Originally Posted by
Rambozo
Is that what they mean by gouging with a plasma cutter? I often see that mentioned in the spec sheets. I think there is even a special torch for doing that.
Goughing is a much more violent action than what I am doing. At 5amps, it is barely doing anything. Gouging does use different torches and nozzles, and is used to remove welds, as one example.
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UNT 520D plasma/stick/tig; Hobart Handler 140 Mig; HF 80amp stick welder; Victor O/A; 4x6 Horizontal bandsaw; Planishing hammer; & Stuff