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| Metal fume/dust hazards ||
* General hazards of fine dusts, tendency to respiratory issues and headaches, need for for dust masks
* Hazards of
* Why are we restricted to carbon steels? (Cr2O3, Al2O3, NiO, CuO etc.)
** Is there interest in cutting other materials? (Will
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* Inspecting compressor and cut-50
** Looking for any defects or damage
** Are the shields and
** Checking compressor oil level
** Venting the compressor
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| Proper settings for the job ||
* Selecting proper pressure and how to cascade the regulators to give smooth regulation.
** Pressures range from around 3 bar for thinner material up to around 6 bar for thicker material
* How to choose a suitable current for your job
** Theoretically you should use 10A + 5A per mm of material thickness for steels, more for aluminium or copper
** But this cutter's gauge reads "Chinese amps" so use about double that
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