HySpeed HSD130 RHF
Instruction Manual
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Section 4
OPERATION
In this section:
Controls and indicators.............................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Main power switch ..........................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Daily start-up................................................................................................................................................................................................4-3
Check torch.......................................................................................................................................................................................4-3
System operation........................................................................................................................................................................................4-4
Amps display.....................................................................................................................................................................................4-4
Fuel-gas console operation......................................................................................................................................................................4-5
Consumable selection...............................................................................................................................................................................4-6
Mild steel............................................................................................................................................................................................4-6
Stainless steel...................................................................................................................................................................................4-6
Aluminum............................................................................................................................................................................................4-7
Install consumables....................................................................................................................................................................................4-8
Cut charts.....................................................................................................................................................................................................4-9
Estimated kerf width compensation ............................................................................................................................................4-9
Changing consumable parts .................................................................................................................................................................4-23
Remove consumables ..................................................................................................................................................................4-23
Inspect consumables....................................................................................................................................................................4-24
Inspect torch...................................................................................................................................................................................4-25
Inspect electrode pit depth .........................................................................................................................................................4-26
Replace torch water tube.......................................................................................................................................................................4-27
Common cutting faults ...........................................................................................................................................................................4-28
How to optimize cut quality ...................................................................................................................................................................4-29
Tips for table and torch ................................................................................................................................................................4-29
Plasma set-up tips.........................................................................................................................................................................4-29
Maximize the life of consumable parts......................................................................................................................................4-29
Additional factors of cut quality..................................................................................................................................................4-30
Additional improvements .............................................................................................................................................................4-31
