HT 2000
HT 2000
HT 2000
DANGER
Electric Shock Can Kill
Introduction
Purpose
This document describes the steps necessary to upgrade the HT2000 with the HyPro2000 straight torch for punch
presses.
Required tools
5/16 inch, 3/8 inch, 7/16 inch, 1/2 inch, open end wrench, and 2 inch spanner wrench.
Kits
Part number Description Qty
228778 Kit: HyPro2000 straight torch retrofit with Control PCB 1
228777 Kit: HyPro2000 straigh torch retrofit 1
Note: This kit includes all the parts that are in the 228777 kit , plus the following items:
Part
Number Description Qty.
141163 PCB assembly: HT2000 control board 1
223173 Jumper wire: HyPro2000/phase loss upgrade 1
Part
Number Description Qty.
024873 Hose 1
027055 Silicone lubricant: 1/4 ounce 1
044026 O-ring: 1.239 inch x 0.070 inch 2
046065 Tubing: 9/16 inch interior diameter, 76.2 mm (0.25 ft) length 1
104119 Consumable tool 1
220831 Nozzle: 200 amp O2 5
220832 Shield: 200 amp O2/air 1
220834 Swirl ring: 200 amp 1
220925 Electrode: 200 amp SilverPlus 3
220935 Shield cap: O2/air, clockwise, with IHS tab 1
220937 Electrode: 200 amp O2/air 2
220942 Torch mounting sleeve: 1-3/4 inch outside diameter 1
220943 Torch mounting sleeve: 2 inch outside diameter 1
220961 HyPro2000 straight torch 1
228567 Gauge: Plasma pressure 1
228571 Kit: Firmware upgrade 1
807230 Field service bulletin: HyPro2000, HT2000 Torch Upgrade 1
Pre-installation
Before starting this upgrade you must determine if the system is a Local High Frequency (LHF) or a Remote High
Frequency system (RHF). You need to know this information to choose the correct firmware chip.
PLASMA DC PLASMA DC
N2/Air O2 N2/Air O2
SHIELD SHIELD
10 10 10 10
9 9 9 9
psi psi
8 8 8 8
psi psi
7 7 7 7
6 6 6 6
5 5 5 5
N2/Air N2/Air
4 4 4 4
3 3 3 3
2 2 2 2
psi psi
1 1 1 1
0 0 0 0
O2 O2
The HySpeed off-valve assembly (129840) MUST be installed in an LHF system to continue with this upgrade. The off-
valve assembly is marked HYSPEED, as shown below.
Control board
location
Firmware chip
location
2. Inspect the control board. If it is a older model, you will have to replace the board and the firmware chip.
Firmware chip
location
3. Remove and discard the old chip by using the tool included in this kit. See pictures below.
3a. Place the straight end of the chip removal tool under one corner of the chip. Only 2 opposite corners will accept
the tool.
3b. Carefully pry each of the 2 corners alternately until the chip is removed. Prying the chip out from only one corner
can damage the chip receptacle.
4. Chose the appropriate chip from firmware kit 228571 (located in the main kit box), and install it in the chip receptacle
on the control board.
Use the chip labeled 081192 for an RHF system.
Use the chip labeled 081194 for an LHF system.
NOTE: T
he chip must be oriented correctly before installation. DO NOT use the orientation of the label
to orient the chip to the chip receptacle. There is a bevel on one edge of each chip and one
corner is angled (see figure below).
Firmware Chip
Chip receptacle
on PCB
5. If you are installing a new control board see Installation of the new control board on the next page.
If you have installed the new chip on an existing control board see step 2 of Installation of the new control board on
the next page, before you replace the 2 front panels of the power supply and continue to torch and quick-disconnect
installation.
Control board
location
2. Locate plug PL 2.4 in receptacle 4 on the control board. If no wires are present in sockets 1 and 2 use the jumper
wire provided in this kit to jump the 2 sockets.
Plug PL 2.4 in
receptacle 4
3. Label each connector before removing any connections to the old board. After labeling the connectors, remove
all connections to the control board. Any wires that are present but not connected to the board will remain
disconnected.
4. Remove the 6 screws that hold the control board in place, and remove the old control board. Save the screws for
reuse.
