OperatiOn
4-2 HPR800XD Auto Gas – 806500
Torch connections .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4-20
Replace torch water tube ......................................................................................................................................................................4-20
Common cutting faults ..........................................................................................................................................................................4-21
How to optimize cut quality ..................................................................................................................................................................4-22
Tips for table and torch ............................................................................................................................................................... 4-22
Plasma set-up tips........................................................................................................................................................................4-22
Maximize the life of consumable parts ..................................................................................................................................... 4-22
Additional factors of cut quality .................................................................................................................................................4-23
Additional improvements ............................................................................................................................................................4-25
Cut charts ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4-26
Thin stainless steel with HDi technology ...........................................................................................................................................4-26
Overview .........................................................................................................................................................................................4-26
Thick stainless steel piercing technique ............................................................................................................................................4-27
Overview .........................................................................................................................................................................................4-27
Fine Feature cutting ................................................................................................................................................................................4-29
Overview .........................................................................................................................................................................................4-29
Recommendations .......................................................................................................................................................................4-29
Bevel cutting ............................................................................................................................................................................................4-30
Consumables ................................................................................................................................................................................4-30
Bevel compensation tables ........................................................................................................................................................ 4-30
Bevel cutting definitions ........................................................................................................................................................................4-31
Cutting thick material .............................................................................................................................................................................4-32
Underwater cut charts ...........................................................................................................................................................................4-33
Overview .........................................................................................................................................................................................4-33
Estimated kerf-width compensation ................................................................................................................................................... 4-35