How Amperage, Cut Speed, and Tip Size Work Together in CNC Plasma Cutting A plasma cutter has a lot of settings, but three of the most important are closely connected: Amperage Cutting speed Tip size The mistake is treating them as three independent settings. They are a system. If you change amperage without considering the […]
Why Full-Radius Clamping Holds a CNC Plasma Torch Better A CNC plasma torch holder must keep the torch from sliding, rotating, or tilting during a cut. Many holders rely on a V-block design. The round torch body rests against two angled surfaces while another plate presses it into position. That arrangement is simple, but it […]
Why V-Block Torch Holders Can Damage a Machine Torch A CNC plasma torch holder has two basic jobs: Many factory torch holders use a V-shaped clamping design. Although this arrangement can accommodate several torch diameters, it contacts the torch at only a few narrow locations. That creates a basic mechanical problem: a small contact area […]
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