Plasma Cutter - Hand Cutting Certification

Plasma Cutter - Hand Cutting Certification
Version	0.1.0
Approval Date	2020-11-03
Prerequisites
Document/Printout	Plasma Cutter - Hand Cutting Certification
Required For Tools/Shops	Plasma Torch

Student:
Trainer:
Date:
Version:	0.1.0 - 2020-11-03

Certification required for: Plasma Torch (Metal Shop)

DO NOT USE THIS PAGE AS A SIGN OFF SHEET

Please print the document from the download link in the top right of the wiki page instead!

Training Check-Off List:

Tool Anatomy

• Parts of the CMS’s Hypertherm Powermax85 plasma cutter are properly identified
  • Torch lead and connector – can take torch lead on and off
  • Work lead, clamp and connector – can install and remove work lead
  • Gas supply line
  • On/Off Switch
  • Operating Mode Switch – can impart different modes
    • Expanded metal
    • Standard cutting and piercing
    • Gouging
    • Lock
  • Status Screen
    • Current setting
    • Fault Icon
    • Fault code
    • Pressure setting
    • Gas Pressure Bar

Machine Capabilities & Limitations

• Student can convey recommended cutting capacities as respective speeds (ipm) for Powermax85.

• Student can convey duty cycle limitations with Powermax85:
  • At 85 A, the arc can remain on for 6 minutes out of 10 minutes without causing the unit to overheat (60% duty cycle).
  • At 74 A, the arc can remain on for 8 minutes out of 10 (80%)
  • At 66 A, the arc can remain on for 10 minutes out of 10 (100%).

Pre-Operation

• Student utilizes proper Personal Protection Gear – safety glasses, welding helmet or glasses, welding gloves, welding jacket (or long sleeves!) No unrestrained long hair and no flowing clothes. Closed-toed shoes are required.
• Student checks to ensure that work area is safe – No puddles on floor in welding/plasma cutting (handheld) area. Plasma cutting area is free of flammable materials.
• Student adjusts welding screens to make sure no bystanders can be caught by arc-flash

Operation

• Student turn on air compressor AND cooling fan
• Student turns on the Powermax85, checks the indicators and verifies the following
  • The green power ON LED on the front of the power supply is illuminated.
  • The Fault LED is not illuminated.
  • No error icons appear in the status screen.
• Student adjusts the current (amperage) for the specific cutting application.

• Student turns on the fume extractor and position extraction arm correctly.
• Student attaches work clamp correctly
• Student demonstrates proper drag-cutting technique

Post-Operation

• Student turns off the fume extractor.
• Student turns off the plasma cutter.
• Student turns off air compressor and cooling fan.
• Student disconnects the work clamp, coil cords and stores neatly.
• Student return all tools.
• Student cleans the cutting table and the area around the cutting table.

Lockout/Tagout Procedure

• Student imparts the following Lockout/Tagout procedure: Tool unplugged and plug wrapped in safe/visible location, tag filled out and posted, front desk and/or Metal Shop Lead notified ([email protected])

Pass/Fail:

Comments:

Student Signature:		Date
Certifier Signature:		Date

Certifer: Please scan this QR Code to email info@claremontmakerspace.org, and include a list of students who have passed this test.

Then, return this form to the front desk (even if the student failed!).