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I Have a hypertherm plasma cutter and am wondering what items i can cut out and sell online?

Mar 28, 2009 by Liammc | Posted in Motorcycles

I have just lost my engineering business due to the current economic climate, i still have a 12metre hypertherm plasma machine and a lot of mild steel..Does anyone have ideas of items,components i could profile(cut) to sell on the net or in a local paper??

Depends on your talents i suppose, Copper sheeting with Motorcycles cut into it sells well at bike rallies and hunting scenes sell well to people with cabins etc.

Taz and a Hypertherm 30 plasma cutter

Playing with the new tools for the never ending projects

Plasma Cutter Consumables – Regular maintenance and the correct parts will produce high-quality cuts and lower costs

The parts that make up your plasma torch must be inspected regularly and replaced when warranted to keep your plasma cutter safe, working cost effectively, and able to perform the highest cut quality. Using the correct and matching torch parts will make all the difference in cut quality and consumable life.

As the nozzle at the cutter’s tip concentrates the gas and introduces a spark from the electrode, it turns the gas stream into plasma. Inert or semi-inert gases are used to shield the area where the plasma touches the metal. The force of the plasma is strong enough to blow the molten metal out of the cut. The plasma itself reaches temperatures as high as 30,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This kind of temperature and force takes its toll on the cutter’s tip and components.

The most common plasma torch wear items are: the Electrode, the Nozzle, and the Shield. The Swirl Ring will last several changes longer when properly maintained.

The Electrode: The primary function of the electrode is to provide power to the plasma arc. Electrode wear is detected by examining the insert and measuring pit depth. Excessive electrode wear reduces cut quality and can result in damage to the plasma torch. Premature electrode wear is most often caused by a few common culprits, the most common being mismatched torch parts. Other contributors may include incorrect gas flow settings, gas leaks, moisture build-up and impurities in the plasma gas.

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