Section 5: Torch Consumables and Cutting Charts
Spirit II User’s Manual
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Cutting Charts
The cutting charts shown on the following pages are intended to give the
operator the best starting point to use when making a cut on a particular material
type and thickness. Small adjustments may have to be made to achieve the best
cut. Also, remember that the arc voltage must be increased as the electrode
wears in order to maintain the correct cutting height.
Cutting Chart Index
Material
Current
Plasma Gas
Shield Gas
Copper
Electrode
Silver
Electrode
Mild Steel
30 Amps
Oxygen
Oxygen
Page 5-15
Mild Steel
50 Amps
Oxygen
Oxygen or Air
Page 5-16
Mild Steel
70 Amps
Oxygen
Air
Page 5-17
Mild Steel
100 Amps
Oxygen
Air
Page 5-18
Page 5-33
Mild Steel
150 Amps
Oxygen
Air
Page 5-19
Page 5-34
Stainless Steel
30 Amps
Air
Air
Page 5-20
Stainless Steel
50 Amps
Air
Nitrogen
Page 5-21
Stainless Steel
70 Amps
H17
Nitrogen
Page 5-22
Stainless Steel
70 Amps
Air
Nitrogen
Page 5-23
Stainless Steel
100 Amps
H17
Nitrogen
Page 5-24
Stainless Steel
100 Amps
Air
Nitrogen
Page 5-25
Page 5-35
Stainless Steel
150 Amps
H17
Nitrogen
Page 5-26
Stainless Steel
150 Amps
Air
Nitrogen
Page 5-27
Page 5-36
Aluminum
30 Amps
Air
Nitrogen
Page 5-28
Aluminum
50 Amps
Air
Nitrogen
Page 5-29
Aluminum
70 Amps
Air
Nitrogen
Page 5-30
Aluminum
100 Amps
Air
Nitrogen
Page 5-31
Page 5-37
Aluminum
150 Amps
Air
Nitrogen
Page 5-32
Page 5-38