upgrading plasmacam dhc

[POPS]

Hello,

I'm considering the designedge upgrade for my Plasmacam DHC and was wondering what I could expect.
Has any one with a DHC bought this upgrade?
If so was there any improvement to the Height control?
Just looking for an honest report not a sales motivated "you might".
2000 bucks is high but it would be worth it if helps.

Thanks for your thoughts and comments,
Ron

[Possumplasma]

Pops,
There's a lot of chatter over on the PlasmaPIG group on just the same subject.
I doubt you'll get any improvement on a DHC height control without upgrading to DHC2 however, Plasmacam are presently offering current owners some sort of deal so, it may pay to contact them.

[steelhead]

just upgraded about 3 weeks ago, program much better for drawing, faster, lots of options. still no nesting, and won't save configurations. height control is a little better. they are getting better. also still having minor glitches w/ it they update twice a week. bill

[Possumplasma]

just upgraded about 3 weeks ago, program much better for drawing, faster, lots of options. still no nesting, and won't save configurations. height control is a little better. they are getting better. also still having minor glitches w/ it they update twice a week. bill

If you're having trouble saving config's, I think you should contact P'cam.
I have no problems at all in fact, I'm impressed by the increase in settings now saved.

Mick.
Aussie

[BrianMick]

When saving configurations make sure that the configs in the right hand box are highlighted that you want to save
Brian

[POPS]

Thanks for the input
I'm still up in the air as to whether this is a $2000.00 improvement.
RLH

[geo4932]

Pops,
Can you elaborate on the problem you have with the height control?

George

[POPS]

George,

The problem I'm having is the torch slowly lowers during cutting.

POPS

[danadtaylor]

I have a DHC and for some reason the height control has never worked correctly. It touches off at the pierce point but afterwards it stays way up off the material . I tried cutting some tin that was rippled and it made a hot mess.

[geo4932]

I have a DHC and for some reason the height control has never worked correctly. It touches off at the pierce point but afterwards it stays way up off the material . I tried cutting some tin that was rippled and it made a hot mess.

You need to adjust the ARC VOLTAGE SHIFT to a lower setting until the torch is at the correct cut height. The ARC VOLTAGE SHIFT is a calibration to your particular torch.
george

[danadtaylor]

oh man i just saw this...i will definatly play around with those settings...thanks George...!!!!