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ADVANCECUT 65
Electrical Connection
The ADVANCECUT 65 is designed to run on a stand-
ard 15A 230V AC power supply. If an extension cord
must be used, it should be no longer than 10m and be
a heavy duty industrial 15A version with a minimum
cable core of 2.5mm2.
Operating Environment
Adequate ventilation is required to provide proper
cooling for the ADVANCECUT 65. Ensure that the
machine is placed on a stable level surface where
clean cool air can easily flow across the unit. The AD-
VANCECUT 65 has electrical components and control
circuit boards which will be damaged by excessive
dust and dirt, so a clean operating environment is es-
sential.
Compressed Air Requirements
A reliable and consistent supply of clean dry com-
pressed air is essential for proper operation of the
Material
Thickness (mm) 0.5 2
4
6
8 10
Output Current
Dial Position (7) 2-4 4-6 5-7 7-8 8-9 10
Amperage Guide
Cutting Guide
ADVANCECUT 65 Although the machine contains its
own filtration system, it is recommended the com-
pressed air supply have external filtration in the line
feeding the ADVANCE CUT 65, both a standard water
trap (sintered bronze filter) and, a coalescing filter
(for oil in air). The ADVANCE CUT 65 requires a mini-
mum of 120 L/min (4.5cfm) Free Air Delivery (FAD)
at 75psi pressure.
This normally means the compressor must be a belt
drive model or if a direct drive, must have a motor
power of 2.5HP or greater.
The air must be dry and free of oil and moisture
(normally a symptom of older, worn out compres-
sors). The air hose must also be of sufficient size
(3/8”/10mm minimum) to supply the machine.
Effect of Cutting Speed
TOO FAST TOO SLOW CORRECT
Plasma Cutting Guide
Cutting with the ADVANCECUT 65
After turning the Power Switch to the ON position and
making control and air pressure adjustments, pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Hold the tip of the Torch within 3-4mm the work
piece, at about 15- 30° angle to avoid damaging
the tip.
2. Depress the torch switch. (Air and the high fre-
quency spark should energize)
3. As the high frequency spark jumps to the work
piece, the main plasma arc will ignite and start
cutting.
4. After starting the cut, the tip can be dragged
along the work piece if cutting up to 3mm thick
material. When cutting material greater than
3mm, maintain a 3.2mm tip-to-work (standoff)
distance.
5. When ending a cut, the torch switch should be
released and lifted off the work piece just before
the end of the cut to minimize double-arcing
which can damage the tip. This is to prevent the
high frequency arc starting from reigniting
after cutting arc extinguishes.
6. In the post-flow mode, the arc can be restarted
immediately by depressing the torch switch.
