For cutting on average 1/8 to 1/4 mild steel what's the recommended air pressure that should be going through the machine?
2070520
70-75 psi seems to work well. more pressure does not appear to have any greater effect. Hands down, one of the best purchases I have made in some time. I only use 110 volts. It has been more than adequate for my needs.
2070521
I keep my machine at 45 PSI at the machine gauge for stuff less than 1/4 mild steel. 1/4 is at the top end of the machine's capability, so you might want to experiment with up to 60 PSI. Remember to control your cutting speed with thicker metals and remember that you'll get flashback that will foul your tips and lessen your tip lifetime. Keep your tips clean and you'll be happy with their extended life (and save money).
2070522
I believe the manual stated 70. I found it to be ok but I get a cleaner cut when using 75 psi for 3/16 to 1/4. Speed, distance of tip to metal, clean tips, type of metal, etc. also play an important role. I set my compressor regulator to 90 and adjust the plasma cutter regulator to desired setting. Looking at buying an inline regulator on Amazon and eliminate the plasma cutter regulator and set the compressor's regulator to max (110) for quick easy adjustments for the cutter or my other air tools versus going back and forth.
2070523
In the book its around 60 to 70 psi. Just have to take it a little slower when cutting thicker metal.
1363848
I cut 1/8" with it. I watched YouTube videos to learn how before I tried it.
265955
It really depends on how big a cut you need to take. The longer the cut, the more air you need. Check the manual and I believe it has a CFM required.
1257508
It depends (how is that for a handy answer). It depends on how fast you are feeding the saw, how sharp the teeth are and how straight you are pushing the saw - any wiggle tends to chew the edges of the cut. Use a good straight edge to saw against and put the good side DOWN when using a skill saw (the teeth cut as they come up). 36 or 40T should work good if you are careful.
1591368
we use a small tank compressor that get up to 60 lbs pressure. It is a light weight one that I can carry around my sewing room.
122364
cuts up to 5/16" with a very smooth edge, I've cut 5/8" steel but it leaves a rough edge
62850
Hi David, The cut in pressure is around 80 PSI, it's hard to be exact but that's the most up to date information I have for you. Hope that helps. -PKKJ Inc
584555
Definitely aluminum, with the right blade. Steel I haven't tried and can't speak to. I'd look up 10" blades that cut steel and if they're compatible with the saw (a hook angle of 5 degrees or less, a 3/8" arbor, an adequate rpm, which I'd have to check...) it should do fine. It's more about the blade and speed than the other components of the saw.FWIW, I love this saw, several years into owning it.
1360860
I'm not sure, based on my experience cutting thin wall steel tubing, cutting 1/2" SS will be very slow.
389445
My shop air presssure is 110 psi. But it is working perfect. i use it for drill, and grinding. so far so good.
1977382
I would go for a 140/100 for light work. This 260/200 gets hot real quick and a little too strong for wire gauge 18 - 24 and smaller.
196708
The Eight Inch Set Will Work The Best.....If You Nee A Greater Cutting Depth.....But They Both Will Work Just Fine For Normal Use....
1218036
Soon you depress the handle, of course you need a good ground and about 1/16 of a inch of your cutting surface at 60-70 psi.it work good for me. 220 V is always better then 120 V.
246314
It appears that you would be at 2.25" at best. That's the dimension of the cup plus the width of the cutter. So you would be right at the minimum for your cut.
563990
According to my calipers about .090 to .100 thick under light pressure, so just under an 1/8 ( .125 ) hope it helps
2251934
That depends on the kerf (thickness) of the blade, usually 1/8 in and how you are cutting the material. I find it easiest to use small clamps to hold the tile in place so that you can get a great cut that has to be precise. You can ultimately take as much or little off of material as you need, just take your time.
714505
Absolutely. The minimum is probably around 1 inch. With cuts this small it is critical that the tile is secure against the front rail so that the cutter doesn't wonder. Make just 1 nice medium pressure score then snap. Make sure you maintain a constant pressure as you score the tile from front to back. Also make sure you have a few (then recommended number is about 15%) extra tiles because you WILL lose a few. I used this cutter when redoing my entire bathroom with porcelain tiles which are much harder than ceramic tiles and had no problems.