Tag: cutting troubleshooting
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Why Metal Cutting Results Are Rough
Rough cut edges usually come from the cutting process, the consumable, or the setup. Start with the basics: material condition, tool condition, feed rate, travel speed, angle, and heat control. In many…
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Why an Exothermic Cutting Rod Will Not Stay Lit
An exothermic cutting rod that starts and then dies usually has one of four problems: weak oxygen delivery, poor electrical ignition contact, the wrong rod setup, or contaminated cutting conditions. This is…