressor was only £100. So still a good deal in my opinion and I hope the contents of this video has value to you. I recommend Veritasiums video on click bait if you're not comfortable with my video. All the very best. Cheers J

  2. Will this work with other laser machines. I was going to buy an atomstack a5 or a5 pro to get started. Also the a5 only has a travel speed of just over 4000mm min is this an issue when using a plasma cutter. The a5 pro has 10,000 so I was thinking of getting that instead

  3. if you use cambam(free software) you can scale your workplace smaller than your part which means you could cut a part and once your gantry is to small to cut anymore, just scoot the gantry over and tell the software where the cut begins now and normally after a few tries you should be able to cut designs into 10ft sheets

  4. Hi i am doing the same project but i have a problem with the relay. I have a PWM voltage of 1.7V and it does not activate the relay. What is your control voltage on the white wire?

  5. Dross on the bottom means you're moving too slow, speed it up! Meanwhile, top dross means too fast.
    for 3mm steel, my best speed quality settings is 50 amps, 2540mm/min. ensure the torch begins with a height of ~1.5mm above the material, and maintain voltage from there.

    Clean material surface helps a lot too!

  6. Sir, i am just sitting here after watching your video twice, and am gob-smacked at the simplicity and ingenuity of how you put together a DIY masterpiece that anyone would love to have. Now I know the price will vary as to where you are and where you shop, but who cares! The money saved from not having to purchase commercially far outweighs the little white lie, (but isnt) that you used to get people to watch. Thank you so much and if you ever start a design page for your work, let us know.

    Bob

  7. Been wanting to build a cnc plasma cutter after working for diode lasers. Have a spare frame so all good. Think this would be worth it to be able to make the parts that I need to build one. Thanks for the video. Really appreciate your detailed video. 🙂

  8. this is so rad! i cant believe how mobile it is. my jaw dropped when you picked it up. i'll save this video for when i have the space to use one of these. the PAPR i built from watching your video has been going strong and is really a blessing to have around! the quality and depth of your tutorials is top notch.

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