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Hypertherm, Inc.
Hanover, NH USA
www.hypertherm.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................3
Tools Required ....................................................................................................................................................3
Upgrade Kits........................................................................................................................................................3
Procedure ....................................................................................................................................................................4
Remove Old Gas Console and Off-Valve ............................................................................................................4
Install New Gas Console and Off-Valve ..............................................................................................................4
Power Supply Control Board Upgrade ................................................................................................................8
Gas Console Controls and Indicators ........................................................................................................................10
Daily Start-Up Procedure ...........................................................................................................................................13
Operating Data (Cut) Charts ......................................................................................................................................15
1
2
Introduction
This field bulletin describes how to perform the required procedures below in order to complete this upgrade:
Replace the existing manual gas console with the new manual gas console.
Replace the existing off-valve with the new off-valve.
Upgrade the HD3070 power supply control board.
Tools Required
# 2 Phillips head screwdriver
7/16-inch open end wrench
5/8-inch open end wrench
11/16-inch open end wrench
3/4-inch open end wrench
5/32-inch (4 mm) hex wrench
008197 Connector Pin Extractor Tool*
*Included in Kit
Upgrade Kits
The manual gas console upgrade kits are listed below. The kit part number is determined by the gas lead length
required (between gas console and off-valve).
Kit Contents
Part No.
078059
128175 - 128183
129239
123256
041753
123387
008197
803110
2
2
Description
Manual Gas Console
Gas Leads (see above)
Off-Valve
Off-Valve Cable (part of 129239)
Manual Gas Console Control Board
Jumper Wire
Tool: Connector Pin Extractor
Field Bulletin, HD3070 Automatic Gas
Console Upgrade
Quantity
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Procedure
WARNING
Turn off all power to HD3070 system. Always press the power unit OFF (O) pushbutton switch and set
the line disconnect switch to Off. Lock-out and tag-out switch.
3
2
3X2
1X3
1X4
See
Fig. 2
To SV14
Air CH4 N2 H35 O2
4X1
INLET GASES
(Gas hoses are customer supplied)
To SV15
4X1
To SV16
Off-Valve Cable
(123256)
Off-Valve
(129239)
Plasma
Blue Band
Shield
Green Band
Shield Hose
10"
Plasma Hose
10"
SV14
SV15
3X3
Preflow
Red Band
Preflow
Red Band
Shield
Green Band
Figure 1
4
2
See
Fig. 4
Plasma
Blue Band
SV16
Quick
Disconnect
Gas Lead
(Refer to P/Ns
on page 1)
Part Number
023673
023558
023472
023556
023557
023760
023744
023733
Length
6 ft (1.8 m)
10 ft (3 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)
50 ft 15 m)
75 ft (23 m)
100 ft (30.5 m)
125 ft (38 m)
150 ft (45.6 m)
Power Supply
1X4
Manual
Gas Console
3X1
RUN LIST
SIGNAL
Spare Valve # 1
Gnd
Shield Operate
Gnd
Air and CH4
Gnd
Shield Preflow
Gnd
H35 and N2
Gnd
Plasma On & Off
Gnd
O2 and N2
Gnd
Unassigned
Gnd
Gas System Power
Gnd
Unassigned
Gnd
Key
PLUG 1X4
COLOR
PLUG 3X1
14
15
9
12
13
7
23
24
29
10
11
5
25
26
31
1
2
6
27
28
33
3
4
8
36
37
32
34
35
30
N/A
Black
Green
Shield
Black
Yellow
Shield
Black
Blue
Shield
Black
Orange
Shield
Black
White
Shield
Black
Brown
Shield
Red
Brown
Shield
Black
Red
Shield
Red
Brown
Shield
Black
Red
Shield
N/A
14
15
9
12
13
7
23
24
29
10
11
5
25
26
31
1
2
6
27
28
33
3
4
8
36
37
32
34
35
30
16
Figure 2
5
2
Part Number
023927
023672
023928
023929
023930
023931
023932
Length
10 ft (3 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)
50 ft 15 m)
75 ft (23 m)
100 ft (30.5 m)
125 ft (38 m)
150 ft (45.6 m)
Manual
Gas Console
Power Supply
1X3
3X2
RUN LIST
SIGNAL
PLUG 1X3
DC On Light
23
24
Gnd
19
O2 Plasma Select
21
22
Gnd
17
Test Preflow
12
13
Gnd
7
Test Operate
14
15
Gnd
9
H35 & N2 Plasma Select 10
11
Gnd
5
Jumper
3
4
Gnd
8
Gas Pressure
1
2
Figure 3
Manual
Gas Console
3X3
Shield
(Green Band)
Plasma
(Blue Band)
PLUG 3X2
White
Black
Shield
Blue
Black
Shield
Yellow
Black
Shield
Green
Black
Shield
Red
Brown
Shield
Black
Red
Shield
Gray
Gray
23
24
Cut & Key
21
22
Cut & Key
12
13
Cut & Key
14
15
Cut & Key
10
11
Cut & Key
3
4
Cut & Key
N/A
N/A
Preflow
(Red Band)
Shield
(Green Band)
4X1
Figure 4
COLOR
Off-Valve
Plasma
(Blue Band)
Preflow
(Red Band)
Gas Lead
1XPCB3
Figure 5
4. Install 123387 jumper wire to Power Supply 1XPCB3 Control Board (Figure 6):
a. Remove plug PL11 and PL10 from the 1XPCB3 control board.
