Operate the Plasma System
54 811470 Operator Manual Powermax45 SYNC
Step 7 – Use the SmartSYNC torch
Use the hand torch
Use the methods in the following sections to cut and gouge correctly:
Cut and Mark with the Hand Torch on page 63
Gouge with the hand torch on page 77
What occurs during and after cutting
Temperature control
Postflow – After you complete a cut and release
the torch trigger, air continues to flow from
the torch to decrease the temperature of the
cartridge. This is referred to as postflow.
Always let postflow complete before you
remove a cartridge.
Fan activity – The cooling fan inside the plasma
power supply automatically comes on as
necessary during and after cutting to decrease the temperature of internal components.