CNC Plasma Table Build 17-20Jan2011 in San Diego!

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Workshops For Warriors provides vocational training to veterans of the US Armed Services. We will be building a Torchmate 3 CNC table right here in San Diego from 17 to 20 Jan 2011 with a team of veterans and active duty service-members.The specs on the machine are:-Torchmate 3 Bolt Together table-6 foot by 12 foot capacity table-Hypertherm Powermax85-Oxy-Acetylene Torch-PlatemarkerThanks again to Jim Colt at Hypertherm and Joe Hoffman at Torchmate for making this possible.We will be posting the build here and on YouTube if you wanted to see what was involved in the build. If you are a vet that wants to help, know an unemployed, or underemployed vet that needs a hand, or want to see the coolest CNC system in the market being built right here in San Diego, please contact us.Hope to see you at the Grand Opening 05Feb2011 from noon until 5pm.
Reply:Hypertherm has donated the Powermax85 that will be utilized on the Torchmate machine for this training program for veterans of the U.S. Armed forces that were injured in the line of duty.I will be at Workshop for Warriors San Diego facility to help with the installation, as well as for the Grand Opening on February 5th. Jim Colt
Reply:A big THANKS to Jim and Joe and all at Workshopsforwarriors for making this possible. Always great to hear of good things being done for our vets. Lord knows they've done enough for us.
Reply:thats AWESOME.good stuff, guys.
Reply:Bless you all.Matt
Reply:Sounds like a fantastic project, can't wait to see the buildGordhttp://gordsgarage.wordpress.com/
Reply:Thank you all for your support!We performed a pre-build inventory of all of the parts needed to build a 6 foot by 12 foot capacity Hypertherm/Torchmate TM3 CNC Plasma/Platemarker/Oxy-Acetylene/ and Router table for use in our new facility.  [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7Ka_Cx_F5c]YouTube - Hypertherm and Torchmate CNC Plasma Table Pre-build Inspection 11Jan2011[/ame]We would like to thank Hypertherm for the donation of a Powermax85 Plasma Unit, machine and hand torches, as well as a complete plasma cutting curriculum for our students.  We would also like to thank Allied Waste of San Diego, Republic Services, Torchmate, Solidworks, Microsoft, and MasterCam for their donations.  Watch us on 17Jan2011 as a dedicated team of active duty, drilling reservists, retired, and honorably separated vets assembles this amazing machine.  We will be posting our updates to weldingweb.We look forward to seeing you at our Grand Opening on 05Feb2010 from noon until 5pm at: Workshops For Warriors2528 Market StreetSan Diego, CA 92102www.workshopsforwarriors.orgSee you there!
Reply:As we have been building the table, cutting parts, and getting used to the software, I have to say that the customer support we have been receiving at Torchmate has been phenomenal! We have had some people on the line for an hour while troubleshooting a software glitch (generally our fault), or determining a setting. It has been such a relief to know that someone competent and articulate was on the other end. We have never hung up with an unresolved issue.Like I stated in the previous post, as soon as the volunteers are done editing the video (who wants to watch us unwrap boxes for 15 minutes?), we will post it.
Reply:I cannot say enough good things about Jim Colt and Hypertherm!Since our Grand Opening on 5Feb2011, Workshops For Warriors has been inundated with requests to train and place veterans into new jobs. Due to this staggering response, I have been remiss in thanking Hypertherm for their incredibly generous donation. For those of you that do not know, Jim Colt flew all the way to San Diego to donate the custom painted system (painted by Hypertherm production-line members) and then helped us tweak it for the best possible cuts. As if that were not enough, he then surprised us by giving us a 75' hand torch and consumables for both machine and hand torches. Hypertherm continued their involvement by donating Plasma Cutting instructional material, educational props, training DVD's and most importantly, competent, and courteous help every time we have needed it.It is not every day that you get this type of completely unsolicited, gracious, and patriotic help. Hypertherm has not asked us to market this, publicize their involvement, or do anything in return. That means a lot to me, and to those that have served. However, by remaining silent, no-one would know that we now have a top-notch plasma cutting system, which would have been out of our reach. This gives our vets an opportunity to train on bleeding-edge equipment which makes them commercially-viable when they present themselves to their future civilian employer.As someone that has served overseas in two separate war zones, and has dedicated a large portion of his life defending Freedom of Choice, I ask you to consider the following:The decision to spend your money is very powerful. When you buy something, you are voting for that product or corporation. Please ask yourself the following questions before spending your hard-earned money on your next purchase:1. Will my money go to a company that is based in America, employs locals, and manufactures in America?2. Will my money go to a company that cares for the environment and helps the community?3. Will my money go to a company that fosters innovation and increases America's manufacturing capability?When you buy from Hypertherm, the answer to all of those questions is a resounding YES.Thank you again Hypertherm (and Jim) for your help and donations. We will have the video of the rest of the build up as soon as the volunteers who are working on it finish it.Now that we have had it a little while, we have started to cut more and more items with the CNC table and are really enjoying it. If you are interested in seeing it in action, please send me an email at [email protected] and we will schedule a tour.Thank you all for supporting our troops!
Reply:Originally Posted by WorkshopsForWarriorsAs someone that has served overseas in two separate war zones, and has dedicated a large portion of his life defending Freedom of Choice, I ask you to consider the following:The decision to spend your money is very powerful. When you buy something, you are voting for that product or corporation. Please ask yourself the following questions before spending your hard-earned money on your next purchase:1. Will my money go to a company that is based in America, employs locals, and manufactures in America?2. Will my money go to a company that cares for the environment and helps the community?3. Will my money go to a company that fosters innovation and increases America's manufacturing capability?When you buy from Hypertherm, the answer to all of those questions is a resounding YES.