b. Using pin extractor tool 008197:
Remove pin 12 from plug PL11.
Remove pin 3 from plug PL10.
c. Insert 123387 jumper wire into pin hole 3 of plug PL10.
d. Insert 123387 jumper wire into hole 12 of plug PL11.
e. Install plug PL11 and PL10 to the 1XPCB3 control board.
5. Replace power supply front cover.
7
2
1XPCB3
Control Board
Jumper Wire
to Pin 3
Jumper Wire
to Pin 12
PL11
PL10
Figure 6
8
2
9
2
RUN
This position enables the contactor and the subsquent firing of the arc after the gas flowrates have been set in
the TEST PRE and TEST CUT modes.
(FM1)
(FM2)
(MV1)
(MV2)
(S2)
(FM3)
(FM4)
(MV3)
(MV4)
(MV5)
(MV6)
Front
Figure 7
10
2
(PG4)
(PG5)
(S1)
(PG2)
(PG6)
(PG3)
(PG1)
Left Side
Right Side
Figure 8
11
2
12
2
11. Set TEST CUTFLOW/RUN/TEST PREFLOW toggle switch (S2) on the gas console to TEST CUTFLOW to
check the flowrates for cutting. To do this, procced as follows:
Note:
The metering valves normally turn hard. Do not loosen the packing nut around the valve stems to
make the valves turn more easily. Loosening the packing nuts breaks the seals and allows gases to
leak out around the valve stems. The packing nuts should be 1/4 to 3/4 of a turn past finger-tight.
Turn the PLASMA gas metering valves MV1 and MV2 to set flowrates on flowmeters FM1 and FM2. Refer to
the Cut Charts. Motor valve MV1 and flowmeter FM1 only operate when H35 is selected.
Turn the SHIELD gas metering valves MV3 and MV4 to set flowrates on flowmeters FM3 and FM4. Refer to
the Cut Charts.
12. Set switch (S2) to TEST PREFlOW to set the preflow flowrates. To do this, procced as follows:
Turn the PREFLOW metering valves MV5 and MV6 to set the flowrates on flowmeters FM3 and FM4. Refer
to the Cut Charts.
13. If correct flowrate values cannot be obtained, check the associated pressure gauges on the left side of the gas
console to check the back pressure. Refer to the Instruction Manual, Section 5, Maintenance to perform the
gas system back pressure check.
