Hypertherm HyPerformance HPR400XD - Section 4 OPERATION

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