5. Install the new control board using the six screws from step 3.
6. Plug all the connectors into the appropriate receptacles on the new control board.
Torch Installation
1. Remove the existing torch and mounting sleeve from the lifter.
2. Unscrew the mounting sleeve and slide it up to expose the hose fittings.
3. Disconnect all the hoses and the pilot arc connection from the torch and remove the sleeve.
Always use 2 wrenches to loosen or tighten the fittings.
4. Inspect all hoses and wires for damage.
5. Loosen the off-valve assembly to remove the existing blue plasma hose. Hold the black
plasma hose provided in this kit with the bundled cables and hoses, and slide the new sleeve
(1-3/4 in or 2 in diameter) over the bundle. 2WRENCHES
Note 1: make sure the threaded end of the torch sleeve is closest to the torch
Black plasma
gas hose
6. Connect the green and red coolant fittings to the corresponding colored hoses.
7. Slide the clear, 3 inch long, plastic tube over the blue shield gas hose before connecting it to the torch. Slide the
clear tube over the connection when the connection is tight.
8. Connect the cap sense lead and the plasma gas hose to the torch fittings.
9. Install the pressure gauge included in this kit between the plasma gas line and the off-valve assembly.
Off-valve
connection
Test pressures
Current Process Preflow pressure Cutflow pressure Pressure while cutting
(at the off-valve) (at the off-valve) (at the off-valve)
Amps Gases psi bar psi bar psi bar
50 Air/Air 49.2 3.4 31.3 2.2 63.2 4.4
50 O2/Air 54.2 4.4 24.3 1.7 71 4.9
130 O2/Air 37.5 2.6 18.4 1.3 62.8 4.3
130 Air/Air 27 1.8 50 3.4 62.5 4.3
O2/Air
200 27 1.8 49 3.4 69 4.8
(copper electrode)
O2/Air
200 32 2.2 54 3.7 75 5.1
(SilverPlus electrode)
200 Air/Air 26 1.8 36 2.5 52 3.6
200 N2/Air 38.3 2.6 48.6 3.4 63.4 4.4
Daily start-up
Prior to start-up, ensure that your cutting environment and that your clothing meet the safety requirements outlined in the
Safety section of the system’s instruction manual.
Check torch
WARNING
Before operating this system, you must read the Safety section thoroughly! Turn OFF the power
supply’s main disconnect switch before proceeding with the following steps.
Install consumables
WARNING
Always disconnect power to the power supply before inspecting or changing torch consumable parts.
Use gloves when removing consumables. The torch might be hot.
Install consumables
Check the consumable parts daily for wear before cutting. Before removing consumables, bring the torch to the edge of
the cutting table, with the torch lifter raised to its highest point to prevent the consumables from dropping into the water
of the water table.
Note: Do not overtighten parts! Only tighten until mating parts are seated.
Apply a thin film of silicone lubricant on each o-ring. Wipe the internal and external surfaces of the
The o-ring should look shiny, but there should not be any torch with a clean cloth or paper towel.
excess or built-up grease.
Tool: 104119
1. Install the 2. Install the 3. Install the 4. Install the 5. Install the
electrode swirl ring nozzle and nozzle shield onto
into the into the swirl ring into retaining cap the nozzle
torch head nozzle the nozzle onto the torch retaining
retaining cap head cap
Arc voltage
The arc voltage settings (v) shown in the cut charts may need to be adjusted to produce the correct cutting height.
Physically measuring the height after stopping the torch is preferred, but visual inspection during a cut is acceptable.
Over the life of a consumable set it will also be necessary to periodically adjust the arc voltage (v) up 1 to 2 volts at a
time to maintain the proper torch height and to achieve the maximum life from the consumables.
Cut charts
The following Cut charts show the consumable parts, cutting speeds, gas pressures, and the current settings required
for each process.
The numbers shown in the Cut charts are recommended to provide high-quality cuts with minimal dross. Because of
differences between installations and material composition, adjustments may be required to obtain desired results.
Digital remote
Hypertherm has produced a few versions of the digital remote. Some versions increase and decrease in 10 amp
increments, and some increase and decrease in 20 amp increments. If you have a digital remote that increases/
decreases by 20 amps, set the digital remote to 120 amps or 140 amps for a 130 amp process. The system will
automatically choose the 130 amp process.
