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Simadre CT5200D - Troubleshooting: Welding, Cutting, and General Problems

Simadre CT5200D
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this machine is 60%, which means that it may overheat
and shut itself off if it is used more than 6 minutes out of
any 10 minute period.
Poor welding or cutting
performance; unstable arc
1. Possible poor ground connection. Disconnect and re-
connect. Make sure grounding clamp connection is not
blocked by scale.
2. Possible inadequate gas or air supply. Check all gas or
air connections; make sure gas or air is turned on at the
tank; make sure the gas or air flow meter or regulator is
adjusted correctly.
Plasma arc does not start
easily
1. Air flow may be too high. Turn the knob on the air
regulator/filter counterclockwise one turn.
2. Ground connection may not be good.
3. Possibly argon is being supplied instead of air. Check all
connections to be sure that air, not argon, is supplied to the
inlet port of the regulator/filter.
Plasma cutting does not go
all the way through the
workpiece
1. Current might be set too low.
2. Air flow might be too low
3. The internal parts of the torch might be need to be
tightened
4. You might be holding the plasma torch tip too far away
from the workpiece
5. The workpiece might be too thick
6. The ground connection might be bad
7. You might be moving the plasma torch tip too quickly.
The correct speed is about 1 inch in 4 to 8 seconds.
8. The torch tip might be burned and need to be replaced.
Plasma cutter makes a
broad, ragged cut
1. Current might be set too high
2. Air flow might be too high
MMA arc does not start
easily
1. Ground connection might be bad.
2. Current might be set much too low
FOR ANY OTHER
PROBLEMS
CONTACT SIMADRE TECHS Customer Service.
SIMADRE TECHS Customer service
email simadretechsllc@yahoo.com
office 11631 clark street unit 105-106, Arcadia CA 91006
To Purchase Consumables and Accessories: www.simadre.com

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