Scheppach PLC40 User Manual

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• Health hazard due to electrical power, with the use
of improper electrical connection cables.
• Release the handle button and switch o󰀨 the ma-
chine prior to any operations.
• Avoid accidental starts of the machine: Do not press
the start button while inserting the plug into the
socket.
• Use the tools recommended in this manual to obtain
the best results from your machine.
• Always keep hands away from the work area when
the machine is running.
• Eye injuries due to glare,
• Touching hot parts of the device or workpiece (burn
injury),
• In case of improper protection risk of accident and
re through sparks and slag particles,
• Harmful emissions from smoke and gases if there
is a lack of air or if closed rooms are insu󰀩ciently
extracted.
Warning! This electric tool generates an electromag-
netic eld during operation. This eld can impair active
or passive medical implants under certain conditions.
In order to prevent the risk of serious or deadly injuries,
we recommend that persons with medical implants
consult with their physician and the manufacturer of
the medical implant prior to operating the electric tool.
6. Technical data
Mains connection 230V ~ / 50Hz
Output 15 - 40A
On-load factor*
35% at 40A (25°C)
20% at 40A (40°C)
Working pressure 4 - 4,5 bar
Insulation class H
Energy e󰀩ciency of the
power source
82.5 %
Power consumption
when idle
20 W
Cutting capacity
0,1 mm - 12 mm
(depending on the
material)
Material
Copper: 1 - 4 mm
Stainless steel: 1 - 8 mm
Aluminum: 1 - 8 mm
Iron: 1 - 10 mm
Steel: 1 - 12 mm
A powerful spark occurs between the electrode
and the metal. While the gas ows into the pipe, the
spark heats up the gas until it has reached the plas-
ma condition. This reaction causes a current from
the controlled plasma with a temperature of 17.000
ºC or more that moves at speed of 6.096 m/sec and
the metal transforms into steam and molten dis-
charge. The plasma itself conducts electrical cur-
rent.
The working circuit that allows the arc to occur re-
mains as long as current is supplied to the electrode
and the plasma remains in contact with the metal
to be processed. The cutting nozzle has a range of
further channels. These channels generate a con-
stant ow of protective gas around the cutting area.
The pressure of the gas ow controls the radius of
the plasma jet.
Please note!
This machine is only designed to use compressed air
as “gas”.
Installation environment
Make sure that working area is su󰀩ciently ventilated. If
the device is used without su󰀩cient cooling, the pow-
er-on time reduces and it can result in overheating. Ad-
ditional protection can be required for this purpose:
• The device must be free-standing with a distance of
at least 0.5 m all around.
• Ventilation slots must not be blocked or covered.
• The device must not be used a storage place and
tools or other items must not be placed on the de-
vice. It must be operated in a dry and well ventilated
working environment.
Remaining hazards
The machine has been built using modern technology
in accordance with recognized safety rules. Some re-
maining hazards, however, may still exist.
• Injury through electric current if incorrect electric
connection leads are used.
• Even when all safety measures are taken, some re-
maining hazards which are not yet evident may still
be present.
• Remaining hazards can be minimized by following
the safety instructions as well as the instructions in
the chapter Authorized use and in the entire oper-
ating manual.

Scheppach PLC40 Specifications

General

Control type	Rotary
Easy to read	Yes
Product color	Black
Built-in display	No
Cutting thickness (max)	12 mm
Input current	40 A

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	430 mm
Width	280 mm
Height	310 mm
Weight	8650 g