Lonnie-S wrote:
Let us know how easy/hard it is to set that machine up.
Cheers,
I can tell you there is a learning curve if you aren't accustomed to CNC anything.
There are some machine specific files that you have to have and they vary depending on the model of machine from Langmuir.
This particular machine is one of their "old style legacy machines".
It only runs using Mach3 CNC software
It only runs parts that are toolpath created and post processed in Fusion 360, and only with one version of their machine drivers.
Newer machines have more flexibility.
Getting setup and gaining the baseline knowledge to where I am right now is about 10-12 hours.
At this point I have the Crossfire specific drivers added to Fusion 360 and Mach 3 software
I've configured my Surface Pro tablet and added the drivers to communicate using the USB cable
I can jog the machine through full range X and Y using the arrow keys on the keyboard
I designed a simple part (bracket), created a toolpath, and done post processing to create the G Code to run the machine
I test ran / dry ran the table with my bracket design and it does what it's supposed to do.
Next up, plug in the torch and do a test fire, then run the program and cut out a bracket from 1/8" plate.
We REALLY NEED a fingers crossed emoji.