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== Introduction == |
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[[User:Stever|Stever]] ([[User talk:Stever|talk]]) 08:16, 8 September 2018 (UTC) |
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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 stored under the metalworking desk, the spares for it are in the shelves above the desk in the north-west corner of the workshop. The CUT-50 Plasma cutter is a 50A plasma metal cutting system that can cut steel up to 8mm thick. It can cut aluminium and brass but additional safety equipment is needed. |
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== Current Status == |
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== Planned Upgrades == |
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The CUT-50 Plasma cutter is a 50A plasma metal cutting system that can cut steel up to 8mm thick. It can cut aluminium and brass but additional safety equipment is needed and [[tools/plasma/induction|induction]] is strongly recommended. |
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Parts and upgrades that are planned/Budgeted/Purchased for in the near future |
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* Rewire and upgrade switches |
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* Fit 16A plug |
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== Lathe Caretakers == |
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=== Inductions === |
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The following people are able to provide inductions on the Plasma Cutter |
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| Steve-R || |
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=== Maintainers === |
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These are the people who look after and repair the lathe, they're the ones to contact if there's any problems with it |
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! Name !! Notes |
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| Steve-R || In reading around 50% of the time, fast response if in reading |
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== Recent Changes == |
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If you make any non-trivial changes to lathe or perform maintenance please note it here, delete records older than 1 yr |
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