We would like to present our technique of testing PCBs for reliability, functionality and to assure that they meet our standards – automated bed of nails PCB testing equipment. What is bed of nails for PCB testing? PCBs are usually tested with special type of fixture that is made from spring loaded pins to connect … Read more
What are CNC plasma cutters used for? CNC plasma cutting is the manufacturing process of cutting the material with plasma. The CNC plasma cutting process is a very well-known manufacturing process, which was used during 1980. Plasma cutting grew out of plasma welding in the 1960s and emerged as a very productive way to cut … Read more
In this blog post we are presenting you the plasma floating head for more precise cutting and how it can benefit your CNC plasma cutter with torch heigh control. What is CNC Plasma floating head With plasma cutters, big sheets of metals are usually cut. These sheets usually don’t sit very flat on the plasma … Read more
If you want to use a CNC plasma cutter with Mach4 and would like to configure it, here is a quick guide on how to setup the THC (torch height controller). The Mach4 version 2 has support for THC plasma cutter. If you have been using Mach3, there are some differences in settings for THC … Read more
This is general introduction to plasma cutter setup and equipment with explanation of most commonly used nomenclature in that field. We will present the electronics that we offer for THC – torch height control for plasma cutters. What equipment is needed for CNC plasma cutter setup? For plasma cutting setup, we need plasma source in … Read more
We want to present you the CNC accessory that you might find very useful as well as beneficial to add to your machine – CNC machine keyboard. Why would you need CNC keyboard Having a Mach4 CNC machine is very convenient, since the software can run on any PC or laptop and you only need … Read more
With CNC machines, one can assume the absolute accuracy as high as the control shows. Sometimes the theoretical resolution can be in fractions of the microns. But is it also as precise in reality? How does backlash compensation work? Where does the inaccuracy of the machine come from? There is more than one cause of … Read more
Do you want to better understand the stepper motors, stepper motor driver and how they work? What is the difference between RMS and PEAK current? We want to present to you the advantages of the new generation of stepper motor drivers and the superior performance that they offer. Introduction to stepper motors and drivers We … Read more
CNC machines have limits to how far you can push them. Usually crossing that limit results in bad surface finish and vibrations during cutting. CNC chatter is the result of poor performance of the machine. But what if you could push that limit further without lot of work and money? What is cnc chatter? Chatter … Read more
Setting tool offsets and measuring tool lengths can be quite frustrating and prone to errors when using a CNC machine. CNC tool setter with reliable probing routine can significantly reduce number of scrapped parts and enable reliable production. What is CNC tool setter Most hobby and semi-professional machines do not have an ATC spindle. That … Read more