Hi everyone- new to this forum.
I am still a newbie, but quickly learning. I built a 4x8 plasma table using a Hypertherm 45XD. I am currently using Mach 3.
I get pretty clean cuts, but the Proma THC is very fickle (sometimes it keeps the torch head at the proper height, and sometimes (like now) it is for some reason rising up to maybe 3/8" when I turn on THC. I do have a floating head with an offset switch, and using the CNC Machine torch from Hypertherm.
I am now considering upgrading to Mach 4 Hobby version and getting a better THC like the one made by Texas Instruments TMC3in1, supported by Warp9td (I am using their Smooth Stepper).
I need consistent cuts for small production runs now that I am set up. Anyone have feedback for me?
I do not have a fat budget to invest in $1000+ THC systems right now. Looking for a good solution for this phase of growth.
Or maybe just upgrading to Mach 4 will help solve my consistency issues?