WHAT'S NEW

Dynatorch is on the move... As promised, we continue to improve our existing products and add new innovations to our line.  Listed below are some of the changes and improvements as they are released.  We are always trying to improve.... if you have an idea or a suggestion, let us know about it...

 

Dec 21 2011  New versions of all the Dynatorch Shop software are available.  Versions 3.6.7.206 and 3.6.0.206

Dec 7 2011  New version of the Dynatorch 4.0 Shop software is available.  Version 4.0.0.215

Dec 6 2011  New versions of all the Dynatorch Shop software are available.  Version 4.0.0.214 and 3.6.7.204 and 3.6.0.204

Dec 2 2011  New version of the Dynatorch 4.0 Shop software is available.  Version 4.0.0.212

Nov 4 2011  NEW... the XLR-8 plasma cutting table is now available with the following features:

  • Dual drop side for easier loading and unloading of material

  • Linear bearings on the X axis master side

  • Water table option.

Nov 3 2011  New version of the Dynatorch 4.0 Shop software is available.  Version 4.0.0.210

Oct 28 2011  New versions of the Dynatorch Shop software are available.  Version 4.0.0.209  a well as version 3.6.0.203 and 3.6.7.203. 

Oct 20 2011  New versions of the Dynatorch 4 Shop software are available.  Version 4.0.0.206 is available from the subscription service.

Oct 6 2011  New versions of the Dynatorch 3.6 Shop software are available.  Version 3.6.7.202 and 3.6.0.202 are available from the subscription service. 

Sept 20 2011  New versions of the Dynatorch Shop software are available.  We now support 3 versions of the software. The original version number 3.6.0.x, is for 4x3 displays with a minimum screen resolution of  1024 x 768.  The latest release is 3.6.0.200

The 2nd supported version is 3.6.7.x and is for the newer 16x9 displays with a minimum screen resolution of 1920 x 1080.  This version has larger buttons and is compatible with the low cost touch screen monitors.  This latest release is 3.6.7.200

The 3rd supported version is our XLR-8 version 4.0  This version is only available in the wide screen format, 1902 x 1080, either with or without the touch screen.  This release is 4.0.0.200

Any and all of these versions are available form our subscription service download. (notice they now share a common build number of 200)

August 7 2011  Introducing Our Newest Drive System... Dynatorch XLR8

Dynatorch, a leader in plasma cutting technology, is proud to announce the introduction of our new XLR8 CNC servo motion control system with integrated arc voltage torch height control designed for plasma and oxy-fuel cutting.

The system utilizes the same feature rich Dynatorch software that users around the world praise for ease of use and flexibility. The new system offers increased torque, faster communications for greater detail and smoother motion. The XLR8 system will allow Dynatorch to expand systems to larger and more complex machines while keeping cost low.

All Dynatorch XLR8 systems ordered after August 7, 2011 will include FREE XLR8 (version 4.0) software upgrades until Jan 1, 2013.  

August 2 2011  New versions of the PlasmaMate (1.0.1.060) and TubeMate (1.0.0.022) are available. 

July 29 2011  New versions of the Dynatorch Shop software is available, this is version number 3.6.0.137  

July 22 2011  New versions of the Dynatorch Shop software is available, this is version number 3.6.0.136  

July 21 2011  New versions of the PlasmaMate (1.0.1.056) and TubeMate (1.0.0.020) are available. 

July 18 2011  New versions of the PlasmaMate and TubeMate are available. 

July 9 2011  A new version of the Dynatorch Shop software is available, this is version number 3.6.0.134  

June 14 2011  A new version of the Dynatorch Shop software is available, this is version number 3.6.0.130  This addresses access violations during registration.

June 6 2011  A new version of the Dynatorch Laser is available. It is our first fiber optic laser system. This system is very low maintenance and simple to install. The 400 watt unit on this system can cut steel up to 1/8" thick. More powerful lasers up to 1000
watt are available able to cut steel up to 1/4". See a video of this unit cutting 16 gage stainless steel on you tube here 

April 6 2011  A new version of the Dynatorch Shop software is available, this is version number 3.6.0.129  This version has an installation option for compatibility with some older machines that use the 2315 motors.   If you do not know your motor model number, go ahead and install the new version.  If you experience buffer underflow errors immediately, then you have the older motors and should re-install with the old motor compatibility option. 

