Tag: plasma torch
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Plasma Electrode Pitting Causes: Air Quality, Gas Pressure, Amperage, Standoff, and Consumable Wear
Plasma electrode pitting is normal wear until the pit becomes deep, off-center, or rapidly destructive. The electrode contains an emitter insert that erodes during cutting. A small centered pit is expected. Fast…
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Plasma Torch Nozzle Damage Causes: Orifice Wear, Double Arcing, Piercing, and Air Problems
If a plasma torch nozzle has an oval hole, nicked orifice, melted face, keyhole-shaped bore, spatter damage, or sudden cut-quality loss, stop and inspect the full consumable stack. Nozzle damage is usually…
