plasma cutting using a template

[pnj]

I am taking an adult welding class at the local community college.

we have a plasma cutter and I've free hand cut a few small pieces of sheet metal. I have heard you can use wood for a template but have no idea how I would go about doing it.


I'm guessing 1/4 inch plywood cut out w/ a scroll saw or something?

any suggestions you have would be great. thank you

[Arbo]

pnj,

You have the general idea, just remember, that you have to offset your template by 1/2 the diameter of the guide on the end of the gun.

[morpheus]

good thread about plasma cutting using templates:

http://www.hobartwelders.com/mboard/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1918

- jack

[pnj]

cool. thanks!

[ChadRat]

I use 1/4" flat mild steel for templates. I bend it into the shape I want and stand it up on its side. I put a few clamps on to hold it in place.