Arkansas Metal Art
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Cut some new 3/16 pointed slats for the table today. The first real cuts I've made since acquiring the 6x12 TMX. It did well. Still need some additional test and tune. This Powermax 125 cuts considerably different than my 45, even at identical amps, speed and pressure. Planning to try the fine cut consumables tomorrow.
Nice to finally have THC. This 3/16 plate was an "Econo" buy at my local steel store. Check out the warp in it. I cut these at 65amps, 75ipm and 130 volts. I prefer slow and steady at this point. They had no dross on the straights but a lot on the spikes.
Nice to finally have THC. This 3/16 plate was an "Econo" buy at my local steel store. Check out the warp in it. I cut these at 65amps, 75ipm and 130 volts. I prefer slow and steady at this point. They had no dross on the straights but a lot on the spikes.
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The TMX is 15 minutes away. Also, I haven't been able to get the cut quality with the TMX that I can achieve with my 2x2. So I'm still cutting small stuff on it. A 1/4" hole is noticeably better with my 2x2 and Ive dialed it in to be almost dross free. But I've only had a few weeks to work on fine tuning he TMX. I may be wrong in my assumption but it just seems like the Powermax 125 (machine torch) just doesn't give as fine a cut as my Powermax 45 (handheld). Even if I use fine cut consumables in the 125 and shielded in the 45. Obviously they are two different machines so I'm not sure if I should expect similar results. Also my 2x2 does not have THC but I'd think that would take away from its quality. I've actually considered selling the 125 and getting a 65 but I need to spend more time working on fine tuning. I know the mechanics of the table are good because the cut deminsions are spot on. Maybe even better than the 2x2. I definetly am happy to finally have THC and a table that I can cut 5x10 sheets on if I need to.
