1. PLASMA ARC CUTTING Mr. Gross

2. WHAT IS PLASMA CUTTING PLASMA – the 4 th state of matter, made of broken atoms and particles, fire is the most common form of plasma AIR PRESSURE AMPERAGE – Pressure of Electricity, rate of flow

3. PLASMA ARC WELDING: SAFETY Electrical Considerations Heat Light ( Shade 5 Lens) Gear – Proper welding gear: welding helmet, jacket, gloves, fully covered

4. WHAT IS PLASMA CUTTING PLASMA CUTTING is using an ELECTRICAL ARC to cut metal Combination of Air pressure and Electricity ANYTHING THAT CAN CONDUCT ELECTRICITY CAN BE CUT PLASMA CUTTER CAN RUN ON 120 V CIRCUIT REQUIRES ELECTRICAL SUPPLY and COMPRESSED AIR SOURCE

5. PLASMA CUTTER SETTINGS YOU DECIDE THE AMPERAGE ( Pressure, electrical version of PSI) YOU DECIDE TRAVEL SPEED YOU DECIDE SIZE OF MACHINE YOU DECIDE WAY YOU DO IT ( Drag a cut or push a cut)