15Bend-Tech Dragon A150
Plasma Cutting Guide
Consumables
01
Maximizing Consumables
Normal vs. Fine Cut Consumables
For most fabricators, normal consumables will perform excellent when used in the Dragon
• Fine cut consumables will perform more intricate cuts and produce sharper corners and
angles when used with thinner gauge metals.
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consumables.
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torch clean for best results.
• Refer to the cutting charts in this manual vs. the ones provided by Hypertherm. The Dragon
Cutting Speed
• Ensure cutting speed is set properly for the material thickness and amperage being used.
• Cutting too slow will result in a larger kerf. Cutting too slow will also cause the arc to start to
travel out to the sides of the material as it looks for ground. This can damage the shield.
• Cutting too fast, or cutting too high, can cause slag to build up on the consumables
because the plasma arc will not be able to force the slag through the kerf.
Gas Supply
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pressure will cause rapid deterioration of the electrode.
• It is important to keep the air supply for the plasma system clean and free of moisture and
oil.
Recommended gas pressure setting for Hypertherm units is 90-135 psi.
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