VMD software guides?

[cademaer]

Just got my table working and I am now looking to hit the ground running. Where can I find info on the simple things like:

Setting cutting speed (I know I get that info from my hypertherm manual, but where do I adjust it in the software?

Calibrating the plate marker offset so it lines up with the plasma torches path.

Importing .dxf files from turbocad/fusion 360 and adding the lead-ins.

Adjusting which parts of a drawing are cut first, AKA cut out the bolt holes in a square bracket before cutting out the bracket body.

Stuff like that. Where are people getting this info?

Thanks!

 

[Matt]

Here is a good place to start: http://torchmate.com/university

 

[cademaer]

Just finished watching the vids, very helpful and thank you for taking the time to make them!
I didn't see anything explaining how to align the plate marker to the same point as the plasma though, is there documentation out there that would explain this?

Thanks again!

 

[Dnmeistr-LECS]

Very easy to do, jog the torch over the plate and Set Program Zero, click on Tool Library menu and Toggle Tool 1 On, this will drop the torch to pierce the plate, press Toggle again to turn Off. Use the X and Y jog buttons to position the platemarker over top of the pierce hole, then press Set next to Tool 2 for Offset to define that position.

 

[LECS-Chad]

Also if you can tolerate the horrible sound... We have a video/webinar that goes over how to generate and set up the offset in VMD.