Plasma cutting

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Any hints,tips on free hand plasma cutting.??????
Reply:Get a copy of a Hypertherm operators manual...there are many pages that help with hand cutting, gouging, etc. as well as tips for consumable parts choice and inspection. Manuals can be downloaded from the www.hypertherm.com site . While you are there....click on the education tab and you will find all kinds of training presentations and online courses about plasma cutting.    Jim Colt   Hypertherm
Reply:Thanks Jim,I have an ESAB 500i that I need to get better with.Jerry30+ yrs Army Infantry & Field Artillery, 25 yrs agoMiller 350LX Tig Runner TA 210, spool gunLincoln 250/250 IdealArcESAB PCM 500i PlasmaKazoo 30"  vert BSKazoo 9x16 horiz BSClausing 12x24 lathe20T Air Press
Reply:The only thing I've had luck with free handing is stabilizing my torch hand with my non torch hand and making cuts that aren't very long.
Reply:Just practice and find a way to support your torch hand. If you want to cut something out in one go a quick dry run helps to make sure you dont get caught or bound up on something.Sent from my S4 using Tapatalk1988 Big 50 Diesel CC/CV1982 Weldanpower 225/2101968 SAE 300 motor generatorMaxstar 200SD2015 AHP 200x"The trouble with our Liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so." - Ronald Reagan
Reply:I found that using a roller guide helps me when space permits.Thermal Arc 210 - Tweco 211I - Cutmaster 52