Plasma Torch Holder With Intrinsic Spring Loaded Probe

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This break-away torch clamp assembly uses 9mm diameter x 3mm thick magnets (triple stacked in the body, single stack for the base). Upward movement under pressure is allowed with a special guide channel so that a hall effect sensor or mechanical switch can be affixed. The magnets pull the torch back down after pressure is removed, so there is no need for a spring or complex mechanical construction to have this used as a probe for finding the workpiece. The low resolution STL files are only included so Thingaverse will accept the upload, use the source code to generate files in whatever resolution you want, with the hole sizes you prefer (parametric).