14. The system is now ready for operation.
13
2
Current
Plasma Gas
Shield Gas
Page
PAC184 Torch
Mild Steel
15 Amp
O2
O2 & N2
16
30 Amp
O2
O2 & N2
17
PAC186 Torch
Mild Steel
Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Copper
14
2
15 Amp
O2
O2 & N2
18
30 Amp
O2
O2 & N2
19
50 Amp
O2
O2 & N2
21
70 Amp
O2
O2 & N2
24
100 Amp
O2
O2 & N2
28
30 Amp
Air
Air
20
50 Amp
Air
Air
22
70 Amp
Air
25
100 Amp
H35 & N2
N2
29
70 Amp
Air
CH4
26
100 Amp
H35 & N2
N2
30
50 Amp
O2
O2 & N2
23
70 Amp
O2
O2 & N2
27
PAC184
Mild Steel
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
15 Amp Cutting
Shield Cap
120221/120543
PAC184 Torch
120208
Retaining Cap
120219
Shield
120222
Swirl Ring
120212
Nozzle
120277
Test Cut
Flowrates (%)
Electrode
120209
Test Preflow*
Flowrates (%)
Torch
Travel
Standoff**
Speed
(in)
(mm) (ipm)
(m/min)
Initial
Piercing
Pierce
Height
Delay
(in)
(mm) (dial)
(sec)
134
0.020
0.5
145
3.68
0.040
1.0
0.05
75
135
0.020
0.5
129
3.28
0.040
1.0
0.05
75
136
0.020
0.5
115
2.92
0.040
1.0
0.05
10
75
136
0.020
0.5
100
2.54
0.040
1.0
0.05
10
75
137
0.020
0.5
85
2.16
0.040
1.0
0.5
0.16
30
10
75
142
0.030
0.8
65
1.65
0.040
1.0
0.27
40
30
10
75
144
0.040
1.0
45
1.14
0.060
1.5
1.5
0.37
40
30
10
75
148
0.040
1.0
35
0.90
0.060
1.5
0.50
40
30
10
75
151
0.040
1.0
25
0.64
0.060
1.5
2.5
0.60
Material
Plasma
Thickness
O2
(GA) (in) (mm)
(Red)
Shield
O2
N2
(Red)
Preflow
O2
N2
(Red)
26
0.018 0.5
40
30
10
75
24
0.024 0.6
40
30
10
22
0.030 0.8
40
30
10
20
0.036 0.9
40
30
18
0.048 1.3
40
30
16
0.060 1.5
40
14
0.075 1.9
12
0.105 2.7
10
0.135 3.4
Arc
Voltage
(volts)
O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.
* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed above.
However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).
** Torch standoff tolerances are 0.005 inch ( 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are 1 volt.
If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Instruction Manual, Section 5, Maintenance,
Gas System Back Pressure Checks.
15
2
PAC184
Mild Steel
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
30 Amp Cutting
Shield Cap
120221/120543
PAC184 Torch
120208
Retaining Cap
120219
Shield
120222
Swirl Ring
120212
Nozzle
120218
Test Cut
Flowrates (%)
Electrode
120209
Test Preflow*
Flowrates (%)
Torch
Travel
Standoff**
Speed
(in)
(mm) (ipm)
(m/min)
Initial
Piercing
Pierce
Height
Delay
(in)
(mm) (dial)
(sec)
117
0.030
0.8
200
5.08
0.060
1.5
0.05
75
121
0.030
0.8
170
4.32
0.060
1.5
0.05
75
125
0.040
1.0
140
3.56
0.080
2.0
0.05
75
128
0.040
1.0
110
2.80
0.080
2.0
0.05
75
128
0.040
1.0
80
2.03
0.080
2.0
0.05
15
75
128
0.040
1.0
60
1.52
0.080
2.0
0.5
0.16
15
75
135
0.060
1.5
50
1.27
0.100
2.5
0.27
0.100
2.5
1.5
0.37
0.100
2.5
0.50
2.5
2.5
0.60
Material
Plasma
Thickness
O2
(GA) (in) (mm)
(Red)
Shield
O2
N2
(Red)
Preflow
O2
N2
(Red)
Arc
Voltage
(volts)
24
0.024
0.6
46
15
75
22
0.030
0.8
46
15
20
0.036
0.9
46
15
18
0.048
1.3
46
15
16
0.060
1.5
46
15
14
0.075
1.9
46
12
0.105
2.7
46
10
0.135
3.4
46
15
75
135
0.060
1.5
35
0.90
316
4.8
46
15
75
135
0.060
1.5
32
0.81
14
6.4
46
30
10
75
136
0.040
1.0
25
0.64
0.100
O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.
* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed above.
However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).
** Torch standoff tolerances are 0.005 inch ( 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are 1 volt.
If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Instruction Manual, Section 5, Maintenance,
Gas System Back Pressure Checks.
16
2
PAC186
Mild Steel
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
15 Amp Cutting
Shield Cap
020634/020687
PAC186 Torch
120349
Retaining Cap
020633
Shield
020670
Swirl Ring
020637
Nozzle
020644
Test Cut
Flowrates (%)
Test Preflow*
Flowrates (%)
Torch
Standoff
Travel
**, ***
Speed
(in)
(mm) (ipm)
(m/min)
Initial
Piercing
Pierce
Height
Delay
(in)
(mm) (dial)
(sec)
120
0.020
0.5
100
2.54
0.040
1.0
0.1
75
121
0.020
0.5
85
2.16
0.040
1.0
0.1
75
124
0.030
0.8
65
1.65
0.040
1.0
.5
0.2
10
75
130
0.040
1.0
45
1.14
0.060
1.5
0.3
10
75
132
0.040
1.0
35
0.90
0.060
1.5
1.5
0.4
10
75
134
0.040
1.0
25
0.64
0.060
1.5
0.50
Material
Plasma
Thickness
O2
(GA) (in) (mm)
(Red)
Shield
O2
N2
(Red)
Preflow
O2
N2
(Red)
20
0.036 0.9
40
30
10
75
18
0.048 1.3
40
30
10
16
0.060 1.5
40
30
10
14
0.075 1.9
40
30
12
0.150 2.7
40
30
10
0.135 3.4
40
30
Arc
Voltage
***
(volts)
Electrode
120111
O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.
* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed
above. However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).
** Torch standoff tolerances are 0.005 inch ( 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are 1 volt.
*** To maintain the 0.020 inch (0.5 mm) torch standoff as the electrode wears, the arc voltage may have to be increased to
avoid having the torch dive into the plate.
Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Instruction Manual, Section 6, Parts List.
If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Instruction Manual, Section 5, Maintenance,
Gas System Back Pressure Checks.
17
2
PAC186
Mild Steel
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
30 Amp Cutting
Shield Cap
020634/020687
PAC186 Torch
120349
Retaining Cap
020633
Shield
020671
Swirl Ring
020637
Nozzle
020645
Test Cut
Flowrates (%)
Electrode
120111
Test Preflow*
Flowrates (%)
Torch
Travel
Standoff**
Speed
(in)
(mm) (ipm)
(m/min)
Initial
Piercing
Pierce
Height
Delay
(in)
(mm) (dial)
(sec)
103
0.030
0.8
200
5.08
0.040
1.0
75
108
0.030
0.8
170
4.32
0.040
1.0
75
110
0.040
1.0
140
3.56
0.060
1.5
75
112
0.040
1.0
110
2.80
0.060
1.5
75
115
0.040
1.0
80
2.03
0.060
1.5
0.1
15
75
118
0.040
1.0
60
1.52
0.060
1.5
0.1
15
75
121
0.060
1.5
50
1.27
0.080
2.0
.5
0.2
Material
Plasma
Thickness
O2
(GA) (in) (mm)
(Red)
Shield
O2
N2
(Red)
Preflow
O2
N2
(Red)
Arc
Voltage
(volts)
24
0.024
0.6
46
15
75
22
0.030
0.8
46
15
20
0.036
0.9
46
15
18
0.048
1.3
46
15
16
0.060
1.5
46
15
14
0.075
1.9
46
12
0.105
2.7
46
10
0.135
3.4
46
15
75
124
0.060
1.5
35
0.90
0.080
2.0
0.3
316
4.8
46
15
75
125
0.060
1.5
32
0.81
0.080
2.0
1.5
0.4
14
6.4
46
30
10
75
124
0.040
1.0
25
0.64
0.080
2.0
0.5
O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.
* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed above.
However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).
** Torch standoff tolerances are 0.005 inch ( 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are 1 volt.
Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Instruction Manual, Section 6, Parts List.
If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Instruction Manual, Section 5, Maintenance,
Gas System Back Pressure Checks.
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2
PAC186
Stainless Steel#
Air Plasma / Air Shield
30 Amp Cutting
Shield Cap
020634/020687
PAC186 Torch
120349
Retaining Cap
020940
Shield
020941
Swirl Ring
020937
Nozzle
020938
Test Cut
Flowrates (%)
Test Preflow*
Flowrates (%)
Torch
Standoff
Travel
**, ***
Speed
(in)
(mm) (ipm)
(m/min)
Initial
Piercing
Pierce
Height
Delay
(in)
(mm) (dial)
(sec)
70-75
0.020
0.5
250
6.35
0.040
1.0
70-75
0.020
0.5
220
5.59
0.040
1.0
75
70-75
0.020
0.5
200
5.08
0.040
1.0
0.1
75
70-75
0.020
0.5
180
4.57
0.040
1.0
0.1
75
73-78
0.020
0.5
150
3.81
0.060
1.5
.5
0.2
75
73-78
0.020
0.5
120
3.05
0.060
1.5
.5
0.2
Material
Plasma
Thickness
Air
(GA) (in) (mm)
(White)
Shield
Air
(White)
Preflow
Air
(White)
27
0.016 0.4
60
30
75
24
0.024 0.6
60
30
75
22
0.030 0.8
60
30
20
0.036 0.9
60
30
18
0.048 1.3
60
30
16
0.060 1.5
60
30
Arc
Voltage
***
(volts)
Electrode
120113
Air inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.
