The CNC machine uses a handheld plasma cutting torch as its base, which uses a blowback start mechanism making it usable in an automated CNC setup without interfering with the control electronics.

I have also made a cnc plasma cutter for 500euros in total, and had two main problems. the EMI and the ignition not always starting up. for the first i opt for adding shielding coper tape and ...

CNC systems carry a plasma torch over a table based on programed X-Y axis coordinates. The new at-home plasma machine, the CrossFire , is the brainchild of brothers Mike and Danny Downs.

As for running costs, Swift-Cut reckons on about £9/hour, including electric for both the plasma unit and compressor – which needs to put out 7-7.5 bar – and the torch head consumables.

The Department of Art and Art History offers a number of digital fabrication tools including a CNC router, CNC plasma cutter, two laser cutters, 24” vinyl cutter, and a number of 3D printers. In order ...