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4cx250
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« 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,


     
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« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2010, 10:43:15 AM »
Use a Sharpie
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« Reply #2 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.
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« Reply #3 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  Grin

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« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2010, 04:53:25 PM »
Quote from: 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  Grin

Richard
Except on aluminum or stainless....to hard to see
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« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2010, 05:00:14 PM »
... and if you need a hem altered.


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