#
Stainless steel plate sometimes comes with a protective plastic film. Remove film prior to cutting.
* Slightly increasing the test preflow Air flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed above.
However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).
** Torch standoff tolerances are 0.005 inch ( 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are 1 volt.
*** To maintain the 0.020 inch (0.5 mm) torch standoff as the electrode wears, the arc voltage may have to be increased to
avoid having the torch dive into the plate.
Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Instruction Manual, Section 6, Parts List.
If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Instruction Manual, Section 5, Maintenance,
Gas System Back Pressure Checks.
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2
PAC186
Mild Steel
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
50 Amp Cutting
Shield Cap
020634/020687
PAC186 Torch
120349
Retaining Cap
020633
Shield
020671
Swirl Ring
020637
Nozzle
020646
Test Cut
Flowrates (%)
Electrode
120112
Test Preflow*
Flowrates (%)
Torch
Travel
Standoff**
Speed
(in)
(mm) (ipm)
(m/min)
Initial
Piercing
Pierce
Height
Delay
(in)
(mm) (dial)
(sec)
103
0.040
1.0
270
6.86
0.060
1.5
75
103
0.040
1.0
210
5.33
0.060
1.5
75
104
0.040
1.0
160
4.06
0.060
1.5
75
109
0.050
1.3
120
3.05
0.080
2.0
75
113
0.050
1.3
100
2.54
0.080
2.0
40
75
119
0.050
1.3
75
1.91
0.100
2.5
0.1
40
40
75
122
0.060
1.5
55
1.40
0.100
2.5
.5
0.2
40
40
75
124
0.060
1.5
45
1.14
0.100
2.5
0.3
60
60
75
127
0.080
2.0
35
0.90
0.120
3.0
0.5
Material
Plasma
Thickness
O2
(GA) (in) (mm)
(Red)
Shield
O2
N2
(Red)
Preflow
O2
N2
(Red)
22
0.030
0.8
40
40
75
20
0.036
0.9
40
40
18
0.048
1.3
40
40
16
0.060
1.5
40
40
14
0.075
1.9
40
40
12
0.105
2.7
40
10
0.135
3.4
316
4.8
14
6.4
Arc
Voltage
(volts)
O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.
* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed above.
However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).
** Torch standoff tolerances are 0.005 inch ( 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are 1 volt.
Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Instruction Manual, Section 6, Parts List.
If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Instruction Manual, Section 5, Maintenance,
Gas System Back Pressure Checks.
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2
PAC186
Stainless Steel#
Air Plasma / Air Shield
50 Amp Cutting
Shield Cap
020634/020687
PAC186 Torch
120349
Retaining Cap
020795
Shield
020949
Swirl Ring
020947
Nozzle
020948
Test Cut
Flowrates (%)
Electrode
120113
Test Preflow*
Flowrates (%)
Torch
Travel
Standoff**
Speed
(in)
(mm) (ipm)
(m/min)
Initial
Piercing
Height
Pierce
***
Delay
(in)
(mm) (dial)
(sec)
100
0.040
1.0
120
3.05
0.120
3.0
0.3
100
0.040
1.0
80
2.03
0.120
3.0
1.5
0.4
60
110
0.060
1.5
55
1.40
0.120
3.0
1.5
0.4
60
115
0.080
2.0
40
1.02
0.160
4.0
0.5
Material
Plasma
Thickness
Air
(GA) (in) (mm)
(White)
Shield
Air
(White)
Preflow
Air
(White)
14
0.075
1.9
40
80
60
12
0.105
2.7
40
80
60
10
0.135
3.4
40
60
316
4.8
40
50
Arc
Voltage
(volts)
Air inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.
#
Stainless steel plate sometimes comes with a protective plastic film. Remove film prior to cutting.
* Slightly increasing the test preflow Air flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed above.
However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).
** Torch standoff tolerances are 0.005 inch ( 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are 1 volt.
*** Measured from tips of shield adapter 020949.
Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Instruction Manual, Section 6, Parts List.
If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Instruction Manual, Section 5, Maintenance,
Gas System Back Pressure Checks.
