OPERATION

Operating Data (Cut) Charts

The Cut Charts on the following pages are optimized to provide the best cut angle, least dross and best cut surface
finish. Keep in mind that these charts provide a good starting point and that optimum cutting must be tuned to the
application and materials on site. Increasing cut speed, lowering the torch standoff, higher current consumables on
thinner metals or increasing the oxygen ratio in the shield mix, for example, all present certain tradeoffs as
mentioned in How to Get Better Cut Quality. Depending on the cutting application, it is up to the operator to
determine if the tradeoffs are acceptable.

The cut charts also provide part numbers and illustrations of the consumables required to cut at specific
amperages. For more detailed information, refer to the gas console control and indicator descriptions and the daily
start-up procedure at the front of this section.

Cut Chart Index

Material Current Plasma Gas Shield Gas Page

PAC184 Torch

Mild Steel 15 Amp O2 O2 & N2 4-19

30 Amp O2 O2 & N2 4-20

PAC186 Torch

Mild Steel 15 Amp O2 O2 & N2 4-21

30 Amp O2 O2 & N2 4-22
50 Amp O2 O2 & N2 4-24
70 Amp O2 O2 & N2 4-27
100 Amp O2 O2 & N2 4-31

Stainless Steel 30 Amp Air Air 4-23

50 Amp Air Air 4-25
70 Amp Air Air & CH4 4-28
100 Amp H35 & N2 N2 4-32

Aluminum 70 Amp Air CH4 4-29

100 Amp H35 & N2 N2 4-33

Copper 50 Amp O2 O2 & N2 4-26

70 Amp O2 O2 & N2 4-30

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PAC184

Mild Steel
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
15 Amp Cutting

Shield Cap PAC184 Torch

120221/120543 Retaining Cap 120208
120219
Swirl Ring
120212

Shield Nozzle Electrode

120222 120277 120209

Test Cut Test Preflow*

Flowrates (%) Flowrates (%) Material
Thickness
Plasma Shield Preflow Arc Torch -to-Work Cutting Pierce Pierce
— O2 O2 N2 O2 N2 Voltage Distance** Speed Height Delay
(Red) (Red) (Red) (GA) (in) (mm) (volts) (in) (mm) (ipm) (m/min) (in) (mm) (dial) (sec)
26 0.018 0.5 134 0.020 0.5 145 3.68 0.040 1.0 0 0.05
24 0.024 0.6 135 0.020 0.5 129 3.28 0.040 1.0 0 0.05
22 0.030 0.8 136 0.020 0.5 115 2.92 0.040 1.0 0 0.05
20 0.036 0.9 136 0.020 0.5 100 2.54 0.040 1.0 0 0.05
— 40 30 10 5 75 18 0.048 1.3 137 0.020 0.5 85 2.16 0.040 1.0 0.5 0.16
16 0.060 1.5 142 0.030 0.8 65 1.65 0.040 1.0 1 0.27
14 0.075 1.9 144 0.040 1.0 45 1.14 0.060 1.5 1.5 0.37
12 0.105 2.7 148 0.040 1.0 35 0.90 0.060 1.5 2 0.50
10 0.135 3.4 151 0.040 1.0 25 0.64 0.060 1.5 2.5 0.60

O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.

* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed above.
However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).

** Torch standoff tolerances are ± 0.005 inch (± 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are ± 1 volt.

If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Section 5, Maintenance, Gas System Back
Pressure Checks.

