Hypertherm Phoenix 8.0 - Manual (Page 75)

Setups
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The following are the Cut Process parameters within the database which are used to
configure the power supply. Appropriate parameter information is transmitted to the
power supply.
1.
Material Type – Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, or Mild Steel (Cold Rolled).
2. Thickness
3. Set Current
4. Pierce Delay
5. Set Preflow Pressure
6. Set Plasma Gas type
7. Set Plasma Pressure
8. Set Shield Gas Type
9. Set Shield Pressure
10. Set Process (Cut/Mark)
The following items are stored in the Cut Chart Data file and will be automatically
updated on the control.
Cut Speed
Specifies the speed for the selected process variables.
Kerf
Specifies the amount of kerf that will be applied to the current part program.
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.