water pan.

[stickitwelding]

just wondering if anyone has tried these?

https://premierplasmacnc.com/collection ... -water-pan

[adbuch]

Here is how I did it.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/h8LHufi6frttfGNQA

David

[stickitwelding]

wow, nice work David, im looking at buying just because i literally dont have time to build is all.

[rdj357]

Be careful to have the water level low enough that it doesn't splash back up on the torch if using ohmic sensing.

[adbuch]

I agree with Robert. My water level is well below the bottom of the cutting grates. The water extinguishes the molten metal spray, and the draft system exhausts the remaining smoke. I use mine in a temp controlled building (heated/AC) and it works great. Of course I live in Arizona, where it generally doesn't get all that cold in the winter.

David

[stickitwelding]

How low below are you guys doing? And is it clearing out smoke? Before winter I need to figure if I’m doing water or downdraft, which is a crazy price to install.

[adbuch]

My water level is at least 8" below the bottom of the cutting grates. I supplement this with a draft system. For water tray only, you would probably need to have your water level to the top of the grates - so basically to the metal you are cutting. I have seen this done in various videos and photos - but I wouldn't do it as it can be damaging to the consumables and will disrupt ohmic sensing. If you are not using ohmic sensing (instead maybe stall on material to zero) and you don't mind replacing your consumables more often - then perhaps try that first.

If you go with a downdraft setup, then you would not need the water tray.

David

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[CNC_rowdy]

Might be a little late on this post, but on my Go Torch, I made my water tray out of 16 gage SS and put a cross brake in it. In the center of the pan, I TIG welded a drain plug in it. I mounted the pan about 7 inches below the grates. This works fine for me. My table for this Go Torch is also garage made. I made it out of angle iron. I wish I would have made it out of 10 gage SS (for the looks) as at the time I worked in a sheet metal shop with all the equipment needed for the job. Just me talking.
Timbo

[AREA]

Might be a little late on this post, but on my Go Torch, I made my water tray out of 16 gage SS and put a cross brake in it. In the center of the pan, I TIG welded a drain plug in it. I mounted the pan about 7 inches below the grates. This works fine for me. My table for this Go Torch is also garage made. I made it out of angle iron. I wish I would have made it out of 10 gage SS (for the looks) as at the time I worked in a sheet metal shop with all the equipment needed for the job. Just me talking.
Timbo

So is the Gotorch a table top type system that you had to build your own frame for? Have you got pics of your setup?

[adbuch]

The GoTorch is effectively a smaller 2x2 version of the Plasmacam DHC2 4x4.

https://www.gotorch.com/

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[AREA]

The GoTorch is effectively a smaller 2x2 version of the Plasmacam DHC2 4x4.

That's pretty slick, thanks David. Would be interested to see the OP's mods to this little unit.

[CNC_rowdy]

Hey all, I found out that if my Go Torch just sets on the ground free, the power of the Servo motors can move the machine a little while cutting. The homemade table I made has 2 clamps in the front and 2 on the rear. Myself I don't know about setting the machine on a 4 x 8 sheet supported by saw horses, I guess it can be done. Yes David the Go Torch 2 x 2 is the smaller version of the 4 x 4. My Go Torch looks like a "mini" 4 x 4 table just painted green. I would have got a 4 x 4, but I was limited on real estate space.
Timbo

[PlasmaDon]

I follow the standard 1/2" below the top of the grates, and the Ohmic doesn't seem to mind.

[SegoMan DeSigns]

I follow the standard 1/2" below the top of the grates, and the Ohmic doesn't seem to mind.

What are you running for rust inhibitor? Laundry / Baking Soda adds to the conductivity of water.

[PlasmaDon]

I follow the standard 1/2" below the top of the grates, and the Ohmic doesn't seem to mind.

What are you running for rust inhibitor? Laundry / Baking Soda adds to the conductivity of water.

Huh ?
Just water, where this machine is located (a maker lab that I got the machine up & running for)
does not allow any chemicals.