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PAC184

Mild Steel
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
30 Amp Cutting

Shield Cap PAC184 Torch

120221/120543 Retaining Cap 120208
120219
Swirl Ring
120212

Shield Nozzle Electrode

120222 120218 120209

Test Cut Test Preflow*

Flowrates (%) Flowrates (%) Material
Thickness
Plasma Shield Preflow Arc Torch -to-Work Cutting Pierce Pierce
— O2 O2 N2 O2 N2 Voltage Distance** Speed Height Delay
(Red) (Red) (Red) (GA) (in) (mm) (volts) (in) (mm) (ipm) (m/min) (in) (mm) (dial) (sec)
24 0.024 0.6 117 0.030 0.8 200 5.08 0.060 1.5 0 0.05
22 0.030 0.8 121 0.030 0.8 170 4.32 0.060 1.5 0 0.05
20 0.036 0.9 125 0.040 1.0 140 3.56 0.080 2.0 0 0.05
18 0.048 1.3 128 0.040 1.0 110 2.80 0.080 2.0 0 0.05
— 46 15 5 5 75 16 0.060 1.5 128 0.040 1.0 80 2.03 0.080 2.0 0 0.05
14 0.075 1.9 128 0.040 1.0 60 1.52 0.080 2.0 0.5 0.16
12 0.105 2.7 135 0.060 1.5 50 1.27 0.100 2.5 1 0.27
10 0.135 3.4 135 0.060 1.5 35 0.90 0.100 2.5 1.5 0.37
3/16 4.8 135 0.060 1.5 32 0.81 0.100 2.5 2 0.50
30 10 1/4 6.4 136 0.040 1.0 25 0.64 0.100 2.5 2.5 0.60

O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.

* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed above.
However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).

** Torch standoff tolerances are ± 0.005 inch (± 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are ± 1 volt.

If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Section 5, Maintenance, Gas System Back
Pressure Checks.

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PAC186

Mild Steel
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
15 Amp Cutting

Shield Cap PAC186 Torch

020634/020687 Retaining Cap 120349
020633
Swirl Ring
020637

Shield Nozzle Electrode

020670 020644 120111

Test Cut Test Preflow*

Flowrates (%) Flowrates (%) Material
Thickness Arc Torch-to-Work
Plasma Shield Preflow Voltage Distance Cutting Pierce Pierce
— O2 O2 N2 O2 N2 *** **,*** Speed Height Delay
(Red) (Red) (Red) (GA) (in) (mm) (volts) (in) (mm) (ipm) (m/min) (in) (mm) (dial) (sec)
20 0.036 0.9 120 0.020 0.5 100 2.54 0.040 1.0 0 0.1
18 0.048 1.3 121 0.020 0.5 85 2.16 0.040 1.0 0 0.1
16 0.060 1.5 124 0.030 0.8 65 1.65 0.040 1.0 .5 0.2
— 40 30 10 5 75
14 0.075 1.9 130 0.040 1.0 45 1.14 0.060 1.5 1 0.3
12 0.150 2.7 132 0.040 1.0 35 0.90 0.060 1.5 1.5 0.4
10 0.135 3.4 134 0.040 1.0 25 0.64 0.060 1.5 2 0.50

O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.

* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed
above. However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).

** Torch standoff tolerances are ± 0.005 inch (± 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are ± 1 volt.

*** To maintain the 0.020 inch (0.5 mm) torch standoff as the electrode wears, the arc voltage may have to be increased to
avoid having the torch dive into the plate.

Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Section 6, Parts List.

If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Section 5, Maintenance, Gas System Back
Pressure Checks.