March 29 2011  A new version of the Dynatorch Shop software is available, this is version number 3.6.0.128

March 25 2011  A new version of the Dynatorch Shop software is available, this is version number 3.6.0.127 

March 7 2011  A new version of the Dynatorch Shop software is available, this version has a new path algorithm for smoother sharp corner transitions. In case you have changed the default value of "Stop the continuous path if the Angle between segments exceeds", be sure to set it back to 45 degrees.  This setting can be found on the Advanced tab of the machine settings. (*That setting value of 45 is important, please write this instruction down and check it after you install this upgrade.)   The new release is Version 3.6.0.126    Also added the M120 code for special re-zeroing of the Y axis.   Also, this version release is available in a widescreen format, and suitable for the wide as well as wide touchscreen monitors (minimum resolution is 1920 x 1080).  Please call for this version.   

Feb 7 2011  A new version of the Dynatorch Shop software is available, this is a maintenance release Version 3.6.0.121  This addresses the up/down incrementors on the main screen.  Version 120 had the first click reverse direction.

Feb 3 2011  A new version of the Dynatorch Shop software is available, this is a maintenance release Version 3.6.0.120  This updates the ohmic sensor for use in the legacy drives. 

Dec 29 2010  A new version of the Dynatorch Shop software is available, this is a maintenance release Version 3.6.0.119  This updates the default feedrate for machines set in metric mode. 

Nov 18 2010  Look for our End if the Year Blow-out SALE starting Nov 22 and going through Dec 23, call for details...

Nov 15 2010  A new version of the Dynatorch Shop software is available, this is a maintenance release Version 3.6.0.118 

Aug 25 2010  A new version of the Dynatorch Shop software is available, this is a maintenance release Version 3.6.0.117 

Aug 23 2010  A new release of the Shop software available,  This new version has the ability to disable the retract THC if it ohmic sensor touches the plate while cutting. This new version is 3.6.0.116

Aug 17 2010  WE ARE HAVING A SALE !!!   5% - 8% discount for the next 30 days.... call us for more details....   We have an update to the Shop version of the Dynatorch software is available, This update allows manual entry of the DASH offset parameter. New version number is 3.6.0.115

Aug 11 2010  A maintenance release of TubeMate and PlasmaMate are available from the subscription service.  The new versions are TubeMate V1.0.0.17 and PlasmaMate 1.0.0.052 

Aug 10 2010  A new release of the Shop software available,  This new version, if used in conjunction with the Ohmic Sensor, has the ability to retract the THC if it ohmic sensor touches the plate while cutting. This new version is 3.6.0.114  From here on out, only version 3.6 will be enhanced, and should be the version everyone is running.  Version 3.4.1.160 and 3.2.2.224 and have been deprecated. All users are encouraged to upgrade to version 3.6 for the latest enhancements. 

July 15 2010  A new release of the Technogon Independent THC is available,  This new version now includes:  Ohmic plate sensing as well as touch force sensing.   New software features include user adjustable down force setting and user adjustable Sensitivity setting.  These features allow the end user to fine tune the performance of the THC to match his mechanics and cutting styles.

July 15 2010  A new release of the 3.4  and 3.6 software is available form the subscription service, the new versions are: 3.4.1.160 and 3.6.0.112.  These add new features that were requested by some of our customers.  This is the final update for version 3.4, users are encouraged to switch to version 3.6

June 20 2010  A new release of the 3.6 software is available form the subscription service, version 3.6.0.110 

 April 28 2010  A new release of the 3.4 software is available form the subscription service, the new version is 3.4.1.158     We also now offer the beta version 3.6.0.108 as a download from the subscription service  Version 3.6 will work with any motor or combination of motors that we have used in the past 7 years, This version is the combination of the older version 3.2 and the current version 3.4.

