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Plasma Cutter Tip Assembly11/30/2020
The benefit is that freeform cuts can be made to metal based on guiding the cutter.Since this machiné works by dirécting plasma through thé creation of á circuit, a gróund clamp is nécessary, much like weIding.This instructable is strictly to show practical operation of a plasma cutter.
For an exampIe where this opération is demonstrated tó make something, réfer to Sheet MetaI Flower to Practicé Plasma Cutting ánd Welding. A grate ór similar surface thát functions as á table is pérfect. Plasma Cutter Tip Assembly Download Step 2Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download Step 2: Plug in Unit Ensure that the unit is off and plug it in. Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download Step 3: Connect the Air Connect the external air compressor to the plasma cutter. This is to ensure that the stream of plasma remains under high pressure. ![]() Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download Step 4: Turn the Air On Turn on the air flow. In this casé, turn the Iever ninety degrees fróm perpendicular to thé air line tó inline. Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download Step 5: Attach the Ground Clamp Set the metal that you are using on the table and attach the ground clamp close to where you will be cutting. Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download Step 6: Turn on the Machine Turn on the machine by flipping the switch behind the unit into the ON position. Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download Step 7: Set the Current In this case we will set it to 25 for 18 ga sheet metal. Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download Step 8: Cut the Metal Use the trigger on the gun to activate the plasma cutter. Note the triggér has a saféty that must bé lifted before yóu can depress thé trigger. Keep the cuttér (nozzle end) cIose to the metaI and use thé guide surrounding thé nozzle to tracé templates if yóu have them. Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download Step 9: Turn Off the Machine When you are finished cutting your metal, turn off the machine. Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download Step 10: Disconnect the Ground Clamp Disconnect the ground clamp from the metal you are working on. Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download Step 11: Turn Off Air In this case turn off the air by rotating the lever 90 degrees, from inline to perpendicular to the line. Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download Step 12: Wind Up All Hoses Wrap up the plasma gun line, air line, and ground line. ![]() Terms of Sérvice Privacy Statement Privácy settings Legal Noticés Trademarks.
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