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= GENERAL =
= GENERAL =


The RazorCut 45 plasma cutter is used for making curved cuts in metal.
The RazorCut 45 plasma cutter is used for making curved cuts in metal. It can cut up to 5/8" thick steel and 1/4" aluminum.
[[File:Razorcut45.jpg|thumb|left|RazorCut 45]] <br style="clear:left;" />


= SAFETY =
= SAFETY =


= REFERENCE =
= REFERENCE =
* Razor Cut 45 product page (http://razorweld.com/catalogue_product.asp?product=983&category=22&subcategory=87)
* General plasma cutting info (https://www.millerwelds.com/resources/article-library/how-to-select-and-operate-a-hand-held-plasma-cutter)
* All about plasma cutting (https://www.georgesplasmacuttershop.com/all-about-plasma-cutting-3)


= PROCEDURE =
= PROCEDURE =


1. Connect the Plasma cutter to compressed air.
# Connect the Plasma cutter to compressed air.
2. Ensure that the settings on the plasma cutter are correct (Power, 4T, )
# Ensure that the settings on the plasma cutter are correct (Power, [https://forum.langmuirsystems.com/t/intermittent-torch-firing-troubleshooting-guide/3159 4T], )
3. Connect ground clamp to workpiece.
# Connect ground clamp to workpiece.
4. Set plasma torch in position to cut.
# Set plasma torch in position to cut.
5. Pull trigger until arc begins.
# Pull trigger until arc begins.
6. Pull trigger a second time to make cut.
# Pull trigger a second time to make cut.
7. Pull trigger a third time to ramp down power.
# Pull trigger a third time to ramp down power.
8. Pull trigger a fourth time to turn off.
# Pull trigger a fourth time to turn off.


= TROUBLESHOOTING =
= TROUBLESHOOTING =

Latest revision as of 06:41, 3 May 2021

Shop Area: Metal Shop

Tool: Plasma Cutter (handheld)

Requires in-person training: Yes

Procedure Number: UG 110-03, Rev. 1

Last Revision: 4/30/2021


GENERAL

The RazorCut 45 plasma cutter is used for making curved cuts in metal. It can cut up to 5/8" thick steel and 1/4" aluminum.

RazorCut 45


SAFETY

REFERENCE

PROCEDURE

  1. Connect the Plasma cutter to compressed air.
  2. Ensure that the settings on the plasma cutter are correct (Power, 4T, )
  3. Connect ground clamp to workpiece.
  4. Set plasma torch in position to cut.
  5. Pull trigger until arc begins.
  6. Pull trigger a second time to make cut.
  7. Pull trigger a third time to ramp down power.
  8. Pull trigger a fourth time to turn off.

TROUBLESHOOTING