Re: How small can a plasma torch get?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Ron Ginger <ronginger@...> wrote:

>
> For years Ive wanted a laser to cut parts for model engines, but to cut
> metal I realize the laser power is too high and the prices way out

of my

> range.
>
> But maybe a plasma cutter could do it- are there plasma torches that
> will cut real small parts? Could I cut something like a model

locomotive

> frame, maybe 1" wide by 10" long, with a variety of cutouts?
>
> Ive already built a CNC router for wood and plastic, and have a CNC

mill

> for oterh parts, but cutting sheet metal with a plasma CNC would be

cool.

>
> ron ginger
>

Ron, you can do some nice detail with the smaller plasma units like
the Hypertherm 600. If you can justify the cost you can step up to
the Hypertherm 1000 and use Fine Cut tips and hold a .035 kerf. I have
lots of experience cutting decorative and detailed stuff with plasma.

Our new series of Digital THC's will hold the .050 to .63 gap you
need at 150 IPM over warped metal. We just had some posts on cutting
14 ga steel on the CandCNCSupport yahoo group. Newbees are welcome and
so are grizzled veterans like yourself (;-).

Tom Caudle
WWW.CandCNC.com