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| Question - Can I use
an Oxy-Fuel cutting system on your table? Answer
- Absolutely you can. We even provide the option of
installing the torch mount, plumbing and solenoid
valves for a built in Oxy-fuel system, or if you primarily
want to use Plasma but would like to be able to switch
easily to Oxy-fuel as a secondary cut system, we'll
provide that as well. When using an oxy-fuel torch,
the water level should be reduced because oxy-fuel
cutting requires the material to be hot. However,
the fact that water is still present below the cutting
surface, th dust and smoke is considerably reduced.
The slag is cooled as well for an overall better work
environment.
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| Question - Can I have
more than one Plasma torch cutting at the same time?
Answer - For high production of
generally, smaller parts, you may have as many torches
on the go as you like. Keep in mind that each torch
requires a complete, separate Plasma unit (power source)
and depending on the amperage being used, could exceed
the total available current service to your shop.
Also, you will be using a greater volume of air. |
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| Question - I have my
own plasma unit. Can I purchase your table and use my
Plasma machine? Answer – Absolutely!
But there are a few considerations when going this
route. The first consideration is that the cable chain
that routes the cable from the power supply to the
gantry head requires a 25' minimum length cable and
up to 50' or longer for larger tables. The second
is that the factory installed torch mount is made
to fit the 'machine torch' type head. A hand held
type torch installation would likely be less than
satisfactory to our standards and awkward for you
in production situations. Thirdly, your plasma power
source may not have provision for a remote source
to ignite the torch automatically during a cut sequence.
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| Question - How difficult
is it to prepare cut files and what type of file does
your system read? Answer - Any drawing
program that can produce .dxf, .plt (hpgl), .ps (eps),
.bmp files can be ready to cut in seconds using our
new KAMCREATE software package. The program is easy
to learn and easy to use. You may download a trial
version from this site along with the user manual
for both the file creation program, KAMCREATE, as
well as KAMCUT, the table operating module, so you
can immediately put your table to work upon delivery.
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| Question - What cut
options does your CNC software include? Answer:
- First of all, you will be working in the familiar
Microsoft WindowsXP OS
- You get instant picture preview for locating files.
- Automatic cut sequence (inside and outside cut recognition)
tool path creating.
- Automatic cut lead-in's with easy edit.
- Torch delay, travel and cut speeds with ramping
features as well as the ability to save any number
of these sets of variables to a library for future
use.
- Automatic tool cut offset.
- Unlimited fonts for creating text.
- Group nesting and array.
- Mirror, copy, etc.
- Automatic pricing calculation.
- Optimized material support locations.
- Scaling and exact resizing.
The software is included with your machine and requires
no future upgrade costs. |
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| Question - What would
it cost me for a complete, ready to run, Plasma table
in my shop?
Answer - Because of the many variables
involved in pricing a particular table, we would ask
that you request a price quote for your requirements.
However, to give you an idea of what to expect: A
standard 4' x 8' (cut area) table, setup and ready
to run c/w plasma unit (for up to 3/8" material),
controller, software and water tray is under $32,000
CDN. If you are local to the Edmonton area, we also
include delivery and setup in that price. |
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| Question - How soon
after ordering would it be shipped? Answer
- The minimum time frame for delivery is typically
2 weeks. Because there are several optional ratings
for the Plasma power source units, we maintain a limited
stock of these expensive units, which can sometimes
take up to two weeks to arrive. The maximum time frame
could be upwards of six weeks and in the case of a
custom order, possibly eight weeks. We manufacture
in batch volumes of the table sizes based on previous
sales and the projected customer/market requirements.
Generally, if you are ordering a standard size table
with standard equipment, you will be cutting your
own parts on your own table within 30 days. |
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| Question - What type
of warranty do you provide? Answer
- Included with every KickAss manufactured table is
a limited lifetime warranty. Under normal operating
conditions, we warranty the manufactured portion of
our table all the way. We also warranty the laptop
computer supplied against defects and will repair
or replace up to one year from date of purchase. Because
of the typically dusty shop environment and a greater
potential for malfunction or failure due to contamination,
etc. these units are normally provided as refurbished
units. Any savings on computer equipment is of course
is reflected in the original table purchase price
and generally makes future repair or trade-in for
repair, a non-issue. Other electrical devises such
as the torch height controller, drives and drive controller
and associated wiring, is one year parts and materials.
Shipping is paid for one way only. Manufacturer warranties
apply for the plasma power unit and torch. |
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