Hobart Welding Products OM-230 455D manual Plasma Cutting System Practices

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5-3. Plasma Cutting System Practices

Y The pilot arc starts immediately when trigger is pressed.

Always connect work clamp to a clean,	DO NOT start pilot arc without cutting as this
paint-free location on workpiece, as close to	shortens the life of the tip and electrode.
cutting area as possible.

.Do not connect work clamp to the portion of the workpiece that will fall when cut.

90°

°	Sparks should pass through the workpiece	If sparks flare back from surface, this
Maintain approximately a 90 angle to the	and out the bottom when cutting.	usually is an indication that travel
workpiece surface for proper cutting results.
		speed is too fast.
Wt

DO NOT put pressure on shield when	Pulling rather than pushing the torch
drag cutting; instead, slide shield along	makes cutting easier. Use a proper guide
the surface for proper cutting results.	or template for accurate cutting operations.

Ref 803 915-A / Ref. 804 848-A

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