Metric
Process Thickness (mm)
Mild steel 3 4 6 8 10 12 15 20 25 32 38 44 50
50A O2/Air 1.2 1.4 – – – – – – – – – – –
50A Air/Air 1.4 1.5 – – – – – – – – – – –
130A O2/Air 1.5 1.6 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.3 3.1 – – – –
130A Air/Air 1.3 – 1.6 – 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.2 – – – –
200A O2/Air – – 2.0 2.1 2.1 2.4 2.6 3.0 3.2 4.3 4.9 5.1 5.3
200A Air/Air – – 2.1 – 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.8 4.2 4.6 5.2 – 5.5
Stainless steel
50A Air/Air 1.5 1.5 – – – – – – – – – – –
200A N2/Air – – 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.9 –
Aluminum
50A Air/Air 1.5 1.5 – – – – – – – – – – –
200A N2/Air – – 3.8 3.9 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.3 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.0 –
English
Process Thickness (in.)
Mild steel 0.135 0.25 0.375 0.5 0.625 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5 2.0
50A O2/Air 0.046 0.058 – – – – – – – –
50A Air/Air 0.058 0.060 – – – – – – – –
130A O2/Air 0.061 0.070 0.078 0.088 0.090 0.092 0.121 – – –
130A Air/Air 0.053 0.062 0.074 0.082 0.095 0.107 0.128 – – –
200A O2/Air – 0.081 0.082 0.095 0.105 0.117 0.127 0.171 0.195 0.210
200A Air/Air – 0.082 0.104 0.115 0.126 0.148 0.166 0.180 0.205 0.215
Stainless steel
50A Air/Air 0.059 0.060 – – – – – – – –
200A N2/Air – – 0.125 0.126 0.131 0.137 0.139 0.143 0.148 –
Aluminum
50A Air/Air 0.060 0.061 – – – – – – – –
200A N2/Air – – 0.154 0.158 0.162 0.166 0.174 0.180 0.198 –
Metric
Test Preflow Test Cutflow Material
Flowrates Flowrates Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Thickness Initial Pierce Height
Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
Air Air Air mm Volts mm mm/m mm factor % seconds
0.5 112 1.5 9400 3.0 200 0.0
0.8 111 1.5 8510 3.0 200 0.0
1.0 111 1.5 8050 3.0 200 0.1
1.2 107 1.8 7625 3.6 200 0.1
39 27 40
1.5 108 1.8 7370 3.6 200 0.1
2.0 108 1.8 6735 3.6 200 0.1
2.5 109 2.0 5080 4.0 200 0.2
3.0 112 2.0 3760 4.0 200 0.3
4.0 116 2.3 2415 4.6 200 0.4
6.0 120 2.5 1600 5.0 200 0.5
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow
Flowrates Flowrates Material Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Initial Pierce Height
Thickness Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
Air Air Air in Volts in ipm in factor % seconds
0.018 112 0.06 375 0.12 200 0.0
0.024 112 0.06 350 0.12 200 0.0
0.030 111 0.06 340 0.12 200 0.0
0.036 110 0.06 325 0.12 200 0.1
0.048 107 0.07 300 0.14 200 0.1
39 27 40 0.060
0.075
108
108
0.07
0.07
290
275
0.14
0.14
200
200
0.1
0.1
0.105 110 0.08 180 0.16 200 0.2
0.135 114 0.08 110 0.16 200 0.3
0.188 118 0.09 75 0.18 200 0.4
0.250 121 0.10 60 0.20 200 0.5
Metric
Test Preflow Test Cutflow Material
Flowrates Flowrates Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Thickness Initial Pierce Height
Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
O2 N2 O2 Air mm Volts mm mm/m mm factor % seconds
0.5 98 1.5 7550 3.0 200 0.0
0.8 98 1.5 7050 3.0 200 0.0
1.0 98 1.5 6775 3.0 200 0.1
1.2 98 1.5 6600 3.0 200 0.1
35 0 21 30
1.5 98 1.5 6150 3.0 200 0.1
2.0 98 1.5 5400 3.0 200 0.1
2.5 100 1.8 4300 3.6 200 0.2
3.0 102 1.8 3650 3.6 200 0.3
4.0 104 2.0 2800 4.0 200 0.4
6.0 108 2.5 1750 4.0 200 0.5
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow
Flowrates Flowrates Material Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Initial Pierce Height
Thickness Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
O2 N2 O2 Air in Volts in ipm in factor % seconds
