Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Operator's Manual page 12

Contents
Pierce a workpiece using the machine torch............................................................................................. 110
Pierce delay ........................................................................................................................................... 110
Pierce height ......................................................................................................................................... 110
Pierce maximum thickness ................................................................................................................. 110
Cut stainless steel with F5............................................................................................................................. 111
8 Guidelines for Marking .......................................................................................................... 113
Marking consumables (10 - 25 A) .............................................................................................................. 113
Process gas: air versus argon....................................................................................................................... 114
How the system handles postflow for marking ............................................................................. 114
Types of marking .............................................................................................................................................. 115
Marking samples................................................................................................................................... 115
Marking, scoring, and dimpling profiles .......................................................................................... 117
Marking process guidelines........................................................................................................................... 118
Cornering guidelines ........................................................................................................................... 119
Marking troubleshooting tips ......................................................................................................................... 119
Common marking problems and solutions..................................................................................... 120
9 Cut Charts and Marking Charts ........................................................................................... 121
Using the cut charts ........................................................................................................................................ 122
Mild Steel - 45 A - Air - Shielded ............................................................................................................. 124
Stainless Steel - 45 A - Air - Shielded .................................................................................................... 125
Aluminum - 45 A - Air - Shielded.............................................................................................................. 126
Mild Steel - FineCut - Air - Shielded and Unshielded.......................................................................... 127
Stainless Steel - FineCut - Air - Shielded and Unshielded................................................................. 128
Mild Steel - FineCut Low Speed - Air - Shielded and Unshielded ................................................... 129
Stainless Steel - FineCut Low Speed - Air - Shielded and Unshielded .......................................... 130
Stainless Steel - 45 A - F5 - Shielded..................................................................................................... 131
Marking and Dimpling - Air - Shielded...................................................................................................... 132
Marking and Dimpling - Argon - Shielded................................................................................................ 133
10 Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................................................... 135
Common cutting issues.................................................................................................................................. 136
Hand cutting issues............................................................................................................................. 137
Mechanized cutting issues................................................................................................................. 138
Check the gas pressure ................................................................................................................................. 140
Check the gas quality...................................................................................................................................... 141
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