Fault Finding - PlasmaPart Cut 55CI Eclipse Operation & Safety Manual

Fault Finding

If you are having problems with any aspect of your machine please contact us, but first
please take a moment to see if your fault is described here:
 Arc goes out mid-way through a cut
Check air pressure is correct.
Check condition of electrode and nozzle.
Check the mains plug is securely connected and not loose or under strain.
Check work piece clamp is securely attached to clean metal of the work piece.
Check torch euro connection is fully home.
Check the compressor and moisture trap on the rear of the machine is not full of
water and that the air supply is free from moisture, oil or other contamination or
debris.
Check to ensure the inlet of the compressor is not breathing in exhaust fumes as this
can stop the arc igniting properly.
 Arc will not initiate
Check machine is switched on and has correct air supply.
Check work piece connection.
Disassemble torch consumables and check for worn electrode, loose electrode (this
needs to be nipped up but not overtightened), missing or damaged swirl ring, and
correct matching consumables have been fitted.
Check torch euro connection is fully home
 Cut is not clean
Check work piece clamp is securely connected to a clean part or the work piece.
Check condition of consumables and that the swirl ring is not damaged or missing.
Check air pressure is correct.
Check there is no other material on the underside of the material being cut such as a
label or some paint as this can spoil the back side of the cut.
 Cut does not fully penetrate material
Check to ensure the work piece clamp is attached to a clean metal part of the work
piece.
Check the air pressure is correct.
Check to ensure the current output is set high enough for the material you are
cutting
Check that the material thickness is within the operating parameters of your
machine.