Miller Spectrum 625 X-TREME Plasma Cutter

With today’s introduction of the Spectrum 625 X-TREME, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. believes they have redefined the 40-amp plasma cutter category. The Spectrum 625 X-TREME provides a powerful 5/8-in. cut rating on mild steel, but, at 21 lbs., this lunchbox-sized unit is light enough to be carried by its shoulder strap. With an overall size of 9 in. x 5.5-in. x 13.25 in., the Spectrum 625 X-TREME takes up minimal space on the workbench or in the truck. It is more than 400-percent smaller and 50-percent lighter than the 40-amp unit it replaces.
While designed to professional standards for construction, MRO and body shop applications, the Spectrum 625 X-TREME is also ideal for personal users who desire portability, reliability and a 5/8–in. rated cut capacity. Rated cutting capacity is the speed at which an operator achieves a smooth, steady cut at approximately 10 inches per minute (IPM). On thinner materials, the unit’s travel speed is increased for greater productivity. For example, on ¼-in. mild steel, travel speed increases to 60 i.p.m.For ultimate customer convenience, the Spectrum 625 X-TREME offers an electronically controlled air system that eliminates the need for the operator to adjust the air pressure and automatically compensates for input air variations and automatically reduces air pressure when gouging consumables are placed in the torch. The Spectrum 625 X-TREME runs off 240 V input power and can operate on a generator with an output of 10,500 watts. Miller Line Voltage Compensation (LVC™) ensures that output remains steady even if input voltage varies by +/- 10 percent.

The Spectrum 625 X-TREME fits easily into its rugged, drop-tested X-CASE to provide exceptional protection during transport and storage. Opening from the top, the X-CASE offers plenty of room for the plasma unit, consumable box, eye protection, gloves and other accessories.

The Spectrum 625 X-TREME features Auto-Refire technology, which eliminates the need to retrigger the torch when cutting expanded metal, such as grates or fences. The unit also features Auto-Post Flow, which automatically calculates the amount of postflow needed to optimize consumable cooling. For more information about the Spectrum 625 X-TREME and other portable Miller plasma systems, go to www.MillerWelds.com/SizeMatters.

Mining association June 4-7 marks 20th conference

CREEDE— Any summer day in the high country finds a healthy amount of tourists enjoying Creede, but be prepared for traffic gridlock from Thursday, June 4 to Sunday, June 7, when the Mining History Association holds its 20th annual summer conference here.

The Mining History Association, based in Sedalia in Douglas County, is made up of an army of mining aficionados all across the United States. According to the association’s website, members include independent scholars, laypersons, college and university professors, historians, miners, geologists, retired mining industry personnel, and many others. Its 2008 annual conference was held in Chisholm, Minnesota, which is located in the northeastern corner of the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.”

Plans for the four-day mining festivities include trips to the Amethyst, Commodore, and King Solomon mines, along with other places of interest along the Bachelor Loop above Creede. For those who just can’t wait for June 4, a pre-conference field trip focusing on the geology of the eastern/central San Juan volcanic field is also being organized for Wednesday, June 3.

The early-June conference will also feature lectures and presentations at Creede’s Underground Mining Museum and South Fork’s Rio Grande Club, and a trip to the Lake City area.