동 하드웨어 · 2021
Thermacut 플라즈마 토치
- A' Design Award 동상 2021 in 하드웨어
- CLIENT: Novo Design
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About Thermacut 플라즈마 토치
Thermacut은 금속 절단용으로 설계된 플라즈마 토치이다. 이 토치는 가스와 전기를 이용해 섭씨 20000도의 화염을 만들어 최대 40밀리미터 두께의 강철을 절단하는 플라즈마 절단 시스템의 일부이다. 인체공학적 손잡이는 여러 가지 파지 자세를 가능하게 한다. 손바닥으로 손잡이를 감싸 쥐거나 엄지손가락을 손잡이 상단에 올려놓고 잡을 수 있다. 안전 트리거는 의도하지 않은 작동을 방지한다. 본체 케이스는 사출 성형으로 제작된 플라스틱이며, 그 밖의 부품은 구리, 황동, 강철, 세라믹, 고무로 만들어졌다.
About the A' Design Award 동상
Thermacut 플라즈마 토치, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Thermacut 플라즈마 토치, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Thermacut 플라즈마 토치, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.
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- Unique Properties
- Thermacut plasma torch brings new design of handle for comfortable cutting the metals by plasma arc technology. This ergonomic handle is one part of complex plasma cutting system powered by aggregate which uses gas and electricity to create high temperature flame 20.000 celsius degree to cut metal materials up to 40mm thick. The handle includes safety trigger and offers multiple ways of holding for plasma operators. You can hold device with closed palm around handle or with the thumb on the top of the handle.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 256mm x Depth 39mm x Height 148mm
- Tags
- Thermacut, Extrafire, Plasma, Torch, Cutting, Metal, Handle, Ergonomics
- Production Technology
- Plasma torch consists from metal technology parts which are made of copper, grass and steel. Main case is made of plastic using injection molding technology for mass production. Another parts are made of ceramic, rubber, etc.
- Design Challenge
- The bigger challenge of whole development process was the fusion of design styling and technology inside that device. We tried to find optimal solution how to connect well looking product with perfect ergonomic feature and production quality. Another challenge was fitting all technology parts into tight plastic case.
- Research
- The plasma torch Thermacut is product by worldwide producer of plasma cutting systems for manufacturing industry with more than 25 years experience in this industry. Thermacut Extrafire brings new design of handle construction for comfortable cutting the metals by plasma arc technology. This ergonomic handle is one part of complex plasma cutting system powered by aggregate which uses gas and electricity to create high temperature flame 20.000°C. Plastic handle is a shell for plasma cutting torch assembly that carries plasma consumables. Handle with torch body is connected with plasma power supply that delivers current for torch operation. This torch and handle is designed for air cutting applications and works up to 105Amp cutting steel materials up to 40mm thick. Ergonomic handle offers multiple ways of holding for plasma operators. The operator can hold torch ordinarily with closed palm around handle or with the thumb on the top of the handle using special thumb rest spot as support for better leading the torch during cutting process. The handle includes safety trigger to turn the torch on only when operator wants and can not cause injury of operator.
- Inspiration
- New product design comes from previous series partly and brings new attitude of dynamic ergonomic construction. Body shape with new proportion is more comfortable to hold and opperate during work process. The handle offers more options how to hold device in hand due to organic form and rigorously defined grip fields.
- Project Duration
- The project development of technology and design started in December 2015 in Zlin district in Czech Republic and finished in May 2020 in Czech Republic.
- Operation Flow
- Plasma torch uses high temperature flame to cut steel and another metal materials up to 40mm thick. Due to ergonomic handle it is easy and comfy to operate this device safely and correctly. 20.000 celsius degree flame comes into being via ionization of gas nad electricity. Plasma cutting is used in industry mainly, but is available for home improvements and work as well.
- Patents
- Copyright 2020, David Polasek - Novo Design & Thermacut k.s. company, Czech Republic.
- Image Credits
- Image 1: Creator (designer) David Polasek, Image 2: Creator (designer) David Polasek, Image 3: Creator (designer) David Polasek, Image 4: Creator (designer) David Polasek, Image 5: Creator (designer) David Polasek