Hypertherm XPR300 - How to Measure the Pit Depth of an Electrode

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252 809480 Instruction Manual XPR300
How to measure the pit depth of an electrode
1. Complete the following procedures before continuing:
a. Remove the power from the cutting system on page 240
b. Remove the torch and consumable parts on page 242
2. Use an electrode pit-depth gauge to measure the pit depth on the electrode. Refer to Figure 63
on page 252.
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A pit-depth gauge (004630) is available from Hypertherm. Refer to Other
consumable and torch parts on page 392 of the Parts List.
Figure 63 – Use an electrode pit-depth gauge to measure pit depth
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Electrode
(not to scale)
Pit
Replace gauge point (004629) if damaged