The flying un-chained plasma torch ground

Plasma cutters run high-frequency electrical currents that demand a direct, solid, clean path to ground. Never ground through un-bonded loose scrap metal tracks. Clamp the heavy ground copper jaw directly onto a clean, bare section of the actual ductwork.

Stop if

• Your plasma tip is melting because you grounded to a loose scrap block instead of the actual duct casing. Move that copper ground clamp straight onto our main sheet metal panel so the circuit runs clean.

Watch out

• Do not ground through un-bonded loose scrap metal tracks.

Check

• Check the power/ground setup before pulling the trigger or plugging in chargers.
• Use a clean direct ground or surge-protected power source as appropriate.
• Watch for unstable arc, voltage surge, heat, or tool fault signs.
• Stop before damaging the tool or material.
• Reset the setup using the correct electrical path.

Steps

• Check the power/ground setup before pulling the trigger or plugging in chargers.
• Use a clean direct ground or surge-protected power source as appropriate.
• Watch for unstable arc, voltage surge, heat, or tool fault signs.
• Stop before damaging the tool or material.
• Reset the setup using the correct electrical path.

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