How to Use A Plasma Cutter For Beginners?

How to correctly set up, debug and use a plasma cutter for beginners? This manual will help you to learn the practical guide to CNC plasma cutting machine installation, debugging and operation tips 

How To Set Up A CNC Plasma Cutter?

 In the daily production process, the use of plasma cutters will cause a lot of dust, so we must install strong ventilation devices in the equipment workplace to exhaust the smoke generated during the cutting process of CNC plasma cutters. Before powering on the equipment, check that all the switches on the equipment are in the off position and the rotary switch at the rear of the plasma power supply is in the horizontal position.

1. Turn on the power supply of the main power switch cabinet to make the two cables have power. 

2. Turn the circuit breaker in the control box of the machine to the ON position. 

3. Turn on the power supply of CNC controller with the key switch, and the main interface should appear on the display. 

4. Turn the rotary switch on the back of the plasma power supply by 90° to the vertical position. At this time, the power indicator on the front of the plasma power supply should be on. 

5. Turn on the air compressor (compressor flow rate 1m3/min), adjust the air compressor pressure control switch, so that the compressor output air pressure is between 6.1-8.2 Bar;

How To Use A Plasma Cutter Correctly? 

1. Place the plate to be cut in a suitable position on the worktable, and the plate cannot touch the track. 

2. Compile the program according to the drawing or software, and cut the empty car if necessary, and check whether the programming is accurate. 

3. When cutting, start the plasma cutter first, find the entry point, adjust the cutting parameters, turn on the air source, start the plasma cutter, and enter the program to control cutting. 

4. When cutting, it is strictly forbidden to stand on the cut plate and rack rail, and do not disturb the electrical components and transmission components. 

5. Always keep the transmission rack, guide rail and transmission steel belt clean to ensure operation accuracy. 

6. Special attention should be paid to the cleaning and maintenance of the control console, and the processing and programming should be carried out under the guidance and assistance of professional and technical personnel. 

7. When using cranes to lift plates, strictly abide by the safety technical operating regulations for crane operations and ground (hook) operations, and cooperate closely.