Lincoln Electric Torchmate 5100 Series, User Manual

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Torchmate 5100
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Process Stations:
Configure and control the tool outputs on the machine.
• Kerf - Add a Kerf value to compinsate for the tool kerf
value.
• Set Offset - Capture the distance based on the torch
position to a Plate Origin
• On/Off Dwell - Add time delay to sending signals to the
associated tool.
• Pierce Count - Counts the processes ARC ON commands.
• Activate -
Toggles the tool to get a ON command.
Toggle to turn off.
• State -
Indicates the ON/OFF status of the tool.
Job Group:
WATER LEVEL allows the operator to control the level of water in
the water table.
• RAISE WATER - When held down, this will raise the
water. Release the button to stop raising the water.
• LOWER WATER - When held down, this will lower the
water. Release the button to stop at the level required.
• If the LOW WATER indicator is displayed, the water
level in the tank is low and will not raise the water past
that level until the water level is satisfied.
Note: Hydrogen gas may be formed and be trapped under aluminum
work pieces when they are cut using a water table.
DO NOT
cut aluminum alloys underwater or on a water table unless
the hydrogen gas can be eliminated or dissipated. Trapped hydrogen
gas that is ignited will cause an explosion.