Plasma Cutting

What is plasma?

• 1st state of matter

• 2nd state of matter

• 3rd state of matter

• 4th state of matter

(a)   is considered an example of plasma.

How hot is plasma?

• 20,000 degrees Farenheit

• 30,000 degrees Farenheit

• 40,000 degrees Farenheit

• 50,000 degrees Farenheit

What metal can you cut using a plasma cutter?

• Aluminum

• Stainless Steel

• Mild Steel

• Galvanized Steel

What is required for oxy-acetylene cutting to occur?

• Copper

• Iron

• Nickel

• Aluminum

Does plasma cutting require a preheat?

• Yes

• No

Which process is more portable?

• Oxyacetylene Cutting

• Plasma Cutting

Which polarity will you attach the work clamp to?

• Positive

• Negative

What do you look at to choose the nozzle you'll be using?

• The amps

• The volts

• The watts

T/F: The torch will work if you have assembled it incorrectly.

• True

• False