Are there different size tips for plasma cutter?

This is a good plasma cutter and will do a lot of great cutting, but HF only sells one size tip/nozzle (0.9mm, 40 amp) for that plasma cutter to do all your cutting.

How do you determine what consumables to use in a plasma system?

Make sure you have adequate gas and coolant flow, a good work cable connection, and set amperage levels that your consumables can support. Using 10-gauge steel as an example, if you want to use an 85-amp air plasma system to cut parts with the best possible cut quality, you should choose low-amperage consumables.

What does the nozzle do in plasma cutting?

A plasma torch uses an alloy copper nozzle to constrict the ionized gas stream to focus the energy to a small cross section. The principle is the same as using a magnifying glass to concentrate the sun’s energy to create intense heat.

What are plasma cutting consumables?

What Are Plasma Cutter Consumables? Plasma cutter consumables are a set of components in your plasma cutter that gradually wear over time until they need to be replaced: they have a life cycle.

What type of material can plasma cutter cut?

Plasma cutting is a process that cuts through electrically conductive materials by means of an accelerated jet of hot plasma. Typical materials cut with a plasma torch include steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass and copper, although other conductive metals may be cut as well.

What are plasma nozzles made of?

Typically made from ceramic or volcanic ash, a swirl ring controls and swirls the plasma gas around the electrode and into the nozzle. This controls the point where the arc is attached to the emitter. It also controls the plasma flow through the nozzle affecting the edge angularity.

What voltage does a plasma cutter use?

Primary power Plasma cutting requires two basic elements — air and electricity — so the next question to ask is what type of input power is available. Several 30-amp plasma cutters, such as the Spectrum® 375 X-TREME™, operate using 120- or 240-volt power.

How thick can a 110 plasma cutter cut?

Air Plasma Cutter The plasma cutter can easily cut up to 1/2”(12 mm) metal under maximum output. Compare with oxyhydrogen cutting, plasma cutting is more secure, cost-effective and easier to use.

How thick can a 100 amp plasma cutter cut?

30mm
The Pioneer Plasma Cut 100 Amp plasma cutter is designed for tough heavy duty plasma cutting applications with a max cutting thickness of 30mm and quality cutting thickness of 20mm.