How to buy a CrossFire Pro - Lessons learned after 1 year with Langmuir Systems plasma cutting table

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The CrossFire Pro has been a game changer for our race truck build. I get questions about it all the time, so I made this "How to buy a CrossFire Pro" video to help the guys out there that are just like me. I wanted to get into plasma cuting without a huge investment. There is so much advice about what you should buy and add to this system, but what do you REALLY NEED to get started with quality parts that will work. I tell you what has worked for me for a year.
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There are many great KZfaq channels out there...here are a few of my favorites that have helped me get ready for this build.
Welding Tips and Tricks: Jodi gives welding instruction and has and shows you how to use the things he sells in his store. Prices seem reasonable. / weldingtipsandtricks
The Fabrication Series: Great instruction and explanation about suspension design and welding / @thefabricatorseries
Wings World: These guys just build cool stuff and provide great tips along the way. / @wingsworldchannel
Doug Bug: My hero when it comes to building really cool stuff on a budget. Doug provides great instruction on how to use Bend-tech software. / @dougbugbuilder
Driveway Engineer: Another one of my heroes in the “make it happen on a budget world” Start here if you want to know which LS engine to look for and references on how to remove VATS. / @dougbugbuilder
Busted Knuckle Film: The Rock Rod Tech has some of the best, easy to understand instruction for many things like suspension design and safety equipment • How to Build a Custom ...
Filthy Motorsports: also owner of www.crawlpedia.com has everything you want to know about King shocks and suspension setup. / filthyms
Ucandoit2: Great step by step video about how to make a stand alone LS engine using an LM7. / @ucandoit2mike

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@tomthompson7400 3 жыл бұрын

great review , very helpful.

@onefortheroad2291 3 жыл бұрын

Great job as always brother! One of the best video series on the crossfire pro on KZfaq

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@andrewgreaves2687 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the next videos about fusion 360 parts

@valleytractorservices9310 3 жыл бұрын

Subbed and super excited to see your fusion 360 video next

@Engineerboy100 3 жыл бұрын

great video, thank you.

@MLFranklin 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered a CrossFire Pro and used your discount code. I appreciate the advice and guidance I've gotten on your channel.

@ntdracing 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks.

@PrimalOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know that I will be getting one of these anytime soon, but your video was very clear and understandable. Jason

@Joemx82 2 жыл бұрын

3am and watching your videos I just made up mind and placed my order - tried to mirror your setup. Many thanks

@ntdracing 2 жыл бұрын

Your best decisions are made at 3am. It is fun when your 9am self wakes up and hopes your 3am self knew what they were doing.

@KarasCyborg 2 жыл бұрын

Like how you got your air compressor setup on casters with the various filters and line spools!

@kwasg3 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for great vids. I bought a crossfire pro in the first batch and the delays from covid etc made me miss the job I bought it for, so it is actually still in the boxes it shipped in. 2 years later trying to get back to it and your vids are a great help. Subscribed! The poo poo forums were/are sometimes discouraging, but you make it look easy and fun.

@ntdracing Жыл бұрын

Most amazing tool I have ever owned. Good luck.

@michaelt.9372 3 жыл бұрын

Best crossfire pro videos on youtube!

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment! I am working on a video about 2D with Fusion 360 and the CF Pro right now.

@michaelt.9372 3 жыл бұрын

@@ntdracing awesome. I'm looking forward to it

@carpinosmetalworks 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried cutting something like 20oz sheet copper out? I'm curious with so much expansion and contraction in the material if the automatic hight adjustment/fire control can keep up? Thanks for the video

@jaylove4011 Жыл бұрын

Love you bro you motivated me to invest into my future with this one (GWF) Weldlife

@ntdracing Жыл бұрын

Many thanks and good luck. Remember, there will be something frustrating that happens in the process. Langmuir Systems is good with customer service, but the real help is the amazing group of owners on FB and the LS forum. These are the folks that will help you with answers at midnight on a Sunday.

