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==Safety==
*Eye protection: Shade 9-12 (depending on intensity of arc)
*Wear protective clothing: leather gloves, leather apron, cotton clothing. (no polyester/synthetics!)
*Clear the area of all flammables
*Avoid "blowback", which happens from either moving too fast or cutting in the middle of a workpiece rather than the edge
==Helpful Videos==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v==qd1L_9nljdg Plasma Cutter Basics]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v==84xB6ULeAUc Plasma Cutter and OxyFuel Cutting]
==Maintenance==
*The consumables may need replacing after using for awhile. There are 4 components that wear out:
**The ceramic cup
**The metal electrode
**The metal contact tip
**The ceramic ring
==Replacement Parts==
*[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0746H65CQ 100 Pcs Plasma Cutting Consumables for CUT50 machine]
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Revision as of 10:34, 24 October 2025

Work in Progress


Safety

  • Eye protection: Shade 9-12 (depending on intensity of arc)
  • Wear protective clothing: leather gloves, leather apron, cotton clothing. (no polyester/synthetics!)
  • Clear the area of all flammables
  • Avoid "blowback", which happens from either moving too fast or cutting in the middle of a workpiece rather than the edge

Helpful Videos

Maintenance

  • The consumables may need replacing after using for awhile. There are 4 components that wear out:
    • The ceramic cup
    • The metal electrode
    • The metal contact tip
    • The ceramic ring


Replacement Parts