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Shelby ContrerasNov 27, 2025
What causes reduced electrode life in my ESAB welding system?
- AAntonio SingletonNov 27, 2025
Cutting skeletons to facilitate their removal from the table can adversely affect electrode life by: * Causing the torch to run off the work. * Continuous pilot arc edge starts. * Greatly increasing the frequency of starts. This is mainly a problem for O2 cutting and can be alleviated by choosing a path with a minimum number of starts. Increased likelihood that the plate will spring up against the nozzle causing double arc. Careful attention by the operator, increasing standoff and reducing cutting speeds will help mitigate these conditions. If the machine is equipped with a gas torch, it may be more practical to use it for skeleton cutting. Increase piercing standoff. Position torch more carefully or use waste plate to start on. Make appropriate adjustment. Check coolant level and...
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