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PAC186
Copper#
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
50 Amp Cutting
Shield Cap
020634/020687
PAC186 Torch
120349
Retaining Cap
020795
Shield
020949
Swirl Ring
020947
Nozzle
020948
Test Cut
Flowrates (%)
Electrode
120113
Test Preflow*
Flowrates (%)
Torch
Travel
Standoff**
Speed
(in)
(mm) (ipm)
(m/min)
Initial
Piercing
Height
Pierce
***
Delay
(in)
(mm) (dial)
(sec)
92
0.080
2.0
70
1.78
0.100
2.5
1.0
40
92
0.080
2.0
70
1.78
0.100
2.5
1.0
35
40
94
0.080
2.0
65
1.65
0.100
2.5
1.5
35
40
94
0.080
2.0
65
1.65
0.100
2.5
2.0
Material
Plasma
Thickness
O2
(GA) (in) (mm)
(Red)
Shield
O2
N2
(Red)
Preflow
O2
N2
(Red)
16
0.060
1.5
40
20
10
35
40
14
0.075
1.9
40
20
10
35
12
0.105
2.7
40
20
10
10
0.135
3.4
40
20
10
Arc
Voltage
(volts)
O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.
#
Copper plate sometimes comes with a protective plastic film. Remove film prior to cutting.
* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed
above. However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).
** Torch standoff tolerances are 0.005 inch ( 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are 1 volt.
*** Measured from tips of shield adapter 020949.
Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Instruction Manual, Section 6, Parts List.
If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Instruction Manual, Section 5, Maintenance,
Gas System Back Pressure Checks.
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2
PAC186
Mild Steel
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
70 Amp Cutting
Shield Cap
020634/020687
PAC186 Torch
120349
Retaining Cap
020795
Shield
020796
Nozzle
020647
Test Cut
Flowrates (%)
Material
Plasma
Thickness
O2
(GA) (in) (mm)
(Red)
Swirl Ring
020789
Electrode
120112
Test Preflow*
Flowrates (%)
Shield
O2
N2
(Red)
Preflow
O2
N2
(Red)
Arc
Voltage
(volts)
Torch
Travel
Standoff**
Speed
(in)
(mm) (ipm)
(m/min)
Initial
Piercing
Height
Pierce
***
Delay
(in)
(mm) (dial)
(sec)
16
0.060
1.5
25
100
75
107
0.060
1.5
280
7.11
0.100
2.5
0.1
14
0.075
1.9
25
100
75
107
0.060
1.5
230
5.84
0.100
2.5
0.1
12
0.105
2.7
25
100
75
109
0.080
2.0
185
4.70
0.120
3.0
0.1
10
0.135
3.4
25
100
75
114
0.080
2.0
150
3.81
0.120
3.0
.5
0.2
316
4.8
25
100
75
119
0.080
2.0
120
3.05
0.120
3.0
0.3
14
6.4
40
100
75
129
0.080
2.0
100
2.54
0.120
3.0
0.5
38
9.5
40
100
75
135
0.100
2.5
65
1.65
0.160
4.0
1.0
O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.
* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed
above. However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).
** Torch standoff tolerances are 0.005 inch ( 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are 1 volt.
*** Measured from tips of shield adapter 020796.
Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Instruction Manual, Section 6, Parts List.
If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Instruction Manual, Section 5, Maintenance,
Gas System Back Pressure Checks.
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2
PAC186
Stainless Steel#
Air Plasma / Air & CH4 Shield
70 Amp Cutting
Shield Cap
020634/020687
Shield
020796
Material
Plasma
Thickness
Air
(GA) (in) (mm)
(White)
Swirl Ring
020789
Nozzle
020647
Test Cut
Flowrates (%)
10
PAC186 Torch
120349
Retaining Cap
020795
Electrode
120112
Test Preflow*
Flowrates (%)
Shield
Air
CH4
(White)
Preflow
Air
(White)
Arc
Voltage
(volts)
Torch
Travel
Standoff**
Speed
(in)
(mm) (ipm)
(m/min)
Initial
Piercing
Height
Pierce
***
Delay
(in)
(mm) (dial)
(sec)
0.135
3.4
35 100
75
134
0.060
1.5
100
2.54
0.140
3.5
0.3
3/16
4.8
35
60
75
139
0.080
2.0
80
2.00
0.140
3.5
1.5
0.4
1/4
6.4
35
30
10
75
149
0.140
3.5
55
1.40
0.180
4.5
0.5
3/8
9.5
35
30
10
75
164
0.140
3.5
30
0.76
0.200
5.0
1/2
12.7
50
40
20
75
189
0.250
6.3
25
0.64
****
0.5
****
Air and CH4 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.
#
Stainless steel plate sometimes comes with a protective plastic film. Remove film prior to cutting.
