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<big><big>'''CUT-50 Plasma cutter'''</big></big> |
<big><big>'''CUT-50 Plasma cutter'''</big></big> |
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== Introduction == |
== Introduction == |
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[[File:Cut-50 01.jpg|250px|thumb|CUT-50 Plasma Cutter]] The CUT-50 Plasma cutter is a tool that can cut sheet metals using a jet of super-heated plasma in a way similar to a laser-cutter cuts through plastics. Using an electrical supply similar to a welder and a jet of high pressure air supplied by the [[tools/compressor|compressor]] it melts a thin channel through the metal and sprays the molten metal out the far side of the sheet. Although this tool uses a technology similar to a welder it produces a much smaller heated zone and far less UV light so while it is still a tool that requires skill and knowledge to use safely, [[Tools/plasma/induction|induction]] is recommended but not required. It's normally |
[[File:Cut-50 01.jpg|250px|thumb|CUT-50 Plasma Cutter]] The CUT-50 Plasma cutter is a tool that can cut sheet metals using a jet of super-heated plasma in a way similar to a laser-cutter cuts through plastics. Using an electrical supply similar to a welder and a jet of high pressure air supplied by the [[tools/compressor|compressor]] it melts a thin channel through the metal and sprays the molten metal out the far side of the sheet. Although this tool uses a technology similar to a welder it produces a much smaller heated zone and far less UV light so while it is still a tool that requires skill and knowledge to use safely, [[Tools/plasma/induction|induction]] is recommended but not required. It's normally in the metalworking desk in drawer B3B, with the spares in a small tray in the same drawer. The CUT-50 Plasma cutter is a 50A plasma metal cutting system that can cut steel up to 6mm thick. It can cut aluminium, brass, and stainless steel as well but additional safety equipment is needed. |
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== Current Status == |
== Current Status == |
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| 15th August 2021 || Mostly Functional || Duty cycle limits imposed by power connection |
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40A @ 25% |
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30A @ 50% |
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25A @ 100% |
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Parts and upgrades that are planned/Budgeted/Purchased for in the near future |
Parts and upgrades that are planned/Budgeted/Purchased for in the near future |
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* None planned |
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* Rewire and upgrade switches |
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* Fit 16A plug |
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== Plasma Cutter Caretakers == |
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=== Inductions === |
=== Inductions === |
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Usage requires use of Air compressor. |
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Robert Wooldridge |
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=== Maintainers === |
=== Maintainers === |
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These are the people who look after and repair the |
These are the people who look after and repair the plasma cutter, they're the ones to contact if there's any problems with it |
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| Steve-R || In reading around 50% of the time, fast response if in reading |
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== Recent Changes == |
== Recent Changes == |
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If you make any non-trivial changes to |
If you make any non-trivial changes to plasma cutter or perform maintenance please note it here, delete records older than 1 yr |
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* Remove 16-to-13A adopter as we have 16A sockets readily available now [[User:Stever|Stever]] ([[User talk:Stever|talk]]) 11:45, 25 June 2021 (BST) |
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* Change air fitting to work with new fittings on compressor [[User:Stever|Stever]] ([[User talk:Stever|talk]]) 16:51, 16 November 2020 (UTC) |
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Latest revision as of 17:23, 16 March 2024
CUT-50 Plasma cutter
Introduction Edit
The CUT-50 Plasma cutter is a tool that can cut sheet metals using a jet of super-heated plasma in a way similar to a laser-cutter cuts through plastics. Using an electrical supply similar to a welder and a jet of high pressure air supplied by the compressor it melts a thin channel through the metal and sprays the molten metal out the far side of the sheet. Although this tool uses a technology similar to a welder it produces a much smaller heated zone and far less UV light so while it is still a tool that requires skill and knowledge to use safely, induction is recommended but not required. It's normally in the metalworking desk in drawer B3B, with the spares in a small tray in the same drawer. The CUT-50 Plasma cutter is a 50A plasma metal cutting system that can cut steel up to 6mm thick. It can cut aluminium, brass, and stainless steel as well but additional safety equipment is needed.
Current Status Edit
Date | Status | Comment |
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15th August 2021 | Mostly Functional | Duty cycle limits imposed by power connection
40A @ 25% 30A @ 50% 25A @ 100% |
Planned Upgrades Edit
Parts and upgrades that are planned/Budgeted/Purchased for in the near future
- None planned
Plasma Cutter Caretakers Edit
Inductions Edit
Usage requires use of Air compressor.
The following people are able to provide inductions on the Plasma Cutter
Name/Contact | Notes |
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Robert Wooldridge
Maintainers Edit
These are the people who look after and repair the plasma cutter, they're the ones to contact if there's any problems with it
Name | Notes |
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Recent Changes Edit
If you make any non-trivial changes to plasma cutter or perform maintenance please note it here, delete records older than 1 yr