0.018 98 0.06 300 0.12 200 0.0
0.024 98 0.06 290 0.12 200 0.0
0.030 98 0.06 280 0.12 200 0.0
0.036 98 0.06 270 0.12 200 0.1
0.048 98 0.06 260 0.12 200 0.1
35 0 21 30 0.060
0.075
98
98
0.06
0.06
240
220
0.12
0.12
200
200
0.1
0.1
0.105 100 0.07 160 0.14 200 0.2
0.135 103 0.07 130 0.14 200 0.3
0.188 106 0.09 85 0.18 200 0.4
0.250 108 0.10 65 0.20 200 0.5
25 30 34 35
12 135 3.0 2200 6.0 200 0.5
15 139 3.6 1665 7.2 200 0.7
20 141 3.9 1195 7.8 200 1.0
25 151 4.1 685 8.2 200 1.5
32 155 4.6 515
Edge Start
38 160 4.6 310
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow Material
Flowrates Flowrates Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Thickness Initial Pierce Height
Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
O2 N2 O2 Air gage in Volts in ipm in factor % seconds
10 – 128 0.10 240 0.20 200 0.1
– 3/16 129 0.11 190 0.22 200 0.2
– 1/4 129 0.11 150 0.22 200 0.3
– 3/8 133 0.12 110 0.24 200 0.3
25 30 34 35
– 1/2 135 0.12 80 0.24 200 0.5
– 5/8 140 0.15 60 0.30 200 0.7
– 3/4 141 0.15 50 0.30 200 1.0
– 1.0 151 0.16 25 0.32 200 1.5
– 1-1/4 155 0.18 20
Edge Start
– 1-1/2 160 0.18 12
Metric
Test Preflow Test Cutflow Material
Flowrates Flowrates Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Thickness Initial Pierce Height
Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
Air Air Air mm Volts mm mm/m mm factor % seconds
3 139 3.0 5350 6.0 200 0.1
4 137 3.0 4630 6.0 200 0.2
6 142 3.4 3865 6.8 200 0.3
10 148 4.1 2445 8.2 200 0.5
45 77 24 12
15
149
153
4.1
4.4
2045
1445
8.2
8.8
200
200
0.5
0.8
20 159 4.6 815 10.5 230 1.2
25 167 4.6 415
Edge Start
32 174 5.1 250
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow Material
Flowrates Flowrates Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Thickness Initial Pierce Height
Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
Air Air Air gage in Volts in ipm in factor % seconds
10 – 140 0.12 220 0.24 200 0.1
– 3/16 136 0.12 160 0.24 200 0.2
– 1/4 144 0.14 150 0.28 200 0.3
– 3/8 148 0.16 100 0.32 200 0.5
45 77 24 –
–
1/2
5/8
149
154
0.16
0.18
75
50
0.32
0.36
200
200
0.5
0.8
– 3/4 158 0.18 35 0.42 230 1.2
– 1.0 167 0.18 15
Edge Start
– 1-1/4 174 0.20 10
Copper electrode
12 38 70 53 20
25
157
163
3.0
3.2
1920
1430
7.50
8.00
250
250
0.80
1.00
32 170 3.1 805 7.80 250 1.25
38 179 4.4 570 11.0 250 1.50
44 185 4.4 395
Edge Start
50 191 4.4 270
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow
Flowrates Flowrates Material Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Initial Pierce Height
Thickness Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
O2 N2 O2 Air in Volts in ipm in factor % seconds
1/4 147 0.075 235 0.150 200 0.30
3/8 161 0.188 150 0.280 150 0.30
1/2 156 0.140 130 0.280 200 0.30
5/8 156 0.115 105 0.280 250 0.50
3/4 157 0.115 80 0.280 250 0.60
12 38 70 53 7/8
1.0
162
163
0.125
0.125
65
55
0.312
0.312
250
250
0.70
0.80
1-1/4 170 0.125 32 0.312 250 1.25
1-1/2 179 0.175 22 0.437 250 1.50
1-3/4 185 0.175 15
Edge Start
2.0 192 0.175 10
SilverPlus electrode
12 38 77 53 20
25
158
163
3.0
3.2
1920
1430
7.50
8.00
250
250
0.80
1.00
32 170 3.1 805 7.80 250 1.25
38 179 4.4 565 11.0 250 1.50
44 185 4.4 395
Edge Start
50 191 4.4 270
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow Material
Flowrates Flowrates Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Thickness Initial Pierce Height
Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
O2 N2 O2 Air in Volts in in in factor % seconds
1/4 147 0.075 235 0.150 200 0.30