April 26 2010  A new product has been released  It is our Ohmic Touch Sensor 

April 6 2010  A new release of PlasmaMate is available.  The new version is 1.0.1.49  The Dynatorch software was also updated to version 3.4.1.157.  Also version 3.6 has a new beta version as well as TubeMate has a new beta version.

March 17 2010  A new release of PlasmaMate is available with 1 additional new shape.  The new version is 1.0.1.47 

March 15 2010  A new release of PlasmaMate is available with 4 new shapes.  The new version is 1.0.1.45  As announced on October 23rd we now have the new version 3.6 software for DynaTorch shop is available for beta testing. Contact us. 

February 2 2010  A maintenance release for Dynatorch software is available for version 3.2. The new version is 3.2.2.224.  This is the final update for version 3.2, users are encouraged to switch to version 3.6

January 26 2010  A maintenance release for Dynatorch software is available for version 3.4. The new version is 3.4.1.155

January 22 2010  A maintenance release for PlasmaMate has been released. The new version is 1.0.1.45

January 15 2010  Two new versions of the Dynatorch software are available: Version  3.2.2.223 and Version 3.4.1.154.   These is a maintenance update related to the DASH system for version 3.2 and Version 3.4 gets a new feature used to locate the corner of a plate randomly thrown on the table. It also adds the table outline when you are using the tube cutter attachment.  Both are available from the subscription service.

January 7 2010  Dynatorch goes Hollywood!!   Howe and Howe Inc. is a leading developer of high tech products for industry, military and police. Recently we have featured their Ripsaw remotely controlled, high speed tank on our website. It was created, in part, using a Dynatorch plasma cutting table with tube cutting capability.

Dynatorch products were selected as a critical asset of their development facility based on our reliability, accuracy, speed and ease of operation. We are proud Howe and Howe Inc. selected Dynatorch out of a wide field of other CNC companies.

The Discovery channel has created an exciting new program called Howe and Howe Tech that features the crew at Howe and Howe Inc. designing, building and testing products created by true American entrepreneurs. It is this spirit that has made America great. The program is on the Discovery channel Tuesday evenings at 10 PM Eastern time. Check it out to see Dynatorch in action.

January 5 2010  We just added our new Control Console option.  This control panel features a flat LCD monitor with the option of the touch screen.  Call for more details.

January 1 2010  To all our customers and friends, the staff of Dynatorch wishes you a happy healthy and prosperous New Year.

November 28 2009  We just added a new WeCIM tutorial video to our Videos page  

November 20 2009  We are back from a very successful Fab-Tech Show at McCormick Place in Chicago.   While there, we added new customer requested features to our software  The new version of the 3.4 software is now available  3.4.1.150

October 30 2009  We are packed and ready for the Fab-Tech Show.  Dynatorch will display for the first time, our Laser Cutter attachment for our systems.  Click here to view a video demo or view it along with all our products on our Videos page.  See us at the Fab-Tech in Chicago's McCormick place Nov 15 - Nov 18th booth number 34106.   A new version of the 3.4 software is also available (as well as the formerly non-supported version 3.2).  This new version fixes an odd error that may have caused the slave axis to home to a different position compared to the master.  This new version is V3.4.1.149 and version 3.2.2.222 (the final 3.2 version).  

October 23 2009  A new version of the 3.4 software is available, this adds the ability to specify an alignment move in degrees. It also allows the mirroring of a tap file in the Modify tap file section. The new version is 3.4.1.147    Version 3.2 is no longer supported for updates, instead we are working on a combined version that will communicate with both the 3.2 and 3.4 motors.  When that is completed, customers with the 3.2 motors will be able to enjoy the 3.4 software additions.  This will most likely become version 3.6... when it is released, we will let you know.   The current and final version of 3.2  is  3.2.2.116

October 6 2009  It’s shipping day at Dynatorch.  These crated and uncrated machines are leaving for the four points of the compass. We want to thank our new and existing customers for their confidence in Dynatorch. That confidence has allowed us to weather the current economic conditions and expand our work force. Again, thanks.

