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Manual Plasma Cutter

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A plasma cutter is a tool that cuts conductive metals like steel, aluminum, and copper. It uses a high-speed jet of ionized gas to melt and blow away the metal.  It is used in fabrication to create custom cuts on sheet metals. 

Materials
Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and other conductive metals No wood, glass, plastics, concrete, or poorly conductive metals like manganese, lead, tungsten, and tin
Parts of the Tool
Cutting torch head Ground Clamp Gas hose Current control knob
Basic Operation
Setting Up 1.Connect the air line to the machine while power switch is in the off position 2. Connect the ground clamp to the workpiece 3. Turn the power switch on Select a working mode: Two
Safety
Wear safety glasses with yellow lenses Wear leather welding gloves, welding jacket, and cotton clothing Use hearing protection
Common Hazards
Cutting galvanized steel can produce zinc fumes, which can be hazardous if inhaled Burns if improper safety protection is worn Blue light emitted from cutting head can damage vision Fire risk
Care
Wrap up the plasma gun hose, ground clamp hose, and disconnect air line after use
Use
Used to create custom freehand cuts on sheet metals in straight, curved, or angled forms.
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