Plasma cnc cutting table

[amron]

Hi to all
This is my first post here. let me introduce the project that I do now. it's a homemade cnc plasma cutting table. please take a look at the pics and let me have your comment/suggestions.
Thanx

[DavidA]

What's the thickness of the material you are cutting ?

Dave.

[amron]

That's depends on the plasma cutter that you attach to it. in my case, I have a Hypertherm powermax 1250 which is over my max needs since I dont intend to cut more than 16mm (5/8in.).

[Rob.Wilson]

Welcome to Madmodder amron

Interesting project you have on the go  what CNC software will you be using ?


Rob 

[amron]

Thanx Rob
I've orderd and received from a Chinese supplier a 3 channel control & driver board for the stepper motors. it came with Mach3 software, but of course I'm willing to hear your advise/suggestion if from your experience another software is better.
Attached pics showing the gantry.

[fatal-exception]

Those linear rails are going to take a beating if you don't cover them with something. I would say it would be worth your while (and money) to get covers for them. You will have beautifully smooth cuts though....

I've experimented with a few different Chinese stepper controllers, with no success. I would suggest using Gecko drives. If they are properly protected, they will work for years without any issues. Mach3 software will be all you need.