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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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=== 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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| 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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Revision as of 06:48, 15 September 2018
CUT-50 Plasma cutter
Introduction
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 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.
Current Status
| Date | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 10th September 2018 | Fully Functional | No reported issues |
Planned Upgrades
Parts and upgrades that are planned/Budgeted/Purchased for in the near future
- Rewire and upgrade switches
- Fit 16A plug
Lathe Caretakers
Inductions
The following people are able to provide inductions on the Plasma Cutter
| Name/Contact | Notes |
|---|---|
| Steve-R |
Maintainers
These are the people who look after and repair the lathe, they're the ones to contact if there's any problems with it
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Steve-R | In reading around 50% of the time, fast response if in reading |
Recent Changes
If you make any non-trivial changes to lathe or perform maintenance please note it here, delete records older than 1 yr