I have a Longevity WeldAll LS-200PI multi-purpose plasma cutter and welder. Im wondering how I would be able adapt this machine to a cnc machine.
The specs say that it is compatible because it is a pilot arc plasma cutter.
I would like to know what process I will have to go through to make this happen. How would I set up the relay for the trigger? If possible, can I create and would it be cheaper to create the table setup from scratch and just buy the software to install for the system?
here are the specs of my machine off of Longevity's website:
Specifications:
General Specifications:
Genuine Infineon IGBT based electronics
Operating Voltage: 220/230/240 VAC 50/60Hz Input
Open Circuit Voltage: 60-80V
60% Duty Cycle @ Rated Amperages
Weight: 68 lbs
Thermal Overload Protection with Large Size Cooling Fan
Size: 17L x 8W x 11.5H inches
20-50AMP Plasma Cutting Specifications @ 75psi:
3" Per minute @ 3/4 " Steel (Severance Cut )
7" Per minute @ 3/4" Thick Steel
17" Per minute @ 1/2 Thick Steel Minimum requirement for air compressor: (4.0 CFM)
Aluminum Cut Up to 1/2" on AC plasma cutting!
5-200AMP AC/DC TIG Features:
Up Slope, Down Slop Control: 0-10 Seconds
Post Flow Control: 0-25 Seconds
Base Current Control: 5-250 Amps
Peak Pulse Current Control: 5- 250 Amps
Pulse Frequency Control: .5-25 Hz
Pulse Width Control: 10%-90%
AC Frequency Control: 20-100 Hz
AC Balance Control: 30-70% (for Aluminum)
Aluminum Weld Up to 1/2"
20-160AMP Stick Features:
Arc Force Controls the amperage from 20-160AMP
Pilot Arc and Contact Start:
Pilot Arc plasma cutter starting technology allows you to start and maintain an ARC as long as the trigger is pressed. This ARC is a similar to the ARC you will see from an oxy fuel cutting torch. In addition, you are able to hook these torches up to CNC machines because contact with the workpiece and the tip of the torch is not required. Also because there the starting technology is not High Frequency, your plasma cutter does not interfere with CNC Computers. Pilot Arc torches also have longer consumable life because you can maintain a distance when starting an arc.
Let me know if creating the table from scratch is a feasible path and the steps that I will need to take to make this happen.
Thanks again.