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Section 4

OPERATION

In this section:

Daily start-up................................................................................................................................................................................................4-2

Check torch.......................................................................................................................................................................................4-2

Controls and indicators.............................................................................................................................................................................4-3

General...............................................................................................................................................................................................4-3

Main power switch...........................................................................................................................................................................4-3

Power indicators ..............................................................................................................................................................................4-3

Manual gas console operation......................................................................................................................................................4-4

Consumable selection...............................................................................................................................................................................4-5

Standard cutting ..............................................................................................................................................................................4-5

Bevel cuting.......................................................................................................................................................................................4-5

Marking...............................................................................................................................................................................................4-5

Consumables for mirror-image cutting........................................................................................................................................4-5

SilverPlus electrodes.......................................................................................................................................................................4-5

Mild steel............................................................................................................................................................................................4-6

Stainless steel...................................................................................................................................................................................4-7

Aluminum ...........................................................................................................................................................................................4-8

Mild steel bevel cutting...................................................................................................................................................................4-9

Stainless steel bevel cutting..........................................................................................................................................................4-9

Install and inspect consumables ..........................................................................................................................................................4-10

Torch maintenance...................................................................................................................................................................................4-12

Torch connections....................................................................................................................................................................................4-13

Replace torch water tube.......................................................................................................................................................................4-13

Common cutting faults ...........................................................................................................................................................................4-14

How to optimize cut quality...................................................................................................................................................................4-15

Tips for table and torch................................................................................................................................................................4-15

Plasma set-up tips.........................................................................................................................................................................4-15

Maximize the life of consumable parts......................................................................................................................................4-15

Additional Factors of cut quality ................................................................................................................................................4-16

Additional improvements..............................................................................................................................................................4-17

Cut charts..................................................................................................................................................................................................4-18

Bevel cut charts.............................................................................................................................................................................4-18

Bevel cutting definitions.........................................................................................................................................................................4-19

Estimated kerf-width compensation ....................................................................................................................................................4-20

HPR400XD Manual Gas Instruction Manual 4-1