WLD 264A - Introduction to CNC Plasma Arc Welding: Module A

1. Demonstrate all safety protocol.
2. Use appropriate terminology in the CNC plasma arc cutting process.
3. Import images into Torchmate CAD.
4. Demonstrate and determine process for setting arc length and travel speeds for various materials 

1. Health, Safety, and Environmental Practices
   1. Eye and ear protection
   2. Electric shock
   3. Arc rays
   4. Fumes and gases
   5. Fire and explosion
   6. Cylinder handling
   7. Pinch and crush points
2. Plasma Cutting Terminology
   1. Definitions
   2. Applications
3. Plasma Cutting Equipment
   1. How plasma cutting works
   2. Manual plasma cutting
   3. CNC-operated plasma cutting
   4. Process variables
   5. Consumables
   6. Gas selection
   7. Cut quality
4. CNC Related Software and Coordinate Systems
   1. File types
   2. CNC software
   3. Coordinate systems
5. G-Code Programming
   1. Code letters
   2. Using G-Code
   3. G-Codes supported
6. Introduction to tool paths
   1. Tool path types
   2. Tool path offset
   3. Applications
7. Torchmate Driver Software User Interface
   1. Main screen features
   2. Menus
      1. Pull-down menu bar
      2. File
      3. Configuration
      4. Controller
      5. View
      6. Coordinates
      7. Favorites
   3. Boxes
      1. DRO
      2. Tool path viewport
   4. Control panels
      1. G-Code
      2. Jog
      3. Point
8. Test Cutting
   1. Set amperage
   2. Set the height
   3. Run the line speed test
   4. Set the best voltage
9. Introduction to Torchmate CAD
   1. Mainscreen features
   2. Importing Images into Torchmate CAD
      1. Vector graphics
      2. Raster images
      3. Importing raster images
10. Basic CAD Project
    1. Sizing a part
    2. Round corners
    3. Add text
    4. Create bridges
    5. Creating a tool path