Every shift
- Check the nozzle and electrode, swap as a pair when worn
- Drain the air filter bowl
- Clear slag from the slats before it builds up
Every week
- Check the water level or downdraft filters
- Inspect the torch lead for cuts and burns
- Clean the rails and racks of grinding dust
Every month
- Flip or replace worn slats
- Check earth clamp and cable connections
- Review consumable use against parts cut
Spares worth keeping
- Nozzles and electrodes in sets
- Swirl ring and shield cap
- Slats
- Spare air filter element
Local conditions
Gate and burglar bar work is steady trade across the country, and a lot of it is repeat sizes. Keep a library of the common bracket and finial files with cut charts per thickness. On the coast, store sheet off the floor and covered, because surface rust affects pierce quality.
The care ritual card turns this list into a tick sheet for the machine.
Also see Plasma Compact overview, specs, layout and care. Questions go to cnc@cncpme.co.za.
