Plasma cutting a straight line all the time??

[cubangt]

So im def letting it cut thru before i even move, i will say though that for the most part, i was def not keeping the tip on the metal, i was trying to hold it just a hair above the metal, but this weekend will def be trying and testing all the suggested technics mentioned here since ill be needing...

[cubangt]

I def agree its a "me" issue lol... didnt think to use aluminum as my straight edge, i was using a scrap of 1/8" steel flat bar.. and the slag or blow out from the cut is what was being splattered onto the scrap, which would then block my traveling along it..

But ill dig...

[cubangt]

Well keep in mind i have a cheap "yeswelder" plasma cutter, im running it on 220v, I have it set on 55amps and there are times i can get clean straight cuts and other times i dont.. so its def how im doing it, but i do need to setup a jig to at least be more consistent on my attempts so i...

[cubangt]

i have plenty of that laying around, ill make one tonight and test it out

[cubangt]

jig materials to consider? I had a small one made of 1/8" flat bar that i was trying to use, but the slag that was being created was being thrown against the jig and straight edge which was then causing the cutter to bump out of line.. would it be best to use another type of material to make the...

[cubangt]

so the more and more i cut lately the more i realize i have better cuts when i freehand it then trying to use a straight edge.. in my current projects im needing to cut out around a 5/16" slot about 2 or 3 inches long.. and the material is only 1.5" wide flat bar.. so i have to make sure i...

[cubangt]

so the more and more i cut lately the more i realize i have better cuts when i freehand it then trying to use a straight edge.. in my current projects im needing to cut out around a 5/16" slot about 2 or 3 inches long.. and the material is only 1.5" wide flat bar.. so i have to make sure i...

[cubangt]

took a few attempts on the settings, but new helmet worked out great.. def like how clear it is before the arc, but did have some questions.. im not sure if im asking to much, but trying to dial it in some, after i start welding, its just as dark as my other helmet, i played with the shade setting,...

[cubangt]

yep, new mig liner installed this past weekend, new helmet lastnight so hoping today will be a smooth evening of plasma cutting and some minor welding to finish up some orders

[cubangt]

Well she came thru and will be using it this evening to finish up some orders.. got me the Classic ClearLight, already adjusted the fit and the settings, so its ready to put to the test.. my old one was giving me troubles again, so it will be nice to have one less thing to worry about.

[cubangt]

Received the liner last week, replaced it this weekend and im back in business, thank you for the model number.....

[cubangt]

wont know until this week, so cant say yet.. "there was a delay in delivery" so lets see.....

[cubangt]

Ok so finally found my calipers and here is what im trying to find.. so the threaded inserts that i tried to use for the customers install measure in at 9.47mm, so im not really concerned so much with the bolt that will be used, i just need a threaded insert that is bigger in size(shaft size) than 9.47mm...

[cubangt]

thats what im currently using or trying to use, but open to other suggestions.. i ordered an assortment of other threaded rivet inserts and should arrive this week, but if there is something better to consider id love to hear about it so i can try it out.

[cubangt]

Exactly why im in need of a new helmet (which is another post i have here somewhere) but waiting to see if my wife actually got it, since she told me not to buy myself one.....