3/8 161 0.188 150 0.280 150 0.30
1/2 156 0.140 130 0.280 200 0.30
5/8 156 0.115 105 0.280 250 0.50
3/4 157 0.115 80 0.280 250 0.60
12 38 77 53 7/8
1.0
162
163
0.125
0.125
65
55
0.312
0.312
250
250
0.70
0.80
1-1/4 170 0.125 32 0.312 250 1.25
1-1/2 179 0.175 22 0.437 250 1.50
1-3/4 185 0.175 15
Edge Start
2.0 192 0.175 10
45 57 44 20
25
167
176
4.8
6.4
1415
940
9.6
12.8
200
200
1.1
1.2
32 183 6.4 630 12.8 200 1.8
38 185 6.4 510
44 193 6.4 320 Edge Start
50 197 6.4 215
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow
Flowrates Flowrates Material Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Initial Pierce Height
Thickness Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
Air Air Air in Volts in ipm in factor % seconds
1/4 146 0.040 190 0.120 300 0.3
5/16 149 0.050 180 0.150 300 0.5
3/8 154 0.100 120 0.200 200 0.8
1/2 157 0.125 100 0.250 200 0.9
5/8 165 0.188 85 0.375 200 1.0
45 57 44
3/4 166 0.188 60 0.375 200 1.1
7/8 169 0.188 50 0.375 200 1.2
1.0 177 0.250 35 0.500 200 1.2
1-1/4 183 0.250 25 0.500 200 1.8
1-1/2 185 0.250 20
1-3/4 193 0.250 12 Edge Start
2.0 198 0.250 8
Copper electrode
12 38 70 53 15
20
159
163
2.8
3.0
2555
1700
5.6
7.5
200
250
0.5
0.6
22 164 3.2 1545 8.0 250 0.7
25 165 3.2 1300 8.0 250 0.8
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow
Flowrates Flowrates Material Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Initial Pierce Height
Thickness Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
O2 N2 O2 Air in Volts in ipm in factor % seconds
1/4 145 0.040 235 0.080 200 0.3
3/8 168 0.157 140 0.312 200 0.3
1/2 157 0.100 115 0.200 200 0.3
12 38 70 53 5/8
3/4
160
163
0.115
0.115
95
70
0.230
0.290
200
250
0.5
0.6
7/8 164 0.125 60 0.312 250 0.7
1.0 165 0.125 50 0.312 250 0.8
SilverPlus electrode
12 38 77 53 15
20
159
163
2.8
3.0
2555
1700
5.6
7.5
200
250
0.5
0.6
22 164 3.2 1545 8.0 250 0.7
25 165 3.2 1300 8.0 250 0.8
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow
Flowrates Flowrates Material Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Initial Pierce Height
Thickness Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
O2 N2 O2 Air in Volts in ipm in factor % seconds
1/4 145 0.040 235 0.080 200 0.3
3/8 168 0.157 140 0.312 200 0.3
1/2 157 0.100 115 0.200 200 0.3
12 38 77 53 5/8
3/4
160
163
0.115
0.115
95
70
0.230
0.290
200
250
0.5
0.6
7/8 164 0.125 60 0.312 250 0.7
1.0 165 0.125 50 0.312 250 0.8
Metric
Test Preflow Test Cutflow Material
Flowrates Flowrates Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Thickness Initial Pierce Height
Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
Air Air Air mm Volts mm mm/m mm factor % seconds
0.5 103 1.5 7620 3.0 200 0.0
0.8 104 1.5 6730 3.0 200 0.0
1.0 104 1.5 6350 3.0 200 0.1
1.2 105 1.8 5715 3.6 200 0.1
39 27 40
1.5 108 1.8 4830 3.6 200 0.1
2.0 110 1.8 4190 3.6 200 0.1
2.5 113 2.0 3175 4.0 200 0.2
3.0 114 2.0 2160 4.0 200 0.3
4.0 118 2.3 1400 4.6 200 0.4
6.0 122 2.5 1145 5.0 200 0.5
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow
Flowrates Flowrates Material Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Initial Pierce Height
Thickness Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
Air Air Air in Volts in ipm in factor % seconds
0.018 103 0.06 300 0.12 200 0.0
0.024 103 0.06 275 0.12 200 0.0
0.030 104 0.06 265 0.12 200 0.0
0.036 104 0.06 250 0.12 200 0.1
0.048 105 0.07 225 0.14 200 0.1
39 27 40 0.060
0.075
108
109
0.07
0.07
190
165
0.14
0.14
200
200
0.1
0.1
0.105 114 0.08 125 0.16 200 0.2