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PAC186

Mild Steel
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
30 Amp Cutting

Shield Cap PAC186 Torch

020634/020687 Retaining Cap 120349
020633
Swirl Ring
020637

Shield Nozzle Electrode

020671 020645 120111

Test Cut Test Preflow*

Flowrates (%) Flowrates (%) Material
Thickness
Plasma Shield Preflow Arc Torch -to-Work Cutting Pierce Pierce
— O2 O2 N2 O2 N2 Voltage Distance** Speed Height Delay
(Red) (Red) (Red) (GA) (in) (mm) (volts) (in) (mm) (ipm) (m/min) (in) (mm) (dial) (sec)
24 0.024 0.6 103 0.030 0.8 200 5.08 0.040 1.0 0 0
22 0.030 0.8 108 0.030 0.8 170 4.32 0.040 1.0 0 0
20 0.036 0.9 110 0.040 1.0 140 3.56 0.060 1.5 0 0
18 0.048 1.3 112 0.040 1.0 110 2.80 0.060 1.5 0 0
— 46 15 5 5 75 16 0.060 1.5 115 0.040 1.0 80 2.03 0.060 1.5 0 0.1
14 0.075 1.9 118 0.040 1.0 60 1.52 0.060 1.5 0 0.1
12 0.105 2.7 121 0.060 1.5 50 1.27 0.080 2.0 .5 0.2
10 0.135 3.4 124 0.060 1.5 35 0.90 0.080 2.0 1 0.3
3/16 4.8 125 0.060 1.5 32 0.81 0.080 2.0 1.5 0.4
30 10 1/4 6.4 124 0.040 1.0 25 0.64 0.080 2.0 2 0.5

O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.

* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed above.
However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).

** Torch standoff tolerances are ± 0.005 inch (± 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are ± 1 volt.

Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Section 6, Parts List.

If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Section 5, Maintenance, Gas System Back
Pressure Checks.

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PAC186

Stainless Steel#
Air Plasma / Air Shield

30 Amp Cutting

Shield Cap PAC186 Torch

020634/020687 Retaining Cap 120349
020940
Swirl Ring
020937

Shield Nozzle Electrode

020941 020938 120113

Test Cut Test Preflow*

Flowrates (%) Flowrates (%) Material
Thickness Arc Torch-to-Work
Plasma Shield Preflow Voltage Distance Cutting Pierce Pierce
— Air Air — Air — *** **,*** Speed Height Delay
(White) (White) (White) (GA) (in) (mm) (volts) (in) (mm) (ipm) (m/min) (in) (mm) (dial) (sec)
27 0.016 0.4 70-75 0.020 0.5 250 6.35 0.040 1.0 0 0
24 0.024 0.6 70-75 0.020 0.5 220 5.59 0.040 1.0 0 0
22 0.030 0.8 70-75 0.020 0.5 200 5.08 0.040 1.0 0 0.1
— 60 30 0 75 0
20 0.036 0.9 70-75 0.020 0.5 180 4.57 0.040 1.0 0 0.1
18 0.048 1.3 73-78 0.020 0.5 150 3.81 0.060 1.5 .5 0.2
16 0.060 1.5 73-78 0.020 0.5 120 3.05 0.060 1.5 .5 0.2

Air inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.

# Stainless steel plate sometimes comes with a protective plastic film. Remove film prior to cutting.

* Slightly increasing the test preflow Air flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed above.
However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).

** Torch standoff tolerances are ± 0.005 inch (± 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are ± 1 volt.

*** To maintain the 0.020 inch (0.5 mm) torch standoff as the electrode wears, the arc voltage may have to be increased to
avoid having the torch dive into the plate.

Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Section 6, Parts List.

If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Section 5, Maintenance, Gas System Back
Pressure Checks.

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PAC186

Mild Steel
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
50 Amp Cutting

Shield Cap PAC186 Torch

020634/020687 Retaining Cap 120349
020633
Swirl Ring
020637

Shield Nozzle Electrode

020671 020646 120112

Test Cut Test Preflow*

Flowrates (%) Flowrates (%) Material
Thickness
Plasma Shield Preflow Arc Torch -to-Work Cutting Pierce Pierce
— O2 O2 N2 O2 N2 Voltage Distance** Speed Height Delay
(Red) (Red) (Red) (GA) (in) (mm) (volts) (in) (mm) (ipm) (m/min) (in) (mm) (dial) (sec)
22 0.030 0.8 103 0.040 1.0 270 6.86 0.060 1.5 0 0
20 0.036 0.9 103 0.040 1.0 210 5.33 0.060 1.5 0 0
18 0.048 1.3 104 0.040 1.0 160 4.06 0.060 1.5 0 0
16 0.060 1.5 109 0.050 1.3 120 3.05 0.080 2.0 0 0
— 40 40 0 5 75
14 0.075 1.9 113 0.050 1.3 100 2.54 0.080 2.0 0 0
12 0.105 2.7 119 0.050 1.3 75 1.91 0.100 2.5 0 0.1
10 0.135 3.4 122 0.060 1.5 55 1.40 0.100 2.5 .5 0.2
3/16 4.8 124 0.060 1.5 45 1.14 0.100 2.5 1 .03
60 60 1/4 6.4 127 0.080 2.0 35 0.90 0.120 3.0 2 0.5

O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.

* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed above.
However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).

** Torch standoff tolerances are ± 0.005 inch (± 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are ± 1 volt.

Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Section 6, Parts List.

If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Section 5, Maintenance, Gas System Back
Pressure Checks.

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PAC186

Stainless Steel#
Air Plasma / Air Shield

50 Amp Cutting

Shield Cap PAC186 Torch

020634/020687 Retaining Cap 120349
020795
Swirl Ring
020947

Shield Nozzle Electrode

020949 020948 120113

Test Cut Test Preflow*

Flowrates (%) Flowrates (%) Material
Thickness Pierce
Plasma Shield Preflow Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Height Pierce
— Air Air — Air — Voltage Distance** Speed *** Delay
(White) (White) (White) (GA) (in) (mm) (volts) (in) (mm) (ipm) (m/min) (in) (mm) (dial) (sec)
80 14 0.075 1.9 100 0.040 1.0 120 3.05 0.120 3.0 1 0.3
80 12 0.105 2.7 100 0.040 1.0 80 2.03 0.120 3.0 1.5 0.4
0 40 0 60 0
60 10 0.135 3.4 110 0.060 1.5 55 1.40 0.120 3.0 1.5 0.4
50 3/16 4.8 115 0.080 2.0 40 1.02 0.160 4.0 2 0.5

Air inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.

# Stainless steel plate sometimes comes with a protective plastic film. Remove film prior to cutting.

* Slightly increasing the test preflow Air flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed above.
However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).

** Torch standoff tolerances are ± 0.005 inch (± 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are ± 1 volt.

*** Measured from tips of shield adapter 020949.

Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Section 6, Parts List.

If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Section 5, Maintenance, Gas System Back
Pressure Checks.

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PAC186

Copper#
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
50 Amp Cutting

Shield Cap PAC186 Torch

020634/020687 Retaining Cap 120349
020795
Swirl Ring
020947

Shield Nozzle Electrode

020949 020948 120113

Test Cut Test Preflow*

Flowrates (%) Flowrates (%) Material
Thickness Pierce
Plasma Shield Preflow Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Height Pierce
— O2 O2 N2 O2 N2 Voltage Distance** Speed *** Delay
(Red) (Red) (Red) (GA) (in) (mm) (volts) (in) (mm) (ipm) (m/min) (in) (mm) (dial) (sec)
16 0.060 1.5 92 0.080 2.0 70 1.78 0.100 2.5 4 1.0
14 0.075 1.9 92 0.080 2.0 70 1.78 0.100 2.5 4 1.0
— 40 20 10 35 40
12 0.150 2.7 94 0.080 2.0 65 1.65 0.100 2.5 7 1.5
10 0.135 3.4 94 0.080 2.0 65 1.65 0.100 2.5 9 2.0

O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.

# Copper plate sometimes comes with a protective plastic film. Remove film prior to cutting.

* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed
above. However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).

** Torch standoff tolerances are ± 0.005 inch (± 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are ± 1 volt.

*** Measured from tips of shield adapter 020949.

Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Section 6, Parts List.

If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Section 5, Maintenance, Gas System Back
Pressure Checks.

