Can you plasma cut cast iron or if not .........what? I have to cut the center out of a cast iron floor drain cover.
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11-18-2008, 04:08 PM #1
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Cast Iron & plasma
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11-18-2008, 04:10 PM #2
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Yes, plasma cuts cast well.
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11-18-2008, 04:34 PM #3
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I second that... plasma works well on most anything that conducts electricity
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11-18-2008, 05:10 PM #4
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Thanks guys...........Nick
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11-18-2008, 05:12 PM #5
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I thought I heard one could not plasma cut aluminum.....?????
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I second that... plasma works well on most anything that conducts electricityNick
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11-18-2008, 05:45 PM #6
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NOT TRUE!!....... Norm : Originally Posted by monte55
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11-18-2008, 05:47 PM #7
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It cuts aluminum great. It's just that raw plasma-cut edges aren't ideal for welding because of the oxides, and the HAZ.
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11-18-2008, 06:34 PM #8
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Could you explain more. I'am thinking about buy a plasma cutter and don't know a alot about them. what do you mean buy "HAZ" I understand the oxides part. I think. This can be cleaned up by a stainless wire brush then welded. thanks daye Originally Posted by spotsineyes
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