10mm stainless 304, powermax 125 cut issues.

[AD80]

So, this is the thickest stainless steel I’ve cut to date and the first time I’ve had this particular issue.

Job: 16x flanges to cut from 10mm 304 stainless steel, dimensions as follows - OD:240mm ID:100 4x 20mm volt holes.

The issue: not completely cutting through the sheet, mainly toward the end of the cut as it crosses the lead in and begins lead out. See pics attached.

I have tried various lead in types and lengths, reduced the slow rate at end of cut but nothing seems to make much difference. I have double checked the machine torch but the nozzle, shield, swirl ring, electrode, o rings are all fine.

Any help or input greatly appreciated.

[cuttinparts]

Bummer. What table/software are you working with?

[AD80]

Swiftcut Pro3000 with powermax 125 and Libellula wizard3.

[cuttinparts]

Not familiar with what your using but it does look like your cut height could be too high.

Are you able to pause your machine mid-cut and measure the distance between the torch and the workpiece?

[CleanCutCreations]

So, this is the thickest stainless steel I’ve cut to date and the first time I’ve had this particular issue.

Job: 16x flanges to cut from 10mm 304 stainless steel, dimensions as follows - OD:240mm ID:100 4x 20mm volt holes.

The issue: not completely cutting through the sheet, mainly toward the end of the cut as it crosses the lead in and begins lead out. See pics attached.

I have tried various lead in types and lengths, reduced the slow rate at end of cut but nothing seems to make much difference. I have double checked the machine torch but the nozzle, shield, swirl ring, electrode, o rings are all fine.

Any help or input greatly appreciated.

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Your torch height could be too low believe it or not. I had a problem with thick metal before and that was surprising the problem. Play around with the height some. Also, you could try to turn up your pierce delay.