0.135 115 0.08 85 0.16 200 0.3
0.188 121 0.09 55 0.18 200 0.4
0.250 122 0.10 45 0.20 200 0.5
Metric
Test Preflow Test Cutflow Material
Flowrates Flowrates Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Thickness Initial Pierce Height
Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
Air Air Air mm Volts mm mm/m mm factor % seconds
6 142 3.5 2625 7.0 200 0.3
10 149 4.1 1700 8.2 200 0.5
45 77 24 12
15
152
160
4.1
4.4
1380
900
8.2 200 0.8
Edge Start
20 165 4.6 430
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow
Flowrates Flowrates Material Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Initial Pierce Height
Thickness Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
Air Air Air in Volts in ipm in factor % seconds
1/4 143 0.14 100 0.28 200 0.3
3/8 148 0.16 70 0.32 200 0.5
45 77 24 1/2
5/8
153
162
0.16
0.18
50
30
0.32 200 0.8
Edge Start
3/4 164 0.18 20
Metric
Test Preflow Test Cutflow Material
Flowrates Flowrates Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Thickness Initial Pierce Height
Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
Air Air Air mm Volts mm mm/m mm factor % seconds
4 154 2.7 5695 5.4 200 0.40
6 157 3.0 3105 6.0 200 0.40
10 155 3.2 2485 6.4 200 0.50
12 157 3.2 2245 6.4 200 0.75
45 57 44 15
20
162
172
3.8
4.9
1700
1155
7.6
9.8
200
200
0.80
1.00
25 179 5.6 670
32 190 5.6 515 Edge Start
38 199 5.6 310
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow
Flowrates Flowrates Material Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Initial Pierce Height
Thickness Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
Air Air Air in Volts in ipm in factor % seconds
3/16 155 0.110 230 0.22 200 0.40
1/4 158 0.120 200 0.24 200 0.40
3/8 155 0.125 160 0.25 200 0.50
1/2 158 0.125 110 0.25 200 0.75
45 57 44
5/8 164 0.157 85 0.315 200 0.80
3/4 170 0.188 60 0.375 200 1.00
7/8 176 0.210 50 0.420 200 1.20
1.0 180 0.220 40
1-1/4 190 0.220 20 Edge Start
1-1/2 200 0.220 12
Metric
Test Preflow Test Cutflow Material
Flowrates Flowrates Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Thickness Initial Pierce Height
Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
N2 Air Air mm Volts mm mm/m mm factor % seconds
5 159 3.0 3505 6.0 200 0.40
6 160 3.0 3355 6.0 200 0.40
10 161 3.0 2670 6.0 200 0.50
12 163 3.0 2210 6.0 200 0.75
45 55 44
15 170 4.0 1930 8.0 200 0.80
20 172 4.8 1180 9.6 200 1.00
22 178 4.8 1035 9.6 200 1.20
25 184 6.2 890 12.4 200 1.30
32 191 6.2 610
Edge Start
38 197 6.2 380
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow
Flowrates Flowrates Material Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Initial Pierce Height
Thickness Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
N2 Air Air in Volts in ipm in factor % seconds
3/16 159 0.125 230 0.25 200 0.40
1/4 160 0.125 200 0.25 200 0.40
3/8 161 0.125 160 0.25 200 0.50
1/2 163 0.125 110 0.25 200 0.75
45 55 44
5/8 170 0.157 75 0.315 200 0.80
3/4 172 0.188 60 0.375 200 1.00
7/8 178 0.188 40 0.375 200 1.20
1.0 184 0.250 35 0.50 200 1.30
1-1/4 191 0.250 25
Edge Start
1-1/2 197 0.250 15
39 27 40
1.5 113 1.8 5335 3.6 200 0.1
2.0 118 2.0 4200 4.0 200 0.1
2.5 121 2.0 3300 4.0 200 0.2
3.0 122 2.0 2800 4.0 200 0.3
4.0 123 2.2 2300 4.4 200 0.4
6.0 128 2.5 1400 5.0 200 0.5
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow
Flowrates Flowrates Material Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Initial Pierce Height
Thickness Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
