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HPR260 Auto Gas
Instruction Manual
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Section 4
OPERATION
In this section:
Daily start-up................................................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Check torch.......................................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Power indicators .........................................................................................................................................................................................4-3
General...............................................................................................................................................................................................4-3
Power supply ...................................................................................................................................................................................4-3
Selection console ...........................................................................................................................................................................4-3
Metering console .............................................................................................................................................................................4-3
CNC controller requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................4-4
CNC screen examples..............................................................................................................................................................................4-5
Main (control) screen ......................................................................................................................................................................4-5
Diagnostic screen ............................................................................................................................................................................4-6
Test screen.........................................................................................................................................................................................4-7
Cut chart screen...............................................................................................................................................................................4-8
Consumable selection...............................................................................................................................................................................4-9
Mild steel............................................................................................................................................................................................4-9
Stainless steel ................................................................................................................................................................................4-10
Aluminum.........................................................................................................................................................................................4-10
Install consumables .................................................................................................................................................................................4-11
Cut charts ..................................................................................................................................................................................................4-12
Bevel cutting...................................................................................................................................................................................4-12
Marking ............................................................................................................................................................................................4-12
Consumables for mirror-image cutting .....................................................................................................................................4-12
Estimated kerf width compensation..........................................................................................................................................4-13
Changing consumable parts .................................................................................................................................................................4-42
Remove consumables ..................................................................................................................................................................4-42
Inspect consumables....................................................................................................................................................................4-43
Inspect torch...................................................................................................................................................................................4-44
Inspect electrode pit depth .........................................................................................................................................................4-45
Replace torch water tube.......................................................................................................................................................................4-46
Common cutting faults............................................................................................................................................................................4-47
How to optimize cut quality...................................................................................................................................................................4-48
Tips for table and torch ................................................................................................................................................................4-48
Plasma set-up tips.........................................................................................................................................................................4-48
Maximize the life of consumable parts......................................................................................................................................4-48
Additional factors of cut quality..................................................................................................................................................4-49
Additional improvements .............................................................................................................................................................4-50
