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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] | |||
[[Category: Tool]] | |||
[[Category: Metal Shop]] | |||
[[Category: Safety Checkout]] | |||
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