* Slightly increasing the test preflow Air flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed above.
However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).
** Torch standoff tolerances are 0.005 inch ( 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are 1 volt.
*** Measured from tips of shield adapter 020796.
**** Piercing 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) stainless steel is not recommended, it will shorten consumable life. Starting cuts at the edge of
the metal is recommended.
Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Instruction Manual, Section 6, Parts List.
If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Instruction Manual, Section 5, Maintenance,
Gas System Back Pressure Checks.
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PAC186
Aluminum#
Air Plasma / CH4 Shield
70 Amp Cutting
Shield Cap
020634/020687
PAC186 Torch
120349
Retaining Cap
020795
Shield
020796
Nozzle
020647
Test Cut
Flowrates (%)
Material
Plasma
Thickness
Air
(GA) (in) (mm)
(White)
Swirl Ring
020789
Electrode
120112
Test Preflow*
Flowrates (%)
Shield
Air
CH4
(White)
Preflow
Air
(White)
Arc
Voltage
(volts)
Torch
Travel
Standoff**
Speed
(in)
(mm) (ipm)
(m/min)
Initial
Piercing
Height
Pierce
***
Delay
(in)
(mm) (dial)
(sec)
18
0.048
1.2
45
40
75
159
0.100
2.5
150
3.81
0.160
4.0
0.1
16
0.060
1.5
45
40
75
159
0.100
2.5
125
3.18
0.160
4.0
0.1
14
0.075
1.9
45
40
75
159
0.100
2.5
100
2.54
0.160
4.0
0.1
12
0.105
2.7
45
40
75
159
0.100
2.5
85
2.16
0.160
4.0
.5
0.2
18
3.2
45
40
75
179
0.180
4.5
70
1.78
0.200
5.0
.5
0.2
0.135
3.4
45
40
75
179
0.180
4.5
65
1.65
0.200
5.0
.5
0.2
14
6.4
45
40
75
179
0.180
4.5
45
1.14
0.200
5.0
0.3
38
9.5
45
40
75
179
0.180
4.5
30
0.76
0.200
5.0
0.3
10
Air and CH4 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.
#
Aluminum plate sometimes comes with a protective plastic film. Remove film prior to cutting.
* Slightly increasing the test preflow Air flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed above.
However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).
** Torch standoff tolerances are 0.005 inch ( 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are 1 volt.
*** Measured from tips of shield adapter 020796.
Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Instruction Manual, Section 6, Parts List.
If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Instruction Manual, Section 5, Maintenance,
Gas System Back Pressure Checks.
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2
PAC186
Copper#
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
70 Amp Cutting
Shield Cap
020634/020687
PAC186 Torch
120349
Retaining Cap
020795
Shield
020796
Swirl Ring
020789
Nozzle
020647
Test Cut
Flowrates (%)
Electrode
120112
Test Preflow*
Flowrates (%)
Material
Plasma
Thickness
O2
(GA) (in) (mm)
(Red)
Shield
O2
N2
(Red)
10
Preflow
O2
N2
(Red)
Arc
Voltage
(volts)
Torch
Travel
Standoff**
Speed
(in)
(mm) (ipm)
(m/min)
Initial
Piercing
Height
Pierce
***
Delay
(in)
(mm) (dial)
(sec)
0.135
3.4
50
75
50
75
133
0.120
3.0
60
1.52
0.160
4.0
2.0
3/16
4.8
50
75
50
75
119
0.120
3.0
55
1.40
0.160
4.0
2.5
1/4
6.4
50
75
50
75
123
0.120
3.0
55
1.40
0.160
4.0
3.0
3/8
9.5
50
75
50
75
129
0.120
3.0
25
0.64
0.160
4.0
5.0
O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.
#
Copper plate sometimes comes with a protective plastic film. Remove film prior to cutting.
* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed
above. However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).
** Torch standoff tolerances are 0.005 inch ( 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are 1 volt.
*** Measured from tips of shield adapter 020796.
Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Instruction Manual, Section 6, Parts List.
If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Instruction Manual, Section 5, Maintenance,
Gas System Back Pressure Checks.
