Thermacut Chishandiso Chikuru: Plasma Torch by David Polasek

Thermacut Chishandiso Chikuru: Plasma Torch by David Polasek is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award in Hadiwea, Maturusi eMagetsi neeMaoko Competition Category.

BronziHadiwea· 2021

Thermacut Chishandiso Chikuru: Plasma Torch

by David Polasek

Client: Novo Design

Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award Winner in Hadiwea Category

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The Design

About Thermacut Chishandiso Chikuru: Plasma Torch

Rugwaro Manyoro: Thermacut chigadzirwa che plasma torch chakagadzirirwa kucheka simbi. Torch iyi chikamu chesisitimu yekucheka ne plasma inoshandisa gasi nemagetsi kugadzira moto une 20000 degrees Celsius, ichicheka simbi yakakora kusvika ma 40 millimeters. Chibato chakagadzirwa neergonomic chinobvumira nzira dzakasiyana-siyana dzekubata. Torch inogona kubatwa neruoko rwakavharika rwakapoteredza chibato kana nechigunwe chikuru chichizorora pamusoro pechibato. Chiridzwa chekuchengetedza (safety trigger) chinodzivirira kushanda kusingadiwi. Kesi guru rakagadzirwa neplastic kuburikidza nenzira yeinjection moulding, uye zvimwe zvikamu zvakagadzirwa nemhangura (copper), musanganiswa wendarira nemhangura (brass), simbi, dhaka rebumba rakaomeswa (ceramic) uye rabha.

The Recognition

About the Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award

Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Thermacut Chishandiso Chikuru: Plasma Torch, rukudzo rwakakwirira kwazvo runopiwa kumadhizaini akasiyana anozivikanwa nekugadzira, njere nekungwara. Vakunda veBronzi mabasa ane unyanzvi hwakakwana uye kugadzira kunoshamisa kunosimbisa ruzivo rukuru, pfungwa nehunyanzvi hwevagadziri vawo. Thermacut Chishandiso Chikuru: Plasma Torch inotarisirwa kuva chinhu chinokudzwa kwazvo, chinoremekedzwa uye chinodiwa, chine hunyanzvi hunoonekwa uye zvitsva. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award inosanganisa maitiro akanakisa muhunyanzvi, sayenzi, dhizaini netekinoroji uye yakasiyana nekutarisisa zvidiki. Thermacut Chishandiso Chikuru: Plasma Torch inogutsa zvinodiwa zvakanaka, inobata zvishuvo, inokwezva manzwiro uye inomutsa kuda kuziva.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

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.
Team Members: R&D Engineer: Zdeněk Lapčík, R&D Engineer: Tomáš Kusák
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