Would it be dangerous for the operator to manually cut sheet metal resting on the ribs of a water pan using a hand torch (Hypertherm T45V torch)? Also, could the torch be damaged by the water splashing onto it?
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Cutting into a water pan with a hand torch
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Re: Cutting into a water pan with a hand torch
I do it without issue other than getting a little wet.
2014 Bulltear (StarLab) 4x8
C&CNC EtherCut
Mach3, SheetCam, Draftsight
Hypertherm PM65
Oxy/Acetylene Flame Torch
Pneumatic Plate Marker, Ohmic, 10 inch Rotary Chuck (in progress)
C&CNC EtherCut
Mach3, SheetCam, Draftsight
Hypertherm PM65
Oxy/Acetylene Flame Torch
Pneumatic Plate Marker, Ohmic, 10 inch Rotary Chuck (in progress)
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Re: Cutting into a water pan with a hand torch
Hello djreiswig,
Thank you; I am pleased that this can be done safely as this option increases the versatility of the machine.
Regards,
enzed
Thank you; I am pleased that this can be done safely as this option increases the versatility of the machine.
Regards,
enzed