Hypertherm HyPerformance Plasma HPR260 User Manual

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HPR260 Manual Gas Instruction Manual 4-1
Section 4
OPERATION
In this section:
Daily start-up................................................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Check torch.......................................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Controls and indicators.............................................................................................................................................................................4-3
General...............................................................................................................................................................................................4-3
Main power switch ..........................................................................................................................................................................4-3
Power indicators .............................................................................................................................................................................4-3
Manual gas console operation ................................................................................................................................................................4-4
Consumable selection...............................................................................................................................................................................4-5
Mild steel............................................................................................................................................................................................4-5
Stainless steel...................................................................................................................................................................................4-6
Aluminum ...........................................................................................................................................................................................4-6
Install consumables....................................................................................................................................................................................4-7
Cut charts.....................................................................................................................................................................................................4-8
Bevel cutting .....................................................................................................................................................................................4-8
Marking...............................................................................................................................................................................................4-8
Consumables for mirror-image cutting........................................................................................................................................4-8
Estimated kerf width compensation ............................................................................................................................................4-9
Changing consumable parts .................................................................................................................................................................4-33
Remove consumables..................................................................................................................................................................4-33
Inspect consumables....................................................................................................................................................................4-34
Inspect torch...................................................................................................................................................................................4-35
Inspect electrode pit depth.........................................................................................................................................................4-36
Replace torch water tube.......................................................................................................................................................................4-37
Common cutting faults ...........................................................................................................................................................................4-38
How to optimize cut quality ...................................................................................................................................................................4-39
Tips for table and torch................................................................................................................................................................4-39
Plasma set-up tips.........................................................................................................................................................................4-39
Maximize the life of consumable parts......................................................................................................................................4-39
Additional factors of cut quality..................................................................................................................................................4-40
Additional improvements .............................................................................................................................................................4-41

Hypertherm HyPerformance Plasma HPR260 Specifications

General

Brand	Hypertherm
Model	HyPerformance Plasma HPR260
Category	Cutter
Language	English