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|toolname=Plasma | | toolname = Plasma cutter | ||
|model=Powercut 1500 | | model = Powercut 1500 | ||
|serial=?? | | serial = ?? | ||
|owner=William | | owner = William | ||
|loanstatus=Donated to Protospace | | loanstatus = Donated to Protospace | ||
|arrived=July 2012 | | arrived = July 2012 | ||
|location=Welding/Metalworking Shop | | location = Welding/Metalworking Shop | ||
|status=Near Functional (read Repair Notes) | | status = Near Functional (read Repair Notes) | ||
|permission=Open to Members & Friends | | permission = Open to Members & Friends | ||
|certification=Must be certified | | certification = Must be certified | ||
|itemphoto=[[File: | | id = 51 | ||
| itemphoto = [[File:51.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
[[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 | ||
Latest revision as of 06:41, 22 February 2024
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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