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Charley Davidson

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Picked this up today for $100.00 not sure if it's a deal or not, ordered a package of consumables off Ebay for $30.00

Cut thin stuff ok but failed on 3/8 or thicker but it's supposed to sever 1/2"

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Really doesn't look beefy enough for 1/2" there Charley.
 
Keep the info coming!
I've been looking at them also?
 
Charlie,
Look closely at the consumable and make sure they are undamaged. Even a slight nick will cut down on the power it can generate for a cut. The orifice MUST be round and undamaged as well as the center electrode. Also remember that the piercing height is 1/8th of an inch and 1/16th while cutting. If you drag it on the plate that will cut down on the life of your consumables big time too. So raise and hold the torch at 1/8 to pierce the hole and drop it to 1/16 and move on with the cut. Also make sure your air is clean and dry. If you see a green lookin haze in the cut or jet that means you have moisture in the system and it is attacking the copper in the electrode and damaging it too. PM me if your still having issues, but depending on the machine 3/8th may be about the max on used consumables. I use a magnifying glass to inspect mine and found that the orifice is super fragile and easy to elongate and damage. Good luck

Bob
 
I got a chance to read the manual and according to it is supposed to cut half inch, I fooled around with it some more on my compressor and had it cut in a little better took the tip apart and the consumables were trashed so I guess when the consumables, this should be pretty good for $100
 
Your air pressure should be regulated between 60 and 70 PSI for the best possible Plasma stream too. Too much pressure damages the orifice and not enough damages the electrode. Have Fun!!!

Bob
 
Yeah I had it set on 65 to 70 unless I need to cut some thin stuff I won't even mess with it till the consumables come
Thanks
 
Good deal Charley! The little bit of a learning curve is just about over and now the fun starts. Just remember it will burn you bad quick and depending on the machine it can give you a heck of a shock, just be careful and enjoy the new machine. I know my 60 Amp machine is a blast and it will sever 1 inch and cut 7/8ths all day long.

Bob
 
I had a small self contained Hypertherm at one time that did okay for artwork but sold it I've used several other ones in a factory setting
 
Make sure your air supply is *very* dry. Damp air/moisture will eat your consumables, and it will not cut nearly as well.

GG
 
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