Lincoln Electric TORCHMATE 5100 User Manual page 78

How Torch Position Affects Bevel:
Correct torch height: Torch angled to Incorrect torch height: Incorrect torch height:
Torch square to material material Torch too high Torch too low
Position of
torch while
cutting
Bevel of
finished part
Equal bevel on all sides Unequal bevel Excessive bevel Reversed bevel
Minimal bevel One side may be straight the Cut may not go all the Torch may contact
another excessively beveled material and short out
way through material
Longest consumable life or damage tip
Can be caused by worn tip
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