Torch Table Industry Standards

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Introduction

A study of industry standards reveals industry best practices as a basis for open-sourcing the techniques. Deep understanding of industry standard design rationales facilitates conversion to open source variant.

List of Available Torch Tables and Associated Cost/Performance

  • Plasma CAM - 4x4 foot area - $12-15k if height sensor.
  • TorchMate

XYZ Drive

  • Rack and pinion with geardown on 3 axes is by far the best option for optimizing performance/cost ratios

Height Sensor

Control Software

CAM software

Plasma Cutter Head

Acetylene Head