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9-6517 - Thermal Dynamics Plasma Torch Roller Guide Body

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OVERVIEW

Precision Plasma Cutting with Thermal Dynamics

The Thermal Dynamics 9-6517 Roller Guide Body is an essential accessory designed to enhance the performance and precision of your plasma cutting operations. In the demanding world of industrial fabrication and metalworking, maintaining the correct standoff distance—the gap between the torch tip and the workpiece—is critical for achieving clean, high-quality cuts. This roller guide body serves as the structural foundation for your roller guide assembly, allowing operators to maneuver the torch smoothly and consistently across various metal surfaces.

Manufactured by Thermal Dynamics, a leader in plasma cutting technology, this component is built to exacting standards. It ensures that your torch remains at the optimal height during manual cutting processes. By preventing the nozzle from dragging directly on the plate, the 9-6517 not only improves the cut quality by stabilizing the arc but also significantly extends the lifespan of your consumables. Shield cups and tips are less prone to damage from spatter and direct contact when a proper roller guide is utilized.

This genuine replacement part is engineered for durability and fit. It integrates seamlessly with compatible Thermal Dynamics plasma torches, providing a secure and stable platform for the guide wheels. Whether you are performing long straight cuts, following a template, or simply need to reduce operator fatigue by resting the torch weight on the guide, this body component is indispensable. Investing in genuine OEM parts like the 9-6517 ensures that your equipment operates at peak efficiency and minimizes downtime associated with ill-fitting generic alternatives.

For professionals who rely on manual plasma cutting for fabrication, repair, or maintenance, the roller guide body is a small but mighty tool. It transforms the variable nature of hand-cutting into a more controlled and mechanical process, bridging the gap between manual operation and automated precision. Ensure your toolkit is complete with this high-quality guide body.

Additional Information
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Brand:Thermal Dynamics
Part Type:Roller Guide Body
Process:Plasma Cutting

INCLUDED

  • (1) Roller Guide Body

APPLICATIONS

  • Manual plasma cutting operations
  • Straight-line metal fabrication
  • Template tracing and pattern cutting
  • Maintenance and repair (MRO) cutting
  • General industrial metalworking

FAQ

The 9-6517 serves as the main structural component for a roller guide assembly, helping to maintain a constant standoff distance between the plasma torch and the workpiece for consistent cutting results.

This product is listed as the 'Roller Guide Body'. Typically, this refers to the frame or housing. Please check if wheels and mounting hardware are sold separately or included in your specific kit configuration.

Proper standoff height ensures the plasma arc is focused correctly, which improves cut quality, reduces dross, and prevents the consumable parts from overheating or shorting out against the metal.

Yes, the 9-6517 is a genuine Thermal Dynamics product, ensuring compatibility and quality performance with your Thermal Dynamics plasma cutting equipment.

Yes, by allowing the torch to roll on the workpiece rather than being held up entirely by hand, the roller guide reduces the physical strain on the operator's arm and wrist.

The roller guide can be used on any conductive metal that your plasma cutter is rated for, including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, provided the surface is relatively smooth for the rollers.

The body typically attaches to the shield cup or retaining cap of the plasma torch. Installation involves securing it around the torch head, ensuring it is tight enough to stay in place but allows for standoff adjustment if applicable.