Air Air Air in Volts in ipm in factor % seconds
0.018 110 0.06 325 0.12 200 0.0
0.020 110 0.06 315 0.12 200 0.0
0.024 110 0.06 305 0.12 200 0.0
0.030 111 0.06 295 0.12 200 0.1
0.036 112 0.07 280 0.14 200 0.1
39 27 40
0.048 112 0.07 230 0.14 200 0.2
0.060 113 0.07 195 0.14 200 0.2
0.075 118 0.08 160 0.16 200 0.2
0.105 121 0.08 120 0.16 200 0.3
0.125 122 0.08 100 0.16 200 0.3
3/16 124 0.09 75 0.18 200 0.4
1/4 129 0.10 50 0.20 200 0.5
Metric
Test Preflow Test Cutflow Material
Flowrates Flowrates Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Thickness Initial Pierce Height
Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
Air Air Air mm Volts mm mm/m mm factor % seconds
6 152 2.8 2370 5.6 200 0.2
10 155 3.0 1470 6.0 200 0.3
45 77 24
12 157 3.0 1230 6.0 200 0.5
15 161 3.2 1050 6.4 200 0.8
20 164 3.6 725 7.9 220 1.3
25 172 4.0 525 Edge Start
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow
Flowrates Flowrates Material Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Initial Pierce Height
Thickness Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
Air Air Air in Volts in ipm in factor % seconds
1/4 152 0.11 90 0.22 200 0.2
3/8 155 0.12 60 0.24 200 0.3
45 77 24
1/2 157 0.12 45 0.24 200 0.5
5/8 162 0.13 40 0.26 200 0.8
3/4 163 0.14 30 0.31 220 1.3
1.0 173 0.16 20 Edge Start
Metric
Test Preflow Test Cutflow Material
Flowrates Flowrates Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Thickness Initial Pierce Height
Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
Air Air Air mm Volts mm mm/m mm factor % seconds
4 155 2.2 6215 4.4 200 0.5
6 158 3.0 5195 6.0 200 0.5
10 159 3.3 3930 6.6 200 0.5
12 160 3.7 3370 7.4 200 0.5
45 57 44 15
20
156
165
4.0
4.9
2625
1625
8.0
9.8
200
200
0.8
1.0
25 175 5.6 1050
32 184 5.6 515 Edge Start
38 185 5.6 310
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow
Flowrates Flowrates Material Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Initial Pierce Height
Thickness Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
Air Air Air in Volts in ipm in factor % seconds
3/16 155 0.100 230 0.200 200 0.50
1/4 158 0.125 200 0.250 200 0.50
3/8 160 0.125 160 0.250 200 0.50
1/2 165 0.150 125 0.300 200 0.50
45 57 44 5/8
3/4
168
172
0.160
0.188
95
70
0.320
0.375
200
200
0.80
1.00
7/8 176 0.210 50 0.420 200 1.20
1.0 180 0.220 40
1-1/4 190 0.220 20 Edge Start
1-1/2 200 0.220 12
Metric
Test Preflow Test Cutflow Material
Flowrates Flowrates Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Thickness Initial Pierce Height
Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
N2 Air Air mm Volts mm mm/m mm factor % seconds
5 168 2.2 4750 4.4 200 0.5
6 169 3.0 4345 6.0 200 0.5
10 175 3.3 3050 6.6 200 0.5
12 177 3.7 2490 7.4 200 0.5
45 55 44
15 180 4.0 2010 8.0 200 0.8
20 186 4.9 1450 9.8 200 1.0
22 190 5.6 1295 11.2 200 1.2
25 196 5.6 1040
32 206 5.6 740 Edge Start
38 210 5.6 510
English
Test Preflow Test Cutflow
Flowrates Flowrates Material Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Pierce Delay
Initial Pierce Height
Thickness Voltage Distance Speed Time
Preflow % Plasma % Shield (psi)
N2 Air Air in Volts in ipm in factor % seconds
3/16 168 0.125 190 0.25 200 0.5
1/4 169 0.125 200 0.25 200 0.5
3/8 175 0.125 160 0.25 200 0.5
1/2 178 0.125 125 0.25 200 0.5
45 55 44
5/8 181 0.157 95 0.314 200 0.8
3/4 185 0.188 70 0.376 200 1.0
7/8 190 0.250 50 0.50 200 1.2
1.0 196 0.250 40
1-1/4 206 0.250 20 Edge Start
1-1/2 210 0.250 12
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