Torch Table Industry Standards

=Introduction=

A study of industry standards reveals industry best practices as a basis for open-sourcing the techniques. Deep understanding of industry standard design rationales facilitates conversion to open source variant.

=List of Available Torch Tables and Associated Cost/Performance=


 * Plasma CAM - 4x4 foot area - $12-15k if height sensor.
 * TorchMate

=XYZ Drive=


 * Rack and pinion with geardown on 3 axes is by far the best option for optimizing performance/cost ratios

=Height Sensor=

=Control Software=

=CAM software=

=Plasma Cutter Head=

=Acetylene Head=