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How to use the EasyScriber on a CNC plasma table

The EasyScriber is a diamond-tip scribe that installs in your plasma torch in place of the cutting consumables. This page covers installation, helpful tips, and setup in SheetCam, PlasmaCAM, and Tracker CNC.

EasyScriber Installation

Installation is the same as changing plasma consumables.

  1. Unscrew the retaining cap.
  2. Remove the torch consumables.
  3. Insert the EasyScriber into the retaining cap.
  4. Thread the cap back onto the torch.

The diagram shows a Hypertherm Duramax torch in cutting setup and scribing setup. Other torches follow the same sequence.

Shows how the EasyScriber is installed into the torch
EASYSCRIBER USER TIPS

Tip Compression

The more you compress the EasyScriber's tip in to the body, the more down force it produces, and the more defined your scribe markings will be.

Scribe Speed

Slower scribe speeds will produce more defined results. 100 ipm is a good starting point and you can experiment with it from there to determine what you like best.

Delay Time

Set your pierce delay time to zero, your scribe does not require any delay once in contact with the material and this will save time.

Rapid Moves

Be sure that you have the scribe lifting up off the material completely before your rapid moves to eliminate "tails" at the end of your scribe lines.

Object Fills

Filling in your designs will add character and definition to your work. This can be done manually in CAD, automatically with add on extensions for CAD, or by using milling tool paths.

Double lines

Doubling up on lines with a small gap between them will also add definition to your work and is easily done in most CAD programs.

SHEETCAM SETUP
SheetCam Jet Tool settings for EasyScriber
  1. Create a new Jet Tool: Tools > New Jet Cutting Tool.
  2. Enter the settings shown in the window. Select this Jet Tool whenever you run the EasyScriber.
SheetCam Job Options for EasyScriber
  1. Open Options > Job Options.
  2. Set Rapid Clearance to 0.75 so the scribe lifts off the plate between operations.
PLASMACAM SETUP
PlasmaCAM Height Control settings
  1. Open Settings > Height Control and enter the values shown, then close the window.
  2. Install the EasyScriber, turn cut control off, and jog down until the tip is compressed 3/16"–1/2". More compression gives a deeper mark.
  3. Open Settings > Height Control again and click Zero next to Z shift (inch).
TRACKER CNC SETUP
Tracker CommandnCut settings for EasyScriber
  1. In CommandnCut open Edit > Settings.
  2. Enter the values highlighted in yellow when you run the EasyScriber.