OPERATION
HT2000LHF Instruction Manual 4-17
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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)
1/8 3 332 360 60 3/32 2.5 3/16 5 125 240 6100
3/16 5 (3.3 / 39.6 (44.8 / 0 (270 1/8 3 1/4 6 125 180 4570
1/4 6 SCFH) SCFH) SCFH) 1/8 3 1/4 6 125 120 3050 0.5
3/8 10 1/8 3 1/4 6 130 90 2280 0.5
1/2 12 1/8 3 1/4 6 130 60 1520 1.0
5/8 15 .157 4 .314 8 140 45 1140 1.0
3/4 20 3/16 5 3/8 10 145 30 760 1.5
Mild Steel
100 amps • O
2
Plasma / Air Shield
This gas combination gives good cut speed, low dross and is very economical. Some surface nitriding can occur.
While this process may be used on thicker materials, optimal recommended range is to 3/8" (10mm).
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 3/8" (10 mm) not recommended
* To maximize consumable life, modify the part lead-in and lead-out to reduce ramp-down errors.
For strip cutting or other applications where proper ramp-down is difficult to achieve, use electrode P/N 120667 in
place of electrode P/N120547.
Above Water
1/8 3 332 360 60 5/64 2 5/32 4 125 220 5580
3/16 5 (3.3 / 39.6 (44.8 / 0 (270 1/8 3 1/4 6 125 160 4060 0.5
1/4 6 SCFH) SCFH) SCFH) 1/8 3 1/4 6 125 110 2790 0.5
3/8 10 1/8 3 1/4 6 130 85 2160 0.5
1/2 12 1/8 3 1/4 6 135 60 1520 1.0
3" Under Water
020613 (cw)
120252 (ccw)
Swirl ring
120547*
Electrode
020690
Nozzle
020423 (cw)
020955 (ccw)
Retaining cap
020424
Shield