Plasma Cutter status and training

Metal Shop
#21

Alex,

Not sure what the status is of the last PE meeting that happened a few weeks ago but I know a PE that works here:http://www.usdraftco.com/, he wants to become a DMS member and can help with an inexpensive solution. He said he can have his boss sign off on this project to get it going. Digger Branson (XXX) XXX-XXXX (PM for number). Let him know you are from Dallas Maker Space regarding the CNC Plasma cutter Hood and were referred by Matt Hoinkes. He should be able to help out. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Matt

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#22

We received one quote from the one PE and I would like a second one. I have PMā€™d you so let me know any info there.

Side note to others: I also spoke with the Building Inspector again last week and we will need some info in order to receive our new Certificate of Occupancy. I will make a bigger detailed post later, but it is going to require a lot of data gathering.

Thanks,

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#23

@Alex were you able to get a hold of Digger yesterday? Let me know if you have issues with contacting him and I can try reaching out to him again. Thanks,

#24

I spoke with him today, didnā€™t remember till after 5PM yesterday. He is passing my info along to another person who will most likely do a visit. I hope to hear from them tomorrow.

#25

Alex,

Any update? I will follow up if you need me to. Just let me know.

Was using a friends cutter lastnight and had so much fun so I am really interested in getting this going. WOuld be a nice christmas present to have!

Thanks,

Matt

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#26

I would love to see the plasma cutter up and running as well. There are a couple of problems that need to be addressed.

  1. There still is not an exhaust fan or hood and that is the major issue.
  2. I am unconvinced the plasma cutter is in working order.
    I have an exhaust on the plasma cutter I use and it works perfectly. Water in the table captures about 90% and the rest is drawn out by the exhaust fan that has a metal duct close to the cutter. It was approved by the fire marshal.
    Last time I tried to use the PlasmaCAM, the torch height would not track correctly. I remember that very early on someone upgraded the software or made some kind of change. Iā€™m guessing, but I think the wrong version may be loaded for the controller that runs the PlasmaCAM. That or the controller has a problem. I know someone thought they had a work around, but that shouldnā€™t be necessary. The PlasmaCAM boasts of easy and precise operation so the idea that allowances have to be made means there is something wrong. It could be a simple issue but I think BOTH those issues need to be addressed and corrected. Just my opinion.
#27

Do we still need an engineer? From he posts above I canā€™t tell if we are done with the design or are just waiting on implementation . I may be able to help if a design is still needed.

#28

I have on engineer design quote so far. I would like to get at least one more. The PE would also need to be the one to coordinate with the contractors and pull permits and such. Please PM me any info.

Another hold up right now is the data gathering I requested here. We need to update our CO at the same time.

Thanks,
Alex

#29

When we get to that position, as Iā€™ve said before that I have a friend that is willing to let us use his contractors license so we can do the work.

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#30

My firm does engineering design for just this kind of thing. In fact we just finished a shop like this for a technical college in Collin County. Once the engineering department gets back from holiday I will ask them to take a look and see what they can do. Iā€™m sure we can make a good deal for the design etc. I will push for it to be pro bono.

Best,
Raleigh

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#31

PM me any info and I will work with whomever.

Thanks,

#32

I really need someone to do this in Metal Shop. I would like to call the Building Inspector but I need the info before doing so.

https://talk.dallasmakerspace.org/t/dms-needs-your-help/6353

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#33

As far as I can tell, @LeeCJones nor @texastboneking nor @Danny has been tagged on this request inside this thread. As the committee chairs, I think they are the qualified candidates to supply most of this information, specifically the $$ guesstimates.

So, what can we do to help make this happen?
I can inventory and take model/serial numbers, but I do not think I have the ability to speak to most of the other questions, let alone authoritatively.
Honestly, this should largely be:
The plasma table
the mig welder
the tig/stick welder
the thermalarc
the hobart
the bandsaw

Isnā€™t that about it that falls within the specified ranges?

#34

Yeah, just the big stuff for the most part, Power requirements and any info for the form.