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[[Category:Metalworking tools]] | [[Category:Metalworking tools]] | ||
== 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== | ==Usage Notes== | ||
* Cuts metal via plasma arc | *Cuts metal via plasma arc | ||
* Eye protection must be worn at all times, (welding helmet or oxy/ace goggles suffice) | *Eye protection must be worn at all times, (welding helmet or oxy/ace goggles suffice) | ||
* Leather gloves/sleeves required | *Leather gloves/sleeves required | ||
* Place workpiece on a raised surface, do not cut flush against floor or workbench | *Place workpiece on a raised surface, do not cut flush against floor or workbench | ||
* Attach grounding clamp, ensure good contact (no paint) | *Attach grounding clamp, ensure good contact (no paint) | ||
* Set cutting power & air pressure according to workpiece thickness | *Set cutting power & air pressure according to workpiece thickness | ||
* NEVER cut without air supply at sufficient pressure, requires airflow for cooling | *NEVER cut without air supply at sufficient pressure, requires airflow for cooling | ||
* DO NOT make contact with tip to workplace, this melts the tip. | *DO NOT make contact with tip to workplace, this melts the tip. | ||
* Tips gradually wear out, are consumable. | *Tips gradually wear out, are consumable. | ||
==Specs== | ==Specs== | ||
* 3ph input | *3ph input | ||
* 20-90A output | *20-90A output | ||
* Requires high volume compressed air supply | *Requires high volume compressed air supply | ||