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Mild Steel @ 60A
(mm) Bar Volts (mm) (mm/min) (mm) (sec) (mm)
3 6.2 (15.2) 126 4.8 5080 5.1 0.1 2.2
As is visible, the Pierce Delay is the same between the two amp settings. All other settings are
different. The largest variation is the cutting speed. A setting like Kerf is best planned for and set
in the software. Air pressure is set at the cutter. Speeds are set on the table controller. Volts,
Heights, and Delays are set at the Auto-Height Control.
Adjusting to the Variable
Some other variable which affect the cutting performance include but are not limited to:
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Material Quality. New, clean material from a consistent supplier will normally provide the best
results. Changing suppliers or using reclaimed materials will often require some adjustments
to the settings normally used for a similar material. This is normal and typically not a problem
when it has been acknowledged, planned for, and adjusted to. Other material factors are the
cleanliness of the material. Oils, rust inhibitors, and rust or scale will also affect the cut
results. Cleaning the surface will produce better more consistent results.
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Air / Gas Quality. Dry. The dryer the better. It is recommended to use a good and regular
maintenance schedule to remove moisture from your air supply. It is also recommended to
use a high quality air drying system as well. While an air filter is needed, it is not for
removing moisture from the air. Using a drying system along with good maintenance will
provide a more consistent and predictable cut. This will also provide much longer life for the
consumables.
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Environmental conditions. Seasonal changes, altitude above sea level, proximity to large
bodies of water (oceans or great lakes) will also play a factor in the final cut results. While
relatively minor, it is a worth noting when experiencing some adjustments between January
to August, or if consulting a forum between Florida and Nebraska.
Expectations
Plasma cutting is not Lazar cutting. It is not Flame cutting. It is not a sheared or machined edge.
While specific definitions will be more accurate and include more of the science and technology
behind plasma, Plasma cutting for this purpose is the controlled melting of metal.
The table does not do the cutting. The table moves in a controlled manner to be predictable,
repeatable and accurate.
The software is not high-end engineering or modeling software. It can however open up a great
deal of practical and creative project for the operator willing to learn to use it.