CAUSES OF COMMON HAND-CUTTING ISSUES
The work piece is not cut completely through. This can be caused by:
The cutting speed is too fast.
The consumables are too worn.
The amperage setting is set too low for the thickness of the work piece.
Gouging consumables are installed instead of cutting consumables.
The work clamp is not attached properly to the work piece.
The air pressure is too low or the air flow rate is not high enough.
Cut quality is poor. This can be caused by:
The amperage setting is too low for the thickness of the work piece.
The wrong consumables are being used (gouging consumables are installed instead of drag-
cutting consumables, for example).
Your cutting speed is too quick or too slow.
Consumables’ life is shorter than expected. This can be caused by:
Moisture in the air supply.
Incorrect air pressure.
Consumables are incorrectly installed.