Additional factors of cut quality, Additional factors of cut quality -23 – Hypertherm HPR800XD Auto Gas Rev.2 User Manual

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OperatiOn

HPR800XD Auto Gas –

806500

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Additional factors of cut quality

cause

The torch is too low.

The torch is too high.

Square cut

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Solution

Increase arc voltage to raise the torch.

Decrease arc voltage to lower the torch.

Positive cut angle

Negative cut angle

Problem

Additional factors of cut quality

cut angle

Note: The squarest cut angle will be on the right side with respect to the forward motion of the torch.
Note: To determine whether a cut-angle problem is being caused by the plasma system or the drive

system, make a test cut and measure the angle of each side. Next, rotate the torch 90° in its

holder and repeat the process. If the angles are the same in both tests, the problem is in the

drive system.

If a cut-angle problem persists after “mechanical causes” have been eliminated (see Tips for table and torch, previous

page), c

heck the t

orch-to-work distance, especially if cut angles are all positive or all negative.

• A positive cut angle results when more material is re moved from the top of the cut than from the bottom.

• A negative cut angle results when more material is removed from the bottom of the cut.

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