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Change Consumable
This screen tracks consumable life data for statistical analysis. In addition, the feature
can prompt the operator that a consumable has reached its expected life by using an
output from the control to activate an indicator such as an indicator lamp or audible
alarm. This feature allows the operator to change the consumable and avoid a
consumable failure that can affect cut quality or damage the torch.
Note: This Change Consumable feature can only track consumable life data and offer
features related to that data. The control cannot detect consumable condition or failures.
Overview
If the New Torch Tip or New Electrode soft key is pressed every time a torch tip or
electrode is changed, the last information for the corresponding consumable will be
added to a database. This database shows the date a consumable was changed and how
long it lasted in minutes, pierces, inches and millimeters.
To reset the current consumable value, press the New Tip/New Electrode button. Select
the torch tip or electrode to be updated. The value of the tracking information is reset to
zero and starts counting up as you cut in the selected mode. The “Installed on” date for
the selected consumable is updated and the current values for the selected consumable are
recorded, with the date, in a database that can be saved to disk.
The database is saved in CSV (comma separated value) format on the CNC and can be
downloaded for use with standard database software programs for productivity and cost
analysis. In addition, this data may also be viewed in the Watch Window during cutting.