Troubleshooting
Sparks fly
upwards,
instead of down
through the
material
Initial cut but not
completely drilled
through
Slag formation
on interfaces
Arc stops during
cutting
Insufficient
penetration
78
GB/MT
Plasma pistol does not
penetrate the material
Pistol too far away from
the material
Apparently material was
not grounded properly
Lifting speed is too quick
Potential connection problem
Tool/material creates heat
Cutting speed too low
or current too high
Individual parts of the pistol
are worn
Cutting speed too low
Pistol is held too high and too
far away from the material
Individual parts of the pistol
are worn
Workpiece no longer
connected to the grounding
cable
Cutting speed too fast
Pistol is not straight
Metal is too thick
Individual parts of the pistol
are worn
Increase the current.
Reduce the distance between
the pistol and material.
Check the connection
for correct grounding.
Reduce the speed.
Check all connections.
Allow the material to cool
down and then continue
cutting.
Increase the speed and/or
reduce the current until the
slag has been reduced to
a minimum.
Check and replace worn
parts.
Increase the cutting speed until
the problem no longer exists.
Lower the pistol to the
recommended height.
Check and replace worn
parts.
Check the connections.
Slow down the working speed
Adjust the inclination.
Several cycles necessary.
Check and replace worn
parts.