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Lug nut ripped in half.?

I ripped a lug nut in half on my 84 Camaro Z28 with a torque bar. The nut is torn up terribly and then my shop teacher suggested putting an air hammer to it to try to get it off so I did and now there’s nothing to grab at all on it. I’m thinking that my only option is to destroy the rim by putting a cetaline torch or plasma cutter to it. Is there any other option for me unfortunately I don’t think there is.

Actually, there are options. I’m surprised that your shop teacher doesn’t know some of the old tricks we used to use.
Here is one, all these require the use of liquid wrench or a similar product. Put the liquid wrench on the remaining portion of the nut and the threads. Let it set for a couple of hours. Now that it’s had time to get in there and do what it needs to…take a pretty hefty set of locking pliers like vise grips. Get them on there good and tight, now hammer the bolt a bit, to loosen the nut. Once that’s done take a pipe that’s made of metal, a pretty strong one, it should fit over the pliers, all the way on, the pipe should be a good length, it gives you leverage to “break” the grip that the nut has on the threads.
The other thing that you can do is weld a long shaft to the nut and use that to break it. Remember to use the break free or liquid wrench after you weld the shaft, you can even put two on and just twist it off.
The final plan is to make the nut square again by grinding the sides. Heat it up to temper it and then try to take it off. When something looses it’s edge, it’s due to the use of a wrong size tool, make sure the tool you use fit’s snugly on the nut. if you feel it slipping try the other side.
Always use the lubricant.
Good luck, Rick

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CNC Plasma Cutter Pros and Cons

For over 50 years, plasma cutters have been the preferred method of cutting metal. Since the 70′s, they have gained industry wide acceptance because they offer several advantages over other cutting methods.

Let’s take a look at some of the Pros and Cons of CNC plasma cutting equipment.

Pros:

• Fast – no preheating required, so the torch can begin cutting immediately. With speeds up to 500IPM, it can rival laser cutters depending on the type of part.
• Versatile – capable of piercing, intricate cutting and beveling in one operation. Plasma cutters can effectively cut any electrically conductive metal up to 6″ thick.
• Precise – paired with state-of-the-art software and high precision components, the need for costly secondary operations is eliminated. The torch head is computer controlled, creating clean, sharp cuts.
• High Cut Quality – less dross and high quality edges. Tight integration between the cutting torch and software results in high quality production.
• Easy to Use – while a CNC machine may seem complicated, the CNC (computer numerically controlled) software takes most of the guess work out of cutting. With a state-of-the-art package, even a first time operator is capable of producing amazing results.
• Safe – most quality systems offer an exhaust or down-draft system to draw smoke away from the operator.

Cons:

• Hardened Edges – the plasma will produce a heat affected zone and harden the edges of the material being cut.
• Dross – Most plasma cut parts will have some dross that needs to be cleaned from the part but this has been greatly minimized with today’s high performance plasma cutting systems
• Cost – CNC plasma cutters can cost more, but faster cutting speed and high cut quality allow for faster production with fewer labor intensive secondary operations. The long term efficiency and accuracy are elements which figure into the overall cost of a plasma cutter, not just the price.

Many low-price, mid to low-quality plasma cutters are available on the market today. Poor design, poor workmanship, older technology and inefficient components significantly shorten the life of a bargain plasma cutter and keep companies from realizing the productivity gains and cost savings they were expecting. What looks like a great deal upfront, will end up costing you time and money down the road.

Heavy duty, top quality CNC plasma cutters are produced by AKS Cutting in Cleveland, Ohio. You can find out more about them at www.AKSCutting.com.

When comparing cutting methods or shopping for your next CNC machine, consider a plasma cutter. The large list of benefits, or pros, make it a formidable and profitable, cutting machine. All machines have their own list of cons as well. Investigate thoroughly before you buy.

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AKS Cutting Systems manufactures heavy-duty, high-precision CNC Plasma Cutters that deliver the Repeatable Accuracy, High Speed and Rugged Durability required by the most demanding fabricators and manufacturers. Visit us at http://www.AKSCutting.com for more information about our heavy-duty cnc plasma cutters.

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