Hypertherm THC ArcGlide - Manual (Page 163)

ArcGlide THC Instruction Manual 806450 163
3 – Operation
Surface finish
Roughness: Depending on the type of metal being cut, some roughness should be expected; “roughness” describes
the texture of the cut face (the cut is not smooth).
Aluminum
Top: Air/Air
 Best for thin material under 3 mm (1/8 inch)
Bottom: H35/N
2
 Excellent edge quality
 Weldable edge
Mild steel
Top: Air/Air
 Clean cut
 Nitrided edge
 Increased surface hardness
Bottom: O
2
 Exceptional edge quality
 Weldable edge
Color
Color results from a chemical reaction between a metal and the plasma gas that is used to cut it. Color changes are to be
expected and vary most dramatically with stainless steel.