Tag: troubleshooting
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Hypertherm Duramax Hyamp Hand Torch Parts Breakdown: Replacement Decision Guide
If you service plasma cutters in the field or on the shop floor, the Hypertherm Duramax Hyamp hand torch is a parts-and-wear-item system, not a single replace-all assembly. This guide gives you…
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Hypertherm Duramax Lock 75 Degree Hand Torch Parts Breakdown: Troubleshooting and Buying Checks
If a Hypertherm Duramax Lock 75 degree hand torch is cutting poorly, the first problem is often not the power source. In many cases the issue is in the torch head, consumables,…
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Hypertherm Air T30 Torch Parts Breakdown: Replacement Decision Guide
The Hypertherm Air T30 torch is a serviceable plasma cutting consumable path, but replacement decisions should start with inspection, not guesswork. A wrong nozzle, electrode, swirl ring, shield, or retaining component can…
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Why Does My MIG Contact Tip Keep Burning Back?
Troubleshoot recurring MIG contact-tip burnback by checking tip size, liner drag, drive rolls, spool brake tension, and welding setup before replacing more tips.
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PAPR Helmet Airflow Feels Weak
If your PAPR helmet airflow feels weak, start with the basic flow path: intake, pre-filter, main filter, blower, hose, battery, and helmet seals. Low airflow is usually caused by restriction, a failing…
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Troubleshooting Weld Quality Before Replacing Parts
If weld quality drops, do not start by replacing parts. Most issues come from process settings, consumables, shielding gas, ground connection, wire feed, or operator technique. Use this weld quality troubleshooting guide…
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Stick Welding Porosity Checklist
Porosity in stick welding shows up as gas pockets in the weld metal. The usual causes are moisture, contamination, poor technique, or unstable shielding from the electrode. Use this checklist to isolate…
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Stick Weld Undercut Causes
Stick weld undercut is a groove melted into the base metal along the weld toe that is not filled back in with weld metal. It usually points to heat control, travel technique,…
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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…
