Aldi Inverter 35amp Plasma Cutter

Dave does the torch come with a drag tip or cutting tip?
If the tip is not meant to be dragged making a drag spacer around the collar will clean the cut up.
Then again I’m sure they have just re-engineered a Hypertherm and stolen their drag tip tech
A 30A unit is pretty much always a hand torch?

Alan, the other thing to preserve tip life is to limit piercing when possible and to use good consistent clean dry air. Wet air will eat tips quickly.

I keep an old tip for down n dirty cuts or when I’m gouging welds out
That’s one of my favourite plasma tricks using it as an un-welder

S

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Originally Posted by roverrescue

Dave does the torch come with a drag tip or cutting tip?
If the tip is not meant to be dragged making a drag spacer around the collar will clean the cut up.
Then again I’m sure they have just re-engineered a Hypertherm and stolen their drag tip tech
A 30A unit is pretty much always a hand torch?

Alan, the other thing to preserve tip life is to limit piercing when possible and to use good consistent clean dry air. Wet air will eat tips quickly.

I keep an old tip for down n dirty cuts or when I’m gouging welds out
That’s one of my favourite plasma tricks using it as an un-welder

S

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Drsg, I scuff it to start and then follow along with my hand resting on a bit of 50mm box as a guide and just keep the tip clear.

I also use a set of oxy wheels when I need to get really neat.

Guys,Thanks for the hints! I can see that I'll have to find myself an Adult Education course on Plasma Cutting - or at least watch some "how to's" on YouTube!Much appreciatedAlan

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Originally Posted by aussearcher

Guys,Thanks for the hints! I can see that I'll have to find myself an Adult Education course on Plasma Cutting - or at least watch some "how to's" on YouTube!Much appreciatedAlan

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you could... but then...

I know a guy who also needs to redo the tip on his plasma..... He'd probably be happy to show you through some steel.