2007-02-25 02:30:07 · 5 answers · asked by ezylifers 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Simply, no. One welds one cuts.
2007-02-26 09:00:58 · answer #1 · answered by the wheel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need to add a high frequency unit to generate the pilot arc in order to use a TIG welding power unit for plasma cutting. In the end, since the TIG welding torch is so different from the Plasma cutting torch, and they use different gases at different pressures, is it really a practical idea???
Its probably a case of having high performance equipment for a single application or a multi-purpose machine that does nothing very well.
2007-02-26 07:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by David W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose you can, a plasma cutter only requires an arc, and a supply of oxygen.
However the control and synchronising, and possibly the shape of the nozzle may be hard to achieve.
Plazma cutters are not so expensive, and you don't want to tie up an expensive TIG unit as a plazma cutter.
2007-02-25 13:48:10 · answer #3 · answered by Valmiki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cripes, never heard of either of them.... will watch this Q with baited breath
2007-02-25 10:39:00 · answer #4 · answered by confused 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Arc.
2007-02-25 10:35:02 · answer #5 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