Plasma Cutter R-TECH P60HF [Welding Equipment > Plasma Cutter > Plasma Cutter R-Tech P60HF]
	Plasma Cutter R-TECH P60HF The R-Tech P60HF plasma cutter is a heavy duty machine with a genuine 17mm clean cut, high frequency arc starting, pilot arc re-start and cost effective - long life consumables  60amp cutting power High Duty cycle 60% @ 60amps 17mm genuine clean cut on steel 25mm severance cut on steel 13mm genuine clean cut on alloy & stainless steel 415v input 12.5A input required Generator Friendly - Generator must be minimum of 13.5KVA and fitted with AVR (auto voltage regulation) HF pilot arc enables easy starting of cut - even on painted surfaces HF auto re-ignite, ideal for cutting mesh etc. Digital display for amps - Ideal if you need your equipment calibrating for ISO requirements. Industrial quality metal chassis Cooling fan with thermostatic protection Quick Fit Torch with long life consumables Nett Weight 30kg - Size 570x330x600 Air Consumption 100Ltr/Min (3.5CFM) @ 3.80 Bar (55PSI) Package Includes, R-Tech Plasma 60HF plasma cutter,6m plasma cutter torch, earth lead, mains cable, air pressure regulator & PCL fitting, owners manual, torch consumables kit - 5x tips/electrodes, 3x ceramic Cups 2 year parts and labour warranty View the range of Plasma Cutter consumables See our selection of Air Compressors Download printable Plasma Cutter Data Sheet Show me the Welding Trolley Cut perfect circles with our Circle Cutting Kit CNC machine head plasma cutter 6M Torch available for £30.00 Extra + V.A.T View this Plasma Cutter Owners Manual
		£795.00 +V.A.T. ( £934.13 inc V.A.T) ( EUR 953.67)   Product code: P60HF
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WHAT IS PLASMA CUTTING?

Plasma cutting is a process that is used to cut steel and other metals of different thicknesses (or sometimes other materials) using a plasma torch. In this process compressed air is blown at high speed out of a nozzle; at the same time an electrical arc is formed through that gas from the nozzle to the surface being cut, turning some of that gas to plasma. The plasma is sufficiently hot to melt the metal being cut and moves sufficiently fast to blow molten metal away from the cut. Plasma can also be used for plasma arc welding and other applications.

HOW PLASMA CUTTING WORKS?

The HF Contact type uses a high-frequency, high-voltage spark to ionise the air through the torch head and initiate an arc. This requires the torch to be in contact with the job material when starting, not sp good if you have to penetrate through things like rust or painted surfaces.

The Pilot Arc type uses a two cycle approach to producing plasma, avoiding the need for initial contact. First, a high-voltage, low current circuit is used to initialize a very small high-intensity spark within the torch body, thereby generating a small pocket of plasma gas. This is referred to as the pilot arc. The pilot arc has a return electrical path built into the torch head. The pilot arc will maintain itself until it is brought into proximity of the workpiece where it ignites the main plasma cutting arc. Plasma arcs are extremely hot and are in the range of 15,000 degrees Celsius.

Plasma is an effective means of cutting thin and thick materials alike. Hand-held torches can usually cut up to 2 in (48 mm) thick steel plate, and stronger computer-controlled torches can pierce and cut steel up to 12 inches (300 mm) thick. Formerly, plasma cutters could only work on conductive materials; however, new technologies allow the plasma ignition arc to be enclosed within the nozzle, thus allowing the cutter to be used for non-conductive workpieces such as glass and plastics. Since plasma cutters produce a very hot and very localized "cone" to cut with, they are extremely useful for cutting sheet metal in curved or angled shapes.

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