Larger plasma torches with larger cutting orifices produce larger kerfs, cutting thick material with less bevel. Smaller plasma torches with smaller cutting orifices produce smaller kerfs, cutting finer detail in thin material. (Aluminum and copper require much more power.) Bevel and kerf width should be considered.
You need about 25 amps for every ¼" of steel thickness you want to cut. Cutting capacity (amperage) is based on your application.
Most Hypertherm, Miller, Hobart, Lincoln, Century, HTP and some Thermal Dynamics models have contact arc starting. Cutters with high voltage/high frequency or capacitive mechanisms may work but are not recommended. Contact arc starting mechanism (not to be confused with dragable tips contact start is also called solenoid start). (Expensive machine torch is not needed hand torch cuts with the same parts just as well.) An angled handle (like 70 ) is preferred over a straight 90 handle, although either style will work well. A scanner with software that can export Windows Bitmap (.BMP) files is useful for artistic applications.ģ Plasma Cutter Requirements Hand torch configuration with 25' cord is recommended (minimum is 15').
A 3-button mouse is recommended (or mouse with wheel configured as middle button when pressed). IEEE 1284 compliant parallel port cable (optimum length is 6'). A true physical parallel port is required (not a USB to parallel converter, for example). Standard bi-directional EPP or PS/2 mode (5V preferred) parallel port dedicated strictly for controlling the PlasmaCAM cutting table. DVD ROM drive and 10 GB free hard disk space. (Laptops are not recommended due to their common port problems.) Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista or 7 installed. Personal Computer Requirements Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz or equivalent/faster PC. The software is simple to use with a standard PC. The unit uses a hand held plasma to create quality profiled parts. UK Training also available.Ģ Why PlasmaCAM PlasmaCam is a low cost CNC Plasma Profiler that allows Profiling at home or in a light fabrication workshop. Complete systems built by us and ready to earn you money. 1 PlasmaCAM DHC 2 CNC Plasma Profiling System Rapid are an officially appointed UK Sales and Service Agent For PlasmaCam.
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