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?
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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.