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OPERATION
4-12 HySpeed HT2000LHF Instruction Manual
Shield Arc Approx.
Material
Plasma Gas Flow Rate %
Gas (Air) Torch-to-work Initial Torch Voltage Motion
Thickness Preflow Cutflow Pressure Distance Piercing Height Setting Travel Speed Delay Time
(inches) (mm) (O
2
%N
2
%) (O
2
%N
2
%) (psi) (inches) (mm) (inches) (mm) (volts) (ipm) (mm/min.) (sec)
Shield Arc Approx.
Material
Plasma Gas Flow Rate %
Gas (Air) Torch-to-work Initial Torch Voltage Motion
Thickness Preflow Cutflow Pressure Distance Piercing Height Setting Travel Speed Delay Time
(inches) (mm) (O
2
%N
2
%) (O
2
%N
2
%) (psi) (inches) (mm) (inches) (mm) (volts) (ipm) (mm/min.) (sec)
1/4 6 12 38 76 0 60 1/16 1.5 1/8 3 145 230 5800 0.3
5/16 8 (12 / 50 (90 / 0 (275 1/8 3 1/4 6 151 165 4200 0.3
3/8 10 SCFH) SCFH) SCFH) 5/32 4 5/16 8 155 140 3500 0.3
1/2 12 1/8 3 1/4 6 155 120 3000 0.3
5/8 15 1/8 3 1/4 6 155 100 2500 0.5
3/4 20 1/8 3 1/4 6 155 75 1900 0.6
7/8 22 1/8 3 1/4 6 159 60 1500 0.7
1 25 1/8 3 1/4 6 160 50 1300 0.7
1 1/4 32 1/8 3 5/16 8 168 30 760 2.6
1-1/2 38 1/8 3 5/16 8 175 20 500 4.0
1-3/4 44 1/8 3 N/A N/A 180 15 380 N/A
2 50 1/8 3 N/A N/A 188 10 250 N/A
Mild Steel
HySpeed 200 amps • O
2
Plasma / Air Shield
This gas combination gives superior cut speed, minimum dross, minimum surface nitriding and excellent
weldability.
Notes: Set oxygen plasma gas inlet pressure to 120 psi (8.3 bar).
Set nitrogen plasma gas inlet pressure to 120 psi (8.3 bar)
Set shield gas inlet pressure to 90 psi (6.2 bar)
Production cutting above 1" (25 mm) not recommended.
Drop cutting above 1-1/2" (38 mm) not recommended
Above Water
1/4 6 12 38 76 0 60 1/16 1.5 1/8 3 149 230 5800 0.3
5/16 8 (12 / 50 (90 / 0 (275 1/8 3 1/4 6 151 165 4200 0.3
3/8 10 SCFH) SCFH) SCFH) 5/32 4 5/16 8 159 140 3500 0.3
1/2 12 1/8 3 1/4 6 155 105 2700 0.3
5/8 15 1/8 3 1/4 6 161 90 2300 0.5
3/4 20 1/8 3 1/4 6 161 65 1600 0.6
7/8 22 1/8 3 1/4 6 161 55 1400 0.7
1 25 1/8 3 1/4 6 164 45 1100 0.7
3" Under Water
220235
Electrode
220237
Nozzle
220242 (cw)
220243 (ccw)
Retaining cap
220239
Shield
220236 (cw)
220244 (ccw)
Swirl ring