If repairs to the machine are required, we recommend that our clients contact our service SHARK 75 technical characteristics centre workshops, as they have the necessary equipment and personnel that are specifically trained and constantly updated.
“tunnel” ventilation system, which allows the unit to be used in the most problematic CS is our guarantee mark for all PlasmaTECH consumables. working environments. The CS mark is to be found on all original spare parts for SK •...
SHARK 75 technical characteristics SHARK 105 technical characteristics The powerful, compact SHARK 75 model is a plasma unit that The powerful, compact SHARK 105 model is a plasma unit satisfies the needs of medium / light metalwork most fully. that satisfies the needs of medium / light metalwork most fully.
Opening the packaging Installation The standard composition of this plasma cutting system is The place where the equipment is installed should be selected made up of: with care so as to ensure satisfactory, safe use. • Plasma cutting units. The user is responsible for installation and use of the equip- •...
Usage norms COMMAND AND CONTROL DEVICES (Fig. A) Pos. 1 Control panel (Fig. B). Pos. 2 Snap-in connector for ground line. Pos. 3 Connector, 14 pole, for CNC control interface (option- al extra). Pos. 4 Centralised torch attachment. Pos. 5 Power supply switch.
Plas- ma equipment. The following plasma torches are supplied with the machine: Torch manual cutting mechanised cutting SHARK 75 SK 75 SKM 75 SHARK 105 SK 125 SKM 125 To assemble the plasma torch, proceed as follows: •...
CEA filtration sys- tem, code 427529 (Fig. D) with a filtration grade of 0,01 μinch - 0,25 μm available via CEA PLASMATECH distributors (the order code for replacement filters is 427530). The additional filtration system must be installed between the air / gas supply and the filter located on the generator’s back...
INTRODUCTION These machines are supplied with the following standard torch- es for manual cutting: Torch Length SHARK 75 SK 75 SHARK 105 SK 125 Other lengths are available by request. The torches are air cooled, and do not require special cooling.
FITTING CONSUMABLES ON THE TORCH FOR MANUAL CUTTING WARNING: changing consumables, check that the machine’s main switch is in the O position. To use the torch for manual cutting, a complete set of consum- ables must be fitted, as shown in figure G. Using the torch for manual cutting WARNING Torch with immediate ignition...
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CUTTING FROM WITHIN THE PLATE (PIERCING) For circular cuts, using the compass kit supplied. WARNING: Sparks and hot metal can cause injuries to the eyes and the skin. When the torch is ignited in an inclined position, the sparks and hot metal are projected away from the nozzle.
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GOUGING THE PLATE ■ Medium / thick material cuts With the earth clamp connected to the plate, keep the torch WARNING: The plant must be fed with a constant air flow, with raised above the plate. the following characteristics: pressure 4,0-4,5 bar (58-65 psi). WARNING: Sparks and hot metal can cause injuries to the eyes and the skin.
Gouge profile width depth INTRODUCTION These machines are supplied with the following standard torch- es for automatic cutting: Torch speed Torch Length SHARK 75/M SKM 75 6-12 m Distance SHARK 105/M SKM 125 6-12 m between torch and plate Other lengths are available by request.
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CONSUMABLES FOR AUTOMATIC CUTTING EQUIPPING THE TORCH FOR AUTOMATIC CUTTING Figure I shows the consumables used for the plasma torches The SKM series of torches for automatic cutting can be fitted on supplied, complete with the CEA order codes. a wide range of X-Y-Z benches, motorised equipments, bevel- To improve the quality of cuts for thin metals (about 2 mm or lers for tubes, and other equipment.
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CNC controller equip- ments, such as X-Y-Z cutting benches, for example. On the front of the SHARK 75/M and SHARK 105/M machine there is a 14-pole female connector (CPC TE Connectivity se- ries) for connecting the CNC interface cable.
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SHARK, “M” VERSION PLANTS Manual torches can be used on SHARK “M” version plasma plants for automatic plants as well: Automatic Manual torch Length cutting torch SHARK 75/M SKM 75 SK 75 6-12 m SHARK 105/M SKM 125 SK 125 6-12 m The manual torches can work in SHARK “M”...
Using the torch for automatic cutting 90° WARNING Torch with immediate ignition α° A plasma arc can cause injuries and burns. The plasma arc ignites immediately, when the torch button is pushed. The plasma arc passes through gloves and the skin quickly. Use appropriate equipment to protect your head, eyes, ears, hands, and body.