September 30 2009  Dynatorch is pleased to offer free DXF files courtesy of Cascade Metal Designs. Click on the following link to access: www.customdxffiles.com

August 26 2009  The incredible Dynatorch tube cutting system has been upgraded to simplify operations. The Y axis carriage now extends past the end of the machine cantilevered over the slave side. This eliminates dismounting and remounting the torch and lifter assembly. Crash detection, DASH, laser locator and all accessories function normally. New wiring and Servo-Select switch box allow changeover without disconnecting any cables, just flip a switch to change from plate cutting to round tube cutting. Our fantastic Dynatorch Tube Cutter made even better.

August 24 2009  A new version of the 3.4 software is available with added functionality. The new version is 3.4.1.142       Version 3.2 has also been updated to 3.2.2.112

August 3 2009  We have uploaded two new versions of the software. These are Beta versions, if you would like to test these versions, please download the latest version, compatible with your motors from the subscription service. They are version 322111 and 341141.

July 16 2009  We now offer a Touch Screen Monitor for our control systems.  Check out this new option  here

June 30 2009  New versions of all our CNC software are available.   The Shop versions are 3.4.1.137 and 3.2.2.107.  These versions added the ability to turn all motors back on with the ALT-A keys and the ability to go directly to a g-code line number by clicking on the line number indicator. It also warn if the slave motor has been wired wrongly causing the auto-correction to jump the gear teeth.  Added G-codes that will move to the user programmable positions.

June 18 2009  New versions of all our CNC software are available.   The Shop versions are 3.4.1.134 and 3.2.2.104.  These versions adds the Save and Open command from the edit screen.  It also adds an output that turns on the exhaust fan when the system is restarted in the middle of the code.  And finally, the "most recently used files" is enhanced.

June 03 2009  New versions of all our CNC software are available.   The 3.4 Shop and 3.4 Office as well as the 3.2 versions offers the fixed offsets for use with drill attachments.  the new versions are 3.4.1.132 and 3.2.2.102  Both available form the subscription service..

May 18 2009  New versions of  The 3.4 Shop and 3.4 Office software fixes some small bugs in gcode to dxf conversion, default feedrate, and an output description label. The new version is 3.4.1.130.

May 5 2009  A new version of  The 3.4 Shop software adds more user defined position buttons.  Version number is now 3.4.1.127 

Apr 21 2009  New versions of  The 3.4 Shop software adds a most recently used files button, which allows you to re-open the the any one of the last 8 files that were previously opened.

Apr  6 2009  New versions of  The 3.4 Shop software fixes an issue where the laser locator will not turn on during the E-Stop assist.  This is fixed now. The new versions have the number 3.4.1.122 available for download on the subscription page.

Mar 31 2009  New versions of  The 3.4 Shop and Office software fixes small issues. The new versions have the number 3.4.1.121 available for download on the subscription page.

Mar 31 2009  New version of  The 3.4 Shop software fixes small issues. The new version is 3.4.1.120 available for download on the subscription page.

Mar 30 2009  New version of  PlasmaMate is available. V1.0.0.44  It fixes some small bugs, 

Mar 27 2009  New version 3.41119  is available in the Shop version.  Ability to skip unused comports for faster startups. Fixed some general bugs and basic code maintenance.  Updated the help file for some new M-Codes

Mar 10 2009  New version 3.41114  is available in the Shop version.  The laser locator now turns on when the system is under joystick control.

Feb 20 2009 New version 3.20294  is available in both the Shop and Office versions.  A small calculation bug in the dxf converter for ellipses was discovered and fixed

Feb 19 2009  New version 3.41113 is available in both the Shop and Office versions.  A small calculation bug in the dxf converter for ellipses was discovered and fixed

Feb 16 2009  New version 3.4 is available for download from the Subscription service page.  341112   This version included an update help file and the Plate Alignment feature.   It has the new default values for the new Torch axis lifter station.   

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