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How to use torch height probing with plasma cutting in Fusion360

Things to do in Fusion360

  • Select a plasma tool and adjust the kerf width to suite your machine.
  • Make sure that the stock is the same thickness as the model, make sure no stock is added on top of the material.
  • On all operations select Top Height as 'Stock Top' and enter the cutting head height for normal cutting (like 0.8mm).
  • On all operations set the Pierce Clearance under Linking, must be greater than the cutting height (like 1.5mm).
  • Under Passes | Compensation Type select 'In computer'.

Things to do in the post options:

  • Set 'Use Z touchoff probe routine' to Yes
  • Set 'Plasma touch probe offset' to the difference between where the probe touches the material and where the probe triggers.
    • This is always in millimeters.
    • So if your probe triggers 5.3mm after the probe touches the material, enter 5.3, (always a positive number).
  • Set 'Spindle on/off/ delay' to the desired Pierce delay in seconds.

Things you can adjust by editing the post:

  • Open the .cps file in Notepad
  • Search for 'USER ADJUST'
  • You can change the probe distance and probe feedrate to suite your machine.
  • Feedrate cannot be lower than 50mm/min, this is a GRBL internal limit.