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The air quality is poor (oil or water in the air). Use the additional filtration system, CEA code 427529 (Fig. D) with a filtration grade of 0,01 μinch - 0,25 μm available via CEA PLASMATECH distributors (the order code for replacement filters is 427530).
Automatic CNC cutting tables Automatic CNC cutting tables The following pages contain the cutting tables for each series of consumables for automatic cutting of the following materials: • Mild steel. • Stainless steel (CrNi). • Aluminium. Each table contains the following information: Cutting current setting.
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SHARK 75/M 70 A 5,5 bar 185 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 390 cfh mm/min mm/min 6300 5400 5250 4400 3350 2650 2320 1770 1560 1160 1180 inches inches inches inches 9/64"...
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SHARK 75/M 70 A 5,5 bar 185 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 390 cfh mm/min mm/min 10300 8350 8500 6900 6350 5360 2950 2550 1910 1550 1290 inches inches inches inches 9/64"...
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SHARK 75/M 70 A 5,5 bar 185 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 390 cfh mm/min mm/min 10650 9100 9070 7650 7570 6200 4540 3300 2840 2010 1700 1240 1370 1030 inches inches...
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SHARK 75/M 50 A 5,5 bar 175 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 370 cfh mm/min mm/min 12900 9300 11130 9300 10510 9300 8040 6800 5050 3970 3670 2270 2115 1395 1400 1000...
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SHARK 75/M 50 A 5,5 bar 175 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 370 cfh mm/min mm/min 12870 9270 11130 9270 10500 9270 8920 6180 4540 3200 2680 2060 1050 inches inches inches...
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SHARK 75/M 50 A 5,5 bar 175 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 370 cfh mm/min mm/min 11330 8500 9475 6800 6440 3200 4995 2270 2885 1550 2050 1050 inches inches inches inches 1/32"...
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SHARK 105/M 100 A 5,5 bar 295 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 630 cfh mm/min mm/min 4580 3720 3480 2820 2510 2030 1850 1520 1170 inches inches inches inches 1/4" 0.125” 0.25” 0.083"...
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SHARK 105/M 100 A 5,5 bar 295 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 630 cfh mm/min mm/min 5400 4380 3780 3110 2400 2010 1670 1340 inches inches inches inches 1/4" 0.125" 0.25 0.076" 3/8"...
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SHARK 105/M 100 A 5,5 bar 295 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 630 cfh mm/min mm/min 6380 5380 4510 3750 2950 2370 2200 1710 1490 1160 1070 inches inches inches inches 1/4" 0.125"...
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SHARK 105/M 85 A 5,5 bar 280 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 595 cfh mm/min mm/min 8740 6460 6930 5360 4180 3420 2940 2370 1960 1590 1520 1210 inches inches inches inches 10 GA 0.08"...
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SHARK 105/M 85 A 5,5 bar 280 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 595 cfh mm/min mm/min 8740 7120 7120 5790 4370 3510 2890 2320 1800 1470 1330 1040 inches inches inches inches 10 GA 0.08"...
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SHARK 105/M 85 A 5,5 bar 280 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 595 cfh mm/min mm/min 8930 7600 7600 6170 4650 3610 3290 2510 2370 1820 1830 1370 1140 inches inches inches inches 1/8"...
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SHARK 105/M 65 A 5,5 bar 245 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 520 cfh mm/min mm/min 6650 5740 5790 4940 4840 4030 3070 2420 2110 1610 1420 1040 1080 inches inches inches inches 16 GA 0.08"...
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SHARK 105/M 65 A 5,5 bar 245 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 520 cfh mm/min mm/min 9500 7690 7840 6360 5840 4940 2700 2320 1760 1420 1180 inches inches inches inches 16 GA 0.08"...
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SHARK 105/M 65 A 5,5 bar 245 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 520 cfh mm/min mm/min 9780 8360 8360 7030 6980 5700 4180 3040 2610 1850 1560 1140 1260 inches inches inches inches 1/16"...
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SHARK 105/M 45 A 5,5 bar 235 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 500 cfh mm/min mm/min 11870 8500 10260 8500 9690 8500 7410 6270 4650 3650 3380 2090 1940 1280 inches inches inches inches 26GA...
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SHARK 105/M 45 A 5,5 bar 235 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 500 cfh mm/min mm/min 11870 8500 10260 8500 9690 8500 8220 5700 4180 2940 2470 1900 inches inches inches inches 26GA 0.04"...
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SHARK 105/M 45 A 5,5 bar 235 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 500 cfh mm/min mm/min 10450 7830 8740 6270 5930 2940 4600 2090 2660 1420 inches inches inches inches 1/32" 0.08" 0.16"...
