Hypertherm Phoenix 8.0 - Manual (Page 494)

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Material Type
Select the type of material for this cut chart; mild steel, stainless steel, or aluminum.
Specific Material
Select a custom database from the dropdown list.
You can also use this field to create or modify a custom database of characteristics of the material type.
For more information, see Custom Cut Charts.
Process Current
Enter the appropriate current setting for the material thickness and material type that you selected.
Plasma / Shield Gases
Select the appropriate plasma and shield gases for the process.
Material Thickness
Select the thickness of the material.
The following are the Cut Process parameters within the database which are used to configure the
process. Appropriate parameter information is transmitted to the power supply.
Preflow Setting
Select the appropriate plasma and shield preflow percentages for the process.
Cutflow Setting
Select the appropriate plasma and shield cutflow percentages for the process.
Cut Speed
Specifies the speed for the selected process variables.
Kerf
Specifies the amount of kerf that is applied to the current part program.
Pierce Time
Specifies the time delay from when torch completes lowering until motion is initiated at Creep Speed.
Used to allow the plasma torch to completely pierce the material before moving.
Cut Height Delay
Specifies, in seconds, the delay between moving from pierce height to cut height while X and Y motion
advances.
Creep Time
Specifies the amount of time after piercing the part that the torch travels at Creep Speed. Creep Speed is
determined by a setup parameter at the Speeds setup screen and is a percentage of the programmed cut
speed. After the creep time is completed, the control accelerates to full cut speed.