Re: water vapor plasma

I thoughtthe pics of the flame were cool...er.. HOT !

http://www.multiplaz.com/about.php


For home brew, slow cutting rates are not as important as cost and
accuracy and maybe thickness.

The harbor freight lists more than a few spare parts so I assume they
are the consumables.

Since it does not have surplus oxygen, it is not torching metal off
like an acetelen torch, it appears that is just melting, which means
a water bath under or concrete floor.

On the surface, it would appear that torch height adjustment would be
a piece of cake. and not an active element in cutting metals.

I wonder if it can start a hole ? if starting a hole reduced
consumables life ?

With an anode and cathode I would assume there is some adjustment and
probably not an arc.

Cetting depth to 10mm is good for a home shop.

water feed would also be an issue. all the water is contained in the
handle(head) Assuming it is under pressure, feed water would be
needed, means a sensor and valve.

Operational cost is an odd thing. 2.5kW for a 1 mm bit is pretty
high energy for the tiny hole, but is cheap for slicing metal.

It seems that it is made in Russia, so we are probably only looking
at importers so far.

It'll be interesting to watch this technology.

Dave



--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Snodgrass" <snarf@s...>
wrote:

> From what I can see, this url leads to the Co. that makes it:
> http://home.ptt.ru/alplaz
> What concerns me is that the cutting speed looks slow, at
> 3mm per sec. but the flame width is only 1mm, I'm also
> concerned about the consumables. They also state max thickness of

metal @

> 4mm.
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <jrobinson46@c...>
> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 2:09 AM
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: water vapor plasma
>
>
> "Mike Snodgrass" <snarf@s...> wrote:
> > At Harbor Frieght use "plasma" as a key word, it's about mid-page
> for $599
> > also, another link
> > http://home.ptt.ru/alplaz/Ge.htm
>
> At the Harbor Site... (below)
> *****************
> What boggles my mind is that this has popped up quietly. It is

light

> enough to Gantry Mount. Runs on the power of two hair dryers, and
> puts out a beam slightly cooler than the surface of the sun.
>
> It does not get into how precise the beam is - or how accurate the
> cutter... But at $600 - it is worth checking out.
>
> It plays into the Gantry Mount interchangeable ENM-Plasma cutter

idea

> very well.
>
> ** Harbor Product Post ****************
>
> Cut, Weld and Braze With One Machine!
> This portable unit uses water vapor to cut sheet metal, stainless
> steel, aluminum and copper up to 1/8'' thick. Cuts cleaner, hotter,
> faster with less damage to the surrounding area than gas cutting.
> Continuous operation for 12-30 minutes
> Inverter technology power supply
> Spare parts kit
> Specifications:
> Input power: 220V, 10 amps, 60 Hz
> Operating time on one filling: 15-18 min.
> Maximum water consumption: 8.5 oz. per hr.
> Jet flame temperature: 14,400° F (8000° C)
> Cutting capacity: 1/16'' (steel), 1/8'' (stainless steel), 1/8''
> (aluminum)
> Included accessories:
>
> Plasma torch
> Power supply
> Torch support
> Sliding stop extension
> Pipe plug
> Wrench
> 3 Spare cathodes
> 5 Spare nozzles
> 3 Spare glass tubes
> 4 Spare O-rings
> 1 Spare cone washer 10gr liquid absorbing material
> 2 Spare springs
> 1 Spare 1mm drill bit
>
>
> ITEM 45850-0VGA
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> $599.99
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