CPC H05H 1/34 (2013.01) | 21 Claims |
17. A set of consumables for a plasma arc torch, comprising:
a first sub-cartridge, including:
a distributor defining a plurality of ports that extend from an internal cavity of the distributor to an exterior surface of the distributor;
an electrode disposed within and irremovably, fixedly coupled to the distributor;
a nozzle defining at least one set of passageways that direct gas into a gap defined between the electrode and the nozzle, the nozzle being irremovably, fixedly coupled to the distributor; and
a stationary arc initiator seated in the distributor and positioned to extend into the gap between the electrode and the nozzle; and
a second sub-cartridge, including:
a shield configured to cover a distal end of the nozzle; and
a shield cup irremovably, fixedly coupled to the shield, wherein the shield and shield cup define a seating cavity configured to receive the first sub-cartridge and the shield cup includes connectors that can connect the second sub-cartridge, with the first sub-cartridge seated therein, to an operative end of a torch.
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