Hypertherm HRT - Manual (Page 37)

Duramax Retrofit Torch
Operator Manual
3-1
Section 3
Operation
In this section:
Using the cut charts .......................................................................................................................................... 3‑2
Estimated kerf‑width compensation .................................................................................................... 3‑2
100 amp mechanized shielded cutting for Powermax1650.......................................................... 3‑5
85 amp mechanized shielded cutting for Powermax1650 ............................................................ 3‑7
80 amp mechanized shielded cutting for Powermax1250/1650 ..............................................3‑11
65 amp mechanized shielded cutting for Powermax1250/1650 ..............................................3‑13
60 amp mechanized shielded cutting for Powermax1000/1250/1650 ...................................3‑17
45 amp mechanized shielded cutting for Powermax1000/1250/1650 ...................................3‑19
100 amp mechanized unshielded cutting for Powermax1650 ...................................................3‑23
85 amp mechanized unshielded cutting for Powermax1650......................................................3‑25
65 amp mechanized unshielded cutting for Powermax1250/1650 ..........................................3‑29
45 amp mechanized unshielded cutting for Powermax1000/1250/1650 ..............................3‑33
FineCut
® consumables for Powermax1000/1250/1650 ............................................................3‑37
Using the hand torch .......................................................................................................................................3‑42
Operate the safety trigger ...................................................................................................................3‑42
Hand torch cutting hints ......................................................................................................................3‑43
Start a cut from the edge of the workpiece.....................................................................................3‑44
Pierce a workpiece ................................................................................................................................3‑45
Gouge a workpiece ..............................................................................................................................3‑46
Common hand‑cutting faults ..............................................................................................................3‑49
Using the machine torch ................................................................................................................................3‑50
Ensure the torch and table are set up correctly .............................................................................3‑50
Understand and optimize cut quality .................................................................................................3‑50
To pierce a workpiece using the machine torch ............................................................................3‑53
Common machine‑cutting faults ........................................................................................................3‑53