Hypertherm MicroEDGE Pro Shape Cutting Control Rev.2 - Manual (Page 37)

SpecificationS
MicroEDGE Pro Instruction Manual 807290 1-3
CNC
The computerized numerical control (CNC) reads part programs and communicates with the other components of the
shape cutting system. It controls what parts (shapes) are cut from the material.
Refer to the sections in this manual for more detailed information about the hardware features of the MicroEDGE Pro
CNC. Refer to the following Phoenix ® software manuals for detailed information on the software that operates on the
MicroEDGE Pro CNC:
• Installation and Setup Manual (806410)
• Operator’s Manual (806400)
• Programmer’s Reference (806240)
Cutting table
The cutting table is the frame that supports the plate of material from which parts are cut. A typical cutting table has
two rails that run the length of the table on either side and form the track for the gantry. The gantry rides along these
rails and spans the width of the table. A torch height controller (THC) is attached to the gantry and provides the vertical
movement of the cutting torch.
The horizontal motion of the gantry and torch station, and the vertical motion of the torch on the THC provide the three
axes that are necessary for controlling the torch’s position on the plate. Additional equipment can be added to the
cutting table to permit beveling and other types of cutting.
Hypertherm does not manufacture cutting tables. For more information on the cutting table in your system, refer to the
manual that the table manufacturer supplied.
Plasma arc cutting (PAC) system
The cutting tool is the heart of any cutting system and may be a plasma, oxyfuel, laser, or waterjet system. The cutting
system controls key parameters, such as the plasma gas and assist gases, and controls how they are mixed.
Your cutting system may include a Hypertherm plasma system. Refer to the appropriate manual for additional
information. Electronic (PDF) versions of many Hypertherm manuals are available on the CNC.
If your plasma supply or cutting system is manufactured by another company, refer to the appropriate manual.