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Title: Plasma Cutter Post by: 4cx250 on December 18, 2010, 09:27:43 AM Hello All!
When I cut out forms in light gauge steel with a plasma cutter, I am having problems. I trace the patern out with a pencil. When the pattern is traced out with something like a sharp nail, it cuts OK. Could the graphit in the pencil trace conduct better than the steel, causing the problems? Tnx, Title: Re: Plasma Cutter Post by: KM1H on December 18, 2010, 10:43:15 AM Use a Sharpie
Title: Re: Plasma Cutter Post by: KL7OF on December 18, 2010, 12:14:19 PM For best results always clean the surface to be cut as well as the back side...The plaz arc will track off on any conductive crap that is on the surface....Graphite pencils don't work....I agree that a Sharpie is the marker of choice.
Title: Re: Plasma Cutter Post by: N6WDR on December 18, 2010, 01:29:54 PM The best thing to use is soap stone, easy to see since it's white in color plus non-conductive. My 2 Cents worth ;D
Richard Title: Re: Plasma Cutter Post by: KL7OF on December 18, 2010, 04:53:25 PM The best thing to use is soap stone, easy to see since it's white in color plus non-conductive. My 2 Cents worth ;D Except on aluminum or stainless....to hard to seeRichard Title: Re: Plasma Cutter Post by: KB2WIG on December 18, 2010, 05:00:14 PM ... and if you need a hem altered. AMfone - Dedicated to Amplitude Modulation on the Amateur Radio Bands
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