Hypertherm Powermax65 Service Manual Rev.1 - Manual (Page 119)

OperatiOn
powermax
65/85 Service Manual 4-17
Gouge a workpiece
1. Hold the torch so that the torch tip is within 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) from the workpiece before firing the torch.
2. Hold the torch at a 45° angle to the workpiece with a small gap
between the torch tip and the workpiece. Press the trigger to
obtain a pilot arc. Transfer the arc to the work piece.
3. Maintain an approximate 45° angle to the workpiece as you feed
into the gouge. Push the plasma arc in the direction of the gouge
you want to create. Keep a small distance between the torch
tip and the molten metal to avoid reducing consumable life or
damaging the torch.
Changing the torch’s angle changes the dimensions of the
gouge.
Di rec tion of travel
45°
WARNING
SPARKS AND HOT METAL CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN. When firing the torch
at an angle, sparks and hot metal will spray out from the nozzle. Point the torch away
from yourself and others.