Plasma cutter, huge (Powercut 1500) ID:51

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Type Plasma cutter
Make/Model Powercut 1500
Serial number ??
Original owner William
Loan status Donated to Protospace
Arrival date July 2012
Location Welding/Metalworking Shop
Functional status Near Functional (read Repair Notes)
Usage permissions Open to Members & Friends
Certification Must be certified
Wiki-ID 51
Label 1.0" 1.5" 2.0"

Out of Service!

This tool has been up on the pallet racking near the metal area for some years, as legends say that the torch is worn out and/or damaged, and this machine's power requirements are incompatible with the bay supply / typical usage.

Usage Notes

  • Cuts metal via plasma arc
  • Eye protection must be worn at all times, (welding helmet or oxy/ace goggles suffice)
  • Leather gloves/sleeves required
  • Place workpiece on a raised surface, do not cut flush against floor or workbench
  • Attach grounding clamp, ensure good contact (no paint)
  • Set cutting power & air pressure according to workpiece thickness
  • NEVER cut without air supply at sufficient pressure, requires airflow for cooling
  • DO NOT make contact with tip to workplace, this melts the tip.
  • Tips gradually wear out, are consumable.

Specs

  • 3ph input
  • 20-90A output
  • Requires high volume compressed air supply