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2
PAC186
Mild Steel
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
100 Amp Cutting
Shield Cap
020634/020687
PAC186 Torch
120349
Retaining Cap
120266
Shield
120273
Nozzle
120272
Test Cut
Flowrates (%)
Material
Plasma
Thickness
O2
(GA) (in) (mm)
(Red)
Swirl Ring
020637
Electrode
120410
Test Preflow*
Flowrates (%)
Shield
O2
N2
(Red)
Preflow
O2
N2
(Red)
Arc
Voltage
(volts)
Torch
Travel
Standoff**
Speed
(in)
(mm) (ipm)
(m/min)
Initial
Piercing
Pierce
Height
Delay
(in)
(mm) (dial)
(sec)
1/8
3.2
60
35
90
10
100
137
0.125
3.2
275
7.0
0.180
4.6
0.00
1/4
6.4
60
35
90
10
100
141
0.125
3.2
135
3.43
0.300
7.6
0.4
0.22
3/8
9.5
60
35
90
10
100
145
0.125
3.2
95
2.41
0.300
7.6
0.7
0.27
1/2
12.7
60
35
90
10
100
147
0.125
3.2
64
1.62
0.300
7.7
1.0
0.37
O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.
* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed
above. However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).
** Torch standoff tolerances are 0.005 inch ( 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are 1 volt.
Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Instruction Manual, Section 6, Parts List.
If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Instruction Manual, Section 5, Maintenance,
Gas System Back Pressure Checks.
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2
PAC186
Stainless Steel
H35 & N2 Plasma / N2 Shield
100 Amp Cutting
Shield Cap
020634/020687
PAC186 Torch
120349
Retaining Cap
120592
Shield
120594
Nozzle
120591
Test Cut
Flowrates (%)
Material
Plasma
Thickness
H35
N2
(GA) (in) (mm)
(Blue)
Swirl Ring
020590
Electrode
120589
Test Preflow
Flowrates (%)
Shield
N2
N2
(Blue)
Preflow
N2
N2
(Blue)
Arc
Voltage
(volts)
Torch
Travel
Standoff**
Speed
(in)
(mm) (ipm)
(m/min)
Initial
Piercing
Pierce
Height
Delay
(in)
(mm) (dial)
(sec)
1/4
6.4
30
30
60
60
45
45
134
0.120
3.0
75
1.9
0.200
5.1
0.1
3/8
9.5
30
30
60
60
45
45
144
0.150
3.8
65
1.6
0.200
5.1
0.5
0.2
1/2
12.7
40
50
60
60
45
45
160
0.250
6.4
45
1.1
0.300
7.6
0.3
H35 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.
H35 gas purity must be 99.995 % minimum.
H35 flowrate must be 85 scfh (2407 l/hr) at fullscale.
** Torch standoff tolerances are 0.005 inch ( 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are 1 volt.
If the part is not completely cut away from the scrap, try modifying the leadout. Stop the cut 0.050 inch (1.3 mm) before the end
of the part for 1/4 and 3/8 inch (6.4 and 9.5 mm) material and 0.100 inch (2.5 mm) for 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) material. The ramp
down of the current and gases will complete the cut. If your program can not be modified, reduce cutting speed and use no
leadout.
Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Instruction Manual, Section 6, Parts List.
If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Instruction Manual, Section 5, Maintenance,
Gas System Back Pressure Checks.
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2
PAC186
Aluminum
H35 & N2 Plasma / N2 Shield
100 Amp Cutting
Shield Cap
020634/020687
PAC186 Torch
120349
Retaining Cap
120592
Shield
120594
Nozzle
120591
Test Cut
Flowrates (%)
Material
Plasma
Thickness
H35
N2
(GA) (in) (mm)
(Blue)
Swirl Ring
020590
Electrode
120589
Test Preflow
Flowrates (%)
Shield
N2
N2
(Blue)
Preflow
N2
N2
(Blue)
Arc
Voltage
(volts)
Torch
Travel
Standoff**
Speed
(in)
(mm) (ipm)
(m/min)
Initial
Piercing
Pierce
Height
Delay
(in)
(mm) (dial)
(sec)
1/4
6.4
30
30
60
60
45
45
145
0.157
4.0
100
2.5
0.236
6.0
0.1
3/8
9.5
30
30
60
60
45
45
149
0.157
4.0
70
1.8
0.236
6.0
0.5
0.2
1/2
12.7
30
30
60
60
45
45
155
0.157
4.0
40
1.1
0.236
6.0
0.3
H35 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.
H35 flowrate must be 85 scfh (2407 l/hr) at fullscale.
** Torch standoff tolerances are 0.005 inch ( 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are 1 volt.
Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Instruction Manual, Section 6, Parts List.
If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Instruction Manual, Section 5, Maintenance,
Gas System Back Pressure Checks.
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2
30
2