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• At the end of a cut slow your cutting speed and angle the
torch forward to cut through the last bit of metal.
DIRECTION
Pull the torch towards you instead of attempting to push it
away while making a cut. The plasma stream swirls as it exits
the tip, biting one side and finishing off on the other leaving a
bevelled edge and a straight edge. The bevel cut effect is more
noticeable on thicker material and needs to be taken into
consideration before starting your cut, as you want the straight
side of the cut on the finished piece that you keep.
TORCH TIP HEIGHT & POSITION
The distance and position of the plasma torch cutting tip has an
effect on the quality of the cut and the extent of the cut’s bevel.
The easiest way to reduce bevel is by cutting at the proper speed
and height for the material and amperage that is being cut.
1. Correct torch height and square to the material. Minimum
bevel & equal bevel. Longest consumable life (Fig. 13).
2. Torch angled to the material. Unequal bevel, one side may
be excessively beveled (Fig. 14).
3. Torch height too high. Excessive bevel, plasma stream may
not cut all the way through the material (Fig. 15).
4. Torch height too low. Reverse bevel. Tip may contact the
work and short out or damage the tip (Fig. 16).
CUTTING NOZZLE TIP SIZE AND CONDITION
The cutting nozzle’s orifice focuses the plasma stream. It is
important to use the correct size tip for the amperage being used.
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
