Hey all, new here... I'm equipped with a 45XP, and the desire to cut designs, by free hand. To explain, I'm completely new to plasma cutting. I've used aids like circle and straight line jigs. But I want to cut some logos and artwork, without software, etc. I thought I'd chalk out some lines on regular soft steel plate. But with the flash and all, I can't see the lines... and it looks sh*tty, really bad.
What to do? Thxs, beginner.
Want to 'free-hand', but...
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djreiswig
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Re: Want to 'free-hand', but...
Do you have a shade 5 face shield? That should help with the arc flash.
2014 Bulltear (StarLab) 4x8
C&CNC EtherCut
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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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ben de lappe
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Re: Want to 'free-hand', but...
Yep, shade 5 and soapstone lines you'll be able to see the cut much better. Soapstone being white and powdery upon application shows up bright white in the lighting of the arc.
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