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45 A SHARK 105/M Clean CUT 5,5 bar 225 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 475 cfh mm/min 2,25 0,10 3600 0,60 2,25 0,10 3600 0,65 2,25 0,20 3600 0,65 2,25 0,30 3600 0,70 2,25 0,50...
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45 A SHARK 105/M Clean CUT 5,5 bar 225 l/min AIR - Clean, dry, oil-free for ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.2 80 psi 475 cfh mm/min 0,10 3600 0,50 0,10 3600 0,55 0,20 3600 0,60 0,20 3600 0,60 0,50 2800 0,60 0,50 2700 0,65...
Maintenance IMPORTANT: The machine is to undergo routine maintenance, as suggested by the manufacturer. ATTENTION: Cut off the power supply to the equipment be fore effecting any internal inspection. SPARE PARTS Original spares have been specifically designed for our equip- ment.
Troubleshooting table It is normally possible to find the cause of a breakdown through the warning LEDS located on the right hand side of the front of the system. The first thing to do, therefore, is to check which leds are on. Here below we are listing some of the possible break- downs that may occur on the system.
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FIG. S LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 LED6 LED7 LED8 LED9 FIG. T A more advanced search can be done for any faults, by access- List of LEDs ing the front rack board and examining the diagnostic LEDs LED1 Green LED, on when the TORCH BUTTON is provided.
Common cutting defects The table below provides an overview of common cut defects that can arise when using the machine, and explains how to re- solve them. Defect Cause Remedy Insufficient penetration • Cutting speed too high • Reduce speed •...
Meaning of graphic symbols on machine •1 Main equipment switch •2 Cutting current scale potentiometer •3 Green LED: signals power ON •4 Red LED: signals activation of torch button •5 Red LED to indicate that the inverter is activated and the machine is working •6 Green LED, air test activated •7 Yellow LED: signals lack of compressed air •8 Yellow LED for overheat cutoff •9 Green LED, solid material cutting mode •10 Green LED, mesh material cutting mode •11 Centralised plasma torch connection connector •12 Positive earth cable connection polarity •13 Connector for CNC control •14 Dangerous voltage •15 Grounding protection •16 Warning! •17 Before using the equipment you should carefully read the instructions included in this manual •18 Product suitable for free circulation in the...
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Lista ricambi LEGGERE ATTENTAMENTE Spare parts list READ CAREFULLY Liste pièce de rechange LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT Ersatzteilliste SORGFÄLTIG LESEN Lista repuestos LEER ATENTAMENTE Onderdelenlijst EERST GOED DOORLEZEN Lista de peças de substituição LER ATENTEMENTE Liste over reservedele LÆS OMHYGGELIGT Reservdelslista LÄS NOGAS Varaosaluettelo LUE HUOLELLISESTI Reservedelliste...
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Pos. SHARK 75 SHARK 105 Descrizione Description 352453 352453 Visiera pannello frontale Front rack transparent visor Plastic front panel complete 352378 352378 Pannello frontale con logo CEA with logo CEA sticker 468191 468191 Logo CEA pannello frontale Logo CEA sticker for front panel...
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Pannello posteriore Plastic rear panel 427895 427895 Pressacavo completo Main cable clamp 235994 235994 Cavo linea Main cable Steel cover complete of logo 420483 420483 Coperchio completo dei loghi PLASMATECH PLASMATECH sticker 468750 468750 Adesivo logo PLASMATECH Logo PLASMATECH sticker...
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Pos. SHARK 75 SHARK 105 Descrizione Description 377182 377182 Scheda controllo Rack control PCB 452989 452989 Potenziometro regolazione corrente Adjustment current potentiometer Rack membrane keyboard 439399 439400 Pannello rack completo di tastiera a membrana complete of steel support 423112 423112...
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Pos. SHARK 75 SHARK 105 Descrizione Description 481443 481442 Trasformatore principale Power transformer 463237 463236 Staffa trasformatore Bracket for power transformer 486383 486383 Ventilatore 481441 481441 Trasformatore ausiliario Auxiliary transformer 457123 457123 Resistore di snubber circuito secondario Secondary snubber resistor...
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4) Selve svejsemaskinens registreringsnummer EXAMPLE EKSEMPEL N. 2 pieces code n. 377184 - for SHARK 75 - 400 V - 50/60 Hz - Serial number ............2 stk. nummer 377184 - til anlæg model SHARK 75 - 400 V - 50/60 Hz FR Commade des pièces de rechange...
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