Using the PlasmaPart cutting system
The following is a typical sequence of operation – for details of each step please see the
previous pages.
Put on appropriate safety equipment, and check surroundings for suitability and fire
hazards
ensure where you are working is clean and dry and free from other hazards
Connect torch
Connect compressed air supply & check operating pressure is correct
Connect work piece clamp lead & attach clamp to your work
Set current to full (fully clockwise on knob) for your first cut while you get a feel for
the machine
Start cutting
The torch fitted to the CUT 45CI Eclipse can be used either in contact with the work piece,
with a wire standoff guide, and with a variety of tips including extended type. Always use
genuine consumables and if you are in any doubt contact us for advice before proceeding as
mis-fitting of tips and incorrect assembly can rapidly cause very expensive damage to the
torch, in some cases incorrect assembly can be dangerous and may also affect your
warranty.
Full torch assembly information can be found in your torch manual and online at
www.plasmapart.com in the manuals section under ‘Trafimet S45’.
Whilst cutting it should be noted that no pressure should be applied to the torch into the
material, you are aiming for an effortless glide across the material, some find using both
hands gives a steadier cut as can a guide for example made from a steel strip or more
complex template.
When cutting, each material will exhibit its own particular traits. As a rough guide cut quality
is defined by a combination of speed & power, you should set the output current to give a
comfortable speed of cut through the material, when the magic speed and power
combination have been found the underside of the cutting plume should almost “flare” the
sparks will be projecting as a fine volumous spray at roughly 30 degrees from vertical behind
the cut and very little or anything should project back up.
