ESAB Precision Plasmarc, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual For Residential Installation

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Precision Plasma Electronic Flow Control Table of Contents
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Section 4 Operation
4.1 Power Supply Controls
4.1.1 Main Power Switch 1
4.1.2 Pilot Arc Switch 1
4.1.3 Fault Indicator Lights 2
4.1.4 Meters 2
4.1.5 Current Control Switch 2
4.2 Cut Quality
4.2.1 Introduction 3
4.2.2 Cut Angle 3
4.2.3 Cut Flatness 4
4.2.4 Surface Finish 5
4.2.5 Dross 6
4.2.6 Dimensional Accuracy 8
4.3 Influence of Gas Options on Cut Quality
4.3.1 Introduction 9
4.3.2 Aluminum 9
4.3.3 Carbon Steel 10
4.3.4 Stainless Steel 11
4.4 Process Data
4.4.1 Introduction 13
4.4.2 Process Data Settings 14
Plasma Marking Data 54
4.4.3 Relationship of Kerf Width to Amperes and Material Thickness 76
4.4.3.1 Aluminum Kerf Values 76
4.4.3.2 Carbon Steel Kerf Values 78
4.4.3.3 Stainless Steel Kerf Values O
2
/N
2
/O
2
81
4.4.3.4 Stainless Steel Kerf Values Air/Air/CH
4
82
4.4.3.5 Stainless Steel Kerf Values N
2
/N
2
/CH
4
83
4.4.3.6 Stainless Steel Kerf Values N
2
/N
2
84
4.4.3.7 Stainless Steel Kerf Values Air/Air 86