@0321Matatiue 3 ай бұрын

Great video! I’m curious how well does it cut aluminum? Looking to cut 1/4”. Thanks!

@joshsoorlin579 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid again man do more onnthis machine

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I am finishing the edit on 3D parts right now. Hope to have it out tomorrow.

@StLbfdup Жыл бұрын

good video, I bought a primeweld cut60 dual voltage a year or so ago thinking i will buy this table later. they use to offer the Cut60 for this table but have switched. my question is why and will a cut 60 work(i cant see why not).

@davidmays3333 3 жыл бұрын

Great job explaining everything!

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@237amStudios 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought my Pro... Thanks for the review.....

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

Cool…thanks for watching.

@glennmartonic6376 2 жыл бұрын

is it working as expected......or is it a headache

@237amStudios 2 жыл бұрын

@@glennmartonic6376 Still waiting on a few parts before I get up and running... so far the packaging/etc was easy to assemble

@ntdracing 2 жыл бұрын

My CrossFire Pro and RW45 still work like new…maybe better considering software updates.

@megadesertdiesel1468 3 жыл бұрын

You have some of the best clearest videos on the Crossfire Pro. I’m ordering one this week and cant wait to get mine in May. That cut in the exhaust tubing is awesome, no more step bits for O2 bung holes. Would be awesome if it notched tubing also. Lol. Maybe a new Langmuir product?

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

It would be cool if they had a tube feed system. I must have cut 200 fish mouths with an angle grinder for HONCHO! I am getting ready to start another truck, and that would save me days. It would be much appreciated if you use the link in my description when you order. Thanks for watching.

@megadesertdiesel1468 3 жыл бұрын

@@ntdracing do you have a coupon code or just use the link?

@Chris-nt9lk 3 жыл бұрын

@@megadesertdiesel1468 do everything you need to do almost purchase one on their site just don’t hit the final purchase click. They should send you an email for $100 off the next day. They did for me anyways.

@curtismateja1604 2 жыл бұрын

How’s the cutting tolerances on these bad boys?

@jeffreybreitschopf5993 3 жыл бұрын

How accurate are your cuts? +/-X.XX?

@MrClockw3rk Жыл бұрын

Have you used it on 16 gauge steel by chance? Any issue with warping?

@williamlabonville6522 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I’m thinking about purchasing one. I’m a pretty good diy guy but fear the computer programming aspect. How steep was the learning curve using fusion 360?

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

I think my 2D and 3D videos with the Langmuir systems tutorials will get you cutting in no time. I taught my 7yo to use Fusion 360 for 3D printing...you got this.

@cutweldngrind Жыл бұрын

I was shocked you only paid $18 in Taxes then I saw Ca Tax $274....I'm debating if to get the regular or pro table still. I'm hoping to build a shop soon so thats also affecting me on pressing Buy.

@94auwing 3 жыл бұрын

Great information do they make a machine torch for the razor weld?

@codygillis4848 3 жыл бұрын

They do not.

@creo3744 2 жыл бұрын

Can I used my own program Creo and Solidworks?

@imbrandon16 2 жыл бұрын

why don't you just replace the plugs on the bottom of the table with a ball valve...? are they not NPT threads? i'm thinking about picking up one of theses little tables as a starter table to sort of dip my toe into CNC and CAD, see if it's worth it for me to get a big 5x10 more expensive table.

@AP-rs5kq Жыл бұрын

What do you do for ventilation? It looks like you have the crossfire pro in a relatively small room or it that just an aspect of the video? How high is the Cieling in the room? Thanks

@ntdracing Жыл бұрын

I open doors on both sides of the shop and run a large fan.

@jacobezell9521 2 жыл бұрын

You have 1 dislike! I like it and am interested in buying one!

@ntdracing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I do not think you can beat Langmuir Systems when it comes to a solid design, providing customers with simple technical information and most importantly, the thousands of great costumers on the forums and Facebook that are eager to help each other out.

@corncrasy 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a promo code? I'm going to order one this weekend! Can't wait! I'll be watching your videos for more tips!

