Temporary plasma cutter from TIG?

[Wrenchtamer]

I do not think that is possible or advisable. Although it is possible to MELT THROUGH thin metal with any welding process this is not the proper use of a machine and bespeaks a gross lack of respect for the equipment. Mark and Mike could answer your question about how the machine works but probably faster to just wiki "plasma cutter". I know the process of ionization has to do with the movement of the air and the particular kind of metal used in the electrode... halfnium i think it is called....

[performance]

No,
Don't try it.
Even though tig and plasma share roots together, it won't do it

[dgarnier]

why couldnt you move the tungsten back inside the cup, the the amp up to 200 or so and bump the argon out to 50 - 60 or so? I think it was just on Jodys site that I saw a video of him setting it up that way