On Aug 30, 11:17*am, "Lloyd E. Sponenburgh"
lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote:
You guys who know more about welding, 'splain me this:

How come I couldn't use an existing high-frequency/DC TIG welder as a
supply for plasma cutting?

My welder will dial down in amperage to the range most plasma torches
expect, and the HF side will allow auto-strike of the arc.

So, what's the difference in a 'real' plasma cutter?

LLoyd

http://www.thefabricator.com/article...plasma-cutting
http://webtools.delmarlearning.com/s...h08_rev_CP.pdf

.... my next metalworking toy ... mmm.....