SECTION 4 PCM-875A Mechanized Plasma Cutting System Operation
4-8
4.5.4 Surface Finish
Top View
Cut Face
Process Induced Roughness
Cut face is consistently rough and may be confined to
one axis.
· Worn or damaged consumables
Process
Induced
Roughness
Or Machine
Induced
Roughness
Machine Induced Roughness
Can be difficult to distinguish from process induced
roughness and is often confined to one axis.
Roughness is inconsistent.
· Dirty rails, wheels and/or drive rack/pinion. (Refer to
maintenance section in machine owner’s manual).
· Carriage wheel adjustment