Hypertherm Phoenix 8.0 - Manual (Page 68)

Setups
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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.
Cut Speed
Specifies the speed for the selected process variables.
Kerf
Specifies the amount of kerf that is applied to the current part program.
Set Arc Voltage
The operator may input the desired Arc Voltage for the material being cut.
Cut Height
The Cut Height setup parameter is used to select the desired cut distance from the plate.
Pierce Height
The Pierce Height setup parameter is used to select the desired Pierce Height. This may
be entered as a multiplication factor that is calculated times the Cut Height or an actual
Pierce Height distance.
Preflow Setting
The appropriate Plasma / Shield Preflow percentages for the desired process may be
selected.
Cutflow Settings
The appropriate Plasma / Shield Cutflow percentages for the desired process may be
selected.
Preflow Time
Specifies the amount of time the Preflow gases are on.
Purge Time
Specifies the time delay from torch ignition until motion is enabled.
Pierce Time
Specifies the time delay from when torch completes lowering until motion is initiated at
Creep Speed. This parameter allows the plasma torch to completely pierce the material
before moving.
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.