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Contact start plasma arc torch and method of initiating a pilot arc

  • US 6,903,301 B2
  • Filed: 02/26/2002
  • Issued: 06/07/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/27/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A plasma arc torch comprising:

  • an electrode;

    a tip; and

    an initiator in electrical contact with the electrode and in contact with the tip, the initiator being movable to separate from the tip and establish a pilot arc between the initiator and the tip.

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