High visibility plasma arc torch
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1. An electrode for a high visibility plasma arc cutting torch comprising:
- an elongated electrode body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a bore in the first end for receiving an insert, the electrode body including;
(i) a first body portion extending from the first end and having a first length and a first width; and
(ii) a second body portion extending from the second end and having a second length and a second width,wherein the second width is different than the first width and a ratio of the first length to the first width is at least about 6.
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Abstract
An improved torch providing high visibility of the work zone to the operator, an increased viewing angle, and a reduced obstruction angle. The high visibility torch includes consumables adapted to maintain torch and consumables performance while reducing visual obstruction to the user, by coordinating, balancing, and optimizing design requirements and stack up tolerances. The invention also includes a related low-profile safety switch that promotes workpiece visibility and minimizes view obstruction.
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1. An electrode for a high visibility plasma arc cutting torch comprising:
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an elongated electrode body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a bore in the first end for receiving an insert, the electrode body including; (i) a first body portion extending from the first end and having a first length and a first width; and (ii) a second body portion extending from the second end and having a second length and a second width, wherein the second width is different than the first width and a ratio of the first length to the first width is at least about 6. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An electrode for a high visibility plasma arc cutting torch comprising:
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an elongated electrode body having a first end and a second end, a distance from the first end to the second end defining an overall length, the body defining a bore in the first end for receiving an insert, the electrode body including; (i) a first body portion extending from the first end and having a first length and a first width; and (ii) a second body portion extending from the second end and having a second length and a second width, wherein a ratio of the first length to the first width is at least about 6 and a ratio of the first length to the overall length is at least about 0.6. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An electrode for a high visibility plasma arc cutting torch comprising:
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an elongated electrode body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a bore in the first end for receiving an insert, the electrode body including; (i) a first body portion extending from the first end and having a first length and a first width; and (ii) a second body portion extending from the second end and having a second length and a second width, wherein the second width is greater than the first width and a ratio of the first length to the first width is at least about 7. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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