[TheForge] Torch stuff

Fri Dec 6 15:57:00 2002

        Norm,  I've seen on occassion old track torches which would fill
your needs selling for around $100.
        Also the cast iron pyramids are sold by Acorn for their platten
tables as accessories.

Ralph


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> There's been some mention recently of the barrel type torches that
> are sometimes used on CNC cutting tables.  I think someone
> mentioned that a plasma torch for this use costs about $500.  I
> have no idea what any oxy-acet. barrel torch costs.
>
> At the moment I'm interested in converting an oxy-acet torch to an
> inline setup so it would be similar to a barrel torch.  At the point
> where a regular hand-held torch makes the 90 degree bend it
> seems that it might be possible to machine a part that would
> accept a torch tip and attach it to the torch handle in line.  In reality
> I think it would be easier to cut off the end of the torch where the tip
> goes and braze it on to an adapter of some sort and attach it to the
> torch handle.
>
> We have a oxy-acet barrel torch now but it is part of a Victor
> pantograph torch set up and don't want to break up the system.
> Does anyone know what these Victor pantographs sell for on the
> used market?
>
> Finally, I've heard about a cast iron product called a "pyramid" that
> is slipped onto the slats of a cutting table to keep them from
> getting all cut up.  If anyone knows a source for these, I'd
> appreciate knowing where they can be bought.  At
> www.plasmacam.com they show the slats for their machine with
> pyramids cut into the slats that helps keep the slats from being
> damaged.  I understand plasmacam provides a program to cut out
> your own slats with these projections on them.  There is an
> interesting site at www.practicalcnc.com that might be of interest
> to anyone thinking about making a CNC torch table.
>
> Thanks in advice for your help.
>
> Norm Larson
>
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