Hypertherm HPR800XD Auto Gas Rev.2 - Manual (Page 116)

OperatiOn
4-10 HPR800XD Auto Gas – 806500
consumable selection
Standard cutting (0°)
Most of the consumables on the following pages are designed for standard (straight) cutting, when the torch is
perpendicular to the workpiece.
bevel cutting (0° to 45°)
The 80 amp, 130 amp, and 260 amp bevel cutting processes have consumables that are specifically designed for bevel
applications. The 400 amp, 600 amp, and 800 amp processes have one set of consumables for both straight cutting
and bevel cutting. These consumables use a tapered design that allows them to be used in other applications such as
robotic cutting and thick material piercing. Bevel-specific cut charts are provided for all bevel cutting processes.
PowerPierce technology
All bevel consumables have been optimized for PowerPierce, which uses the tapered design to increase pierce
capabilities. The 200 amp and 260 amp standard consumables have also been optimized for PowerPierce. Note that the
130 amp standard consumables have not been optimized for PowerPierce. If you wish to pierce thicker material with the
130 amp process, use the 130 amp bevel-specific consumables.
Marking
Any of the consumable sets can also be used for marking with argon or nitrogen. Marking parameters are shown at the
bottom of each cut chart. The quality of the marks will vary depending on the marking process, cut process, material
type, material thickness, and material surface finish. For best mark quality, use the argon marking process settings. For
all marking processes the depth of the mark can be increased by reducing the marking speed, or the depth can be
decreased by increasing the marking speed. Argon marking currents can be increased by up to 30% to increase the
depth of the mark. When marking with an argon process at 25 amps or greater, the process will start with air before
changing to argon, and a thicker, darker mark will be seen at the start of the mark. When using the argon marking
processes, mark and cut individual parts. Marking the entire nest prior to cutting may lead to reduced consumable life.
For better results intersperse cuts and marks. Poor quality marking or burn-through may occur with material less than
1.5 mm (0.06 in or 16 gauge).
consumables for mirror-image cutting
See the Parts List section in this manual for part numbers.
SilverPlus electrodes
SilverPlus electrodes provide increased life when the average cut duration is short (< 60 Seconds), and cut quality is
not the most critical requirement. SilverPlus electrodes are available for 130 amp, 200 amp, and 260 amp mild steel O
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/ Air cutting. Part numbers can be found on the following page.