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, just a normal affiliate link. Thanks for watching.

@glennmartonic6376 2 жыл бұрын

ive been on their forum for about 6-7 months......the people there truly try to help others with problems.....but.....there are still many people having problems with either the THC or some other misfire.....is it the razorweld...the THC.....the fire control? even though $5000 for this sounds nice.......i'm on the fence about purchasing.....

@ntdracing 2 жыл бұрын

Good question. I had a few problems that I thought was caused by the Razorweld, but it was my computer trying to run the old FireControl. All my issues went away with the new FireControl. I’m going to get the Razorweld again on the XR.

@AlessioSangalli 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Mr. NTD, about the casters, when moving the table around it is bound to not be perfectly level. Do you feel that is a problem ?

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

I do not think so. THC compensates for things not being level. As long as things are kept square, I think you will be good. Watch in the video where I cut into the tube. Cannot get more out of level than that and the cut was good.

@AlessioSangalli 3 жыл бұрын

@@ntdracing yeah ok but in reality when a four legged item is"level" what it really means is that all four points are on the same plane, that means no bending. I guess a bent frame would not cut square especially on larger pieces. However, it seems according to your experience it shouldn't be a big deal. I love the concept to have everything on casters.

@rogerbeavers4990 3 жыл бұрын

Laptop specs? Thanks! Great video

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

ASUS Intel 2.3 GHz 12GB RAM 64 Bit OS Thanks for watching.

@JR-qz3zt 3 жыл бұрын

Good info. However, I'm a metal artist. Can I download a drawing from the internet or something I've designed in paint and make the necessary changes to plasma cut the final design or is it basically an Autocad type software and I'll have to draw up everything from scratch? No importing images to be tweaked to my design in other words.

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I will work on a video for that soon.

@824WaterBoy 3 жыл бұрын

If you can create a DXF file, fusion can convert that to a sketch in the CAD software so you don't have to sketch it yourself

@erik_dk842 Жыл бұрын

@@824WaterBoy A bit late, but drawings are usually bitmap pixels, individual dots, whereas DXF and other CAD formats are vectors. Converting bitmap formats into vectors is not trivial.

@AlessioSangalli 3 жыл бұрын

Very good but honestly even on the langmuir forums most people talk about and get a prime weld cut 60 plasma cutter,

@edegagne 3 жыл бұрын

Disagree. The overall majority of buyers are going with the RW45 as part of the purchase. That said, I do see the Prime Weld machines getting more popular.

@AlessioSangalli 3 жыл бұрын

@@edegagne please I meant discussion, not actual buying numbers. In this video the two plasma cutters that are named are the razor and the VERY expensive hypertherm. I believe a mention of the Primeweld 60A would have been fair

@glennmartonic6376 2 жыл бұрын

@@edegagne youre absolutely right....

@trideout447 3 жыл бұрын

How long did it take you to assemble the table by yourself?

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

About a day. If I had to do it again without taking video, only a few hours. Thanks for watching.

@talkingshed1865 2 жыл бұрын

can you use bricscad 3d cad with it?

@ntdracing 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure. I only use Fusion 360 and am starting to tinker with SolidWorks. But it might…I think you would only have to see if it generates code can be read by SheetCam. Sorry I could not be more helpful.

@geostan86jack11 3 жыл бұрын

💯💯👍🏽

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mikejd35d23 2 жыл бұрын

The picture on your shop wall is who?

@MsMango-rq6cw 11 ай бұрын

Hey , I figured I should ask your help on this, I have a pro along with the razor weld 45, I’ve been using it for a few months, it was working fine yesterday, I could tell the air wasn’t as strong though coming out the torch however, I haven’t replaced my nozzle and electrode at all which I ordered some parts that will come in tomorrow. That all being said I ordered them because I tried using it today and it didn’t even work, it was like a dry run, no air coming through , idk if that means the air is bad or as in like moisture in the plasma cutter?, would that be a thing, for the last few months I’ve had a little moisture just around where the hose connects to the cutter, I have a filter and I do release the moisture out of it every time I get done using the table for the day. Do u think it in general is not even streaming air because the consumables are bad or there’s an even worse problem that has to do with the cutter. What I’m hoping you’ll say is that the internal computer won’t stream air without the electrode and nozzle firing off from the initial electricity but idk if that’s how it works.

