[TheForge] air comperssor specs (ot)

[Jerry Smith]

Kenny,

Have you thought about calling your welding supply
dealer concerning this? 

Jerry

--- "Kenny O." <phat at cavenet.com> wrote:

> Hello
> I  understand this horse was beaten just recently.
> I was unsuccessful at finding a resource to meet my
> needs outside of 
> this resource.
> This information is for an E.S.A.B. Powercut 650
> plasma cutter.
> 
> Here are the questions:
>  
> a.) How does..." Air Requirements @ 80 PSIG
> (4.8-5.2) bars"
>     convert to type of compressor needed? Of course
> I will need a 
> compressor
>     that will meet these requirements,
> 
> b.)but what are "bars" 5.2 to be precise
>     (not the belly-up-to variety), my compressor has
> a rating of SCFM
>    
> 
> The compressor that I have is rated 7.6 scfm @ 40
> PSI  w/ 20 gal tank, 
> which may work for about 6"
> of cut ...is my guess.
> Is there knowledge of a web site with info on the
> pneumatics that one 
> might lead me to?
> My Machinerys Handbook is of little help, I think
> it's older than air.
> 
> Thank you all
> Kenny O
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