DTHC-SETUP/INSTALL MANUAL CandCNC

INFORMATION GROUP:The Information section at the top of the window is for storing informationthat you can refer to. It saves time by having the vital cut parametersinstantly available to the operator The information group does not setanything for cutting and will not modify any cut parameters from theg-code. It is there to use as a reference in place of having to go to theUser Manual and Cut Charts to get the numbersPROFILE NAME: The Profile Name is important because that isthe name that shows up in the Profile List Box. Use names that will helpyou find the right profile quickly.MATERIAL: Allows you to list material detail. It helps the operatorconfirm that the setting matches the material being cut.FEEDRATE: The recommended Feed Rate, This is informationalfor reference only and does not set the actual feedrate the file runs at.It gives the operator a value to confirm when the job runs. Feedrates areset in g-code (from the CAM program). The operator can use theFeedrate Override controls on the Program Run Screen to adjust thefeedrate.TIP SIZE: Memo field to remind the operator what size tip (nozzle)to use for cutting. Typically tips are rated in “AMPS” with common sizesbeing 25, 30, 40, 60, 80 and larger on bigger plasma cutters. The orificesize is the primary difference between tips. The smaller the orifice thelower the current rating. Smaller tips cut with a smaller kerf width and atlower feedrates and current settings. The plasma manufacturers suggestusing the smallest tip (nozzle) size for a given material thickness (fromtheir charts) to get best cut quality. If you cut 16ga with a 60A tip youshould expect less than optimum cuts. Merely turning down the currenton a larger rated tip is not the same as using a smaller tip size and resultsin different arc voltage (Torch Volts) requirements to maintain the correctarc gap.PAGE 40