Category: Plasma Cutting Support
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Plasma Cut Has Beveled Edge
A beveled edge on a plasma cut usually means the arc is not centered through the kerf. The most common causes are torch angle, travel speed, worn consumables, incorrect standoff, and poor…
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Plasma Consumables Wearing Out Too Fast
If plasma consumables are wearing out too fast, the cause is usually not one part alone. Short life often comes from air quality, incorrect cut settings, poor torch handling, or a worn…
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Plasma Cutter Not Piercing Cleanly
If a plasma cutter is not piercing cleanly, the usual cause is a setup problem rather than a major machine fault. Start with air quality, consumable condition, ground connection, torch angle, and…
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Why Plasma Cutters Randomly Lose Arc: Common Causes Most Shops Miss
A plasma cutter that randomly loses arc usually points to air pressure drop, worn electrodes, nozzle damage, torch lead faults, work clamp resistance, moisture, or transfer arc problems. Use this checklist before…
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Plasma Cutter Air Pressure Too High Symptoms
Excessive plasma cutter air pressure can cause unstable arcs, bevel cuts, double arcing, consumable wear, torch overheating, and poor cut quality.