@ntdracing 11 ай бұрын

If you have used it for a few months on the same consumables, I would say that is most likely your problem. They are easy to remove and inspect. I change them before every high dollar cut.

@MsMango-rq6cw 11 ай бұрын

@@ntdracing thanks I hope that’s all it is, quick question tho, do u frequently get moisture at the connecting parts where the air hose and plasma cutter meet?

@ntdracing 11 ай бұрын

I do not think so, but maybe. I am betting new consumables will fix your problem. Good luck.

@AydogduTechnology 3 жыл бұрын

Can l cut 2mm aluminum?

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

No problem.

@drill2.087 9 ай бұрын

Dumb question, how does the torch cut through the material but not cut into your table?

@ntdracing 9 ай бұрын

It will cut the slats a little, but the water stops the torch from cutting too deep. Even without water, it will not cut through the table.

@TheRoadtoGonzo 3 жыл бұрын

Are you still using the Razorweld or did you end up switching to a Hypertherm?

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

The RW survives. Still working strong.

@TheRoadtoGonzo 3 жыл бұрын

@@ntdracing good to know. How thick can you reasonably get a good cut with it? I mean the stuff your doing is going to way surpass anything I can come up with so it may be a great fit for me.

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRoadtoGonzo I cut up to 1/4 with good results. I have not cut thicker, but am sure it would.

@TheRoadtoGonzo 3 жыл бұрын

@@ntdracing probably more than enough for me, thank you for that. Can I just sneak in a few more questions - what gauge wire and plug does it use and breaker size does it take? Which model dewalt compressor you running? TY

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRoadtoGonzo I left all the electrical to my electrician. He put my 240V outlets on two 30amp Breakers. My guess is that it takes two for the two phases? I do not know what gauge wire he used.

@stocky9218 3 жыл бұрын

Shipping cost for me was 1000 Australian dollars. All up it cost be 6 grand

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Hope you will be able to make up the cost while using the table.

@stocky9218 3 жыл бұрын

@@ntdracing I sure hope so too. If my plan works then I should easily be able to

@0312884 3 жыл бұрын

fusion 360 cad is fine but the cam is not that good. Also you can't create and export dxf files to use on Sheetcam which is a much better cam program.

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

I agree it is not for everyone. My point is that it is great for someone like me. Arguably one of the best CAD programs , free or not, and CAM in one place. My next two videos are probably more geared towards people who make one-off parts to use on projects. I built most of my race truck with Fusion 360 and the CF Pro. Maybe not the best for those who are selling making and selling signs and art.

@24vignettes94 3 жыл бұрын

First comment. What do I win?

@ntdracing 3 жыл бұрын

One six pack. To be presented at mile 200 in the Baja 1000. Might be warm and shaken a bit, Thanks for watching.

@StarBellySneetch Жыл бұрын

Wait… you paid 300 dollars for a California tax? So if you “import” something from Woodlands, TX. You pay a customs fee? Wwwtff?

@ntdracing Жыл бұрын

Just moved to Colorado…

@codygillis4848 3 жыл бұрын

My razorweld 45 is the most unreliable piece of equipment I own. I’ve ordered a Hypertherm with a machine torch. In addition to being unreliable, Razorweld does not provide any feeds and speeds cut charts, so everything is trial and error till you get it dialed in. Metal is far too expensive to waste experimenting with amperage, airflow, and travel speed. Razorweld, in my opinion, is the worst piece of equipment I’ve ever wasted $900 on. If you’re spending this kind of money on a system like this, why not go with the best?

@jamessss5556 3 жыл бұрын

is it a normal cut 45 or the cnc version? im struggling to keep my working right now