Hyperthem true hole questions
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Hyperthem true hole questions
I'm cutting 1/2" steel with a .50" hole at 40 ipm running a 130amp with the 220181 electrode and the 220182 Nozzle. Top looks nice but gets around .40" bigger at the bottom. It has the same height as if it were straight cutting and that cuts beautiful. Do I adjust voltage or cutting height? Also what is the max thickness and hole size I should use with true hole? Can I cut a 1" hole in 5/8 steel with true hole in a 200amp? What should I reasonably expect with hole taper?
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Re: Hyperthem true hole questions
I have never worked with the larger plasma sources however if the hole is larger at the bottom it sounds to me like you need to increase your cut speed to a little faster than 40ipm. Also are you cutting the hole in a CW or CCW direction?
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Re: Hyperthem true hole questions
Torch height is another thing to look at as the plasma stream is like a candle flame inverted which will affect the taper. Some time back Jim Colt posted a write up on hole cutting and taper dimensions. Try the search function in the upper right to find it.
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Re: Hyperthem true hole questions
Here is some information you may find useful.
David
https://www.hypertherm.com/en-US/learn/ ... th-plasma/
David
https://www.hypertherm.com/en-US/learn/ ... th-plasma/
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Re: Hyperthem true hole questions
I cut my holes ccw. I'll look for the forum about hole cutting and taper from Jim colt: from just doing some searching I can tell he knows his stuff. Thanks for the help! I appreciate it
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You are welcome! Happy to help.
David