converting hand torch to machine torch?

[CNC Dan]

Need to ask, I am getting a pretty good amount of dross, is this because I am moving to slow or moving to fast, or maybe not enough air pressure, to much air pressure.

As far as the speed, look for the angle of the sparks leaving the cut, try for about 45° . If they are going strait down, you are way too slow. If they are more than 55°, you are close to losing the cut.

 

[muddstopper]

I am thinking I might be going to slow, its hard to hold a switch and run a drill at the same time, with arms spread wide open. LOL.

 

[Big Barn]

Bill, I can't help but think it would work best if you disconnected the drill/drive mechanism, and pulled your plasma torch by hand rolling it along your homemade track.

Terry

 

[muddstopper]

Bill, I can't help but think it would work best if you disconnected the drill/drive mechanism, and pulled your plasma torch by hand rolling it along your homemade track.

Terry

****!! Why didnt I think of that. Might just give it a try tomorrow.

 

[Big Barn]

****!! Why didnt I think of that. Might just give it a try tomorrow.

Earth to Bill.
Come in Bill:

Terry

 

[muddstopper]

Wont work. No need to try it. To easy, cant work. Dumb ideal. What can I say, I'm running out of excuses.

 

[Big Barn]

Don't make me come over there...

Terry

 

[muddstopper]

I heading out of town, you wont be able to find me LOL