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PAC186

Mild Steel
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
70 Amp Cutting

Shield Cap PAC186 Torch

020634/020687 Retaining Cap 120349
020795
Swirl Ring
020789

Shield Nozzle Electrode

020796 020647 120112

Test Cut Test Preflow*

Flowrates (%) Flowrates (%) Material
Thickness Pierce
Plasma Shield Preflow Arc Torch -to-Work Cutting Height Pierce
— O2 O2 N2 O2 N2 Voltage Distance** Speed *** Delay
(Red) (Red) (Red) (GA) (in) (mm) (volts) (in) (mm) (ipm) (m/min) (in) (mm) (dial) (sec)
16 0.060 1.5 107 0.060 1.5 280 7.11 0.100 2.5 0 0.1
14 0.075 1.9 107 0.060 1.5 230 5.84 0.100 2.5 0 0.1
25 12 0.105 2.7 109 0.080 2.0 185 4.70 0.120 3.0 0 0.1
— 0 100 5 75 10 0.135 3.4 114 0.080 2.0 150 3.81 0.120 3.0 .5 0.2
3/16 4.8 119 0.080 2.0 120 3.05 0.120 3.0 1 0.3
1/4 6.4 129 0.080 2.0 100 2.54 0.120 3.0 2 0.5
40
3/8 9.5 135 0.100 2.5 65 1.65 0.160 4.0 4 1.0

O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.

* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed
above. However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).

** Torch standoff tolerances are ± 0.005 inch (± 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are ± 1 volt.

*** Measured from tips of shield adapter 020796.

Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Section 6, Parts List.

If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Section 5, Maintenance, Gas System Back
Pressure Checks.

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PAC186

Stainless Steel#
Air Plasma / Air & CH4 Shield
70 Amp Cutting

Shield Cap PAC186 Torch

020634/020687 Retaining Cap 120349
020795
Swirl Ring
020789

Shield Nozzle Electrode

020796 020647 120112

Test Cut Test Preflow*

Flowrates (%) Flowrates (%) Material
Thickness Pierce
Plasma Shield Preflow Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Height Pierce
— Air Air CH4 Air — Voltage Distance** Speed *** Delay
(White) (White) (White) (GA) (in) (mm) (volts) (in) (mm) (ipm) (m/min) (in) (mm) (dial) (sec)
35 100 0 10 0.135 3.4 134 0.060 1.5 100 2.54 0.140 3.5 1 0.3
60 3 3/16 4.8 139 0.080 2.0 80 2.00 0.140 3.5 1.5 0.4
— 30 10 75 0 1/4 6.4 149 0.140 3.5 55 1.40 0.180 4.5 2 0.5
30 10 3/8 9.5 164 0.140 3.5 30 0.76 0.200 5.0 2 0.5
50 40 20 1/2 12.7 189 0.250 6.3 25 0.64 **** ****

Air and CH4 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.

# Stainless steel plate sometimes comes with a protective plastic film. Remove film prior to cutting.

* Slightly increasing the test preflow Air flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed above.
However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).

** Torch standoff tolerances are ± 0.005 inch (± 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are ± 1 volt.

*** Measured from tips of shield adapter 020796.

**** Piercing 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) stainless steel is not recommended, it will shorten consumable life. Starting cuts at the edge of
the metal is recommended.

Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Section 6, Parts List.

If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Section 5, Maintenance, Gas System Back
Pressure Checks.

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PAC186

Aluminum#
Air Plasma / CH4 Shield
70 Amp Cutting

Shield Cap PAC186 Torch

020634/020687 Retaining Cap 120349
020795
Swirl Ring
020789

Shield Nozzle Electrode

020796 020647 120112

Test Cut Test Preflow*

Flowrates (%) Flowrates (%) Material
Thickness Pierce
Plasma Shield Preflow Arc Torch-to-Work Cutting Height Pierce
— Air Air CH4 Air — Voltage Distance** Speed *** Delay
(White) (White) (White) (GA) (in) (mm) (volts) (in) (mm) (ipm) (m/min) (in) (mm) (dial) (sec)
18 0.048 1.2 159 0.100 2.5 150 3.81 0.160 4.0 0 0.1
16 0.060 1.5 159 0.100 2.5 125 3.18 0.160 4.0 0 0.1
14 0.075 1.9 159 0.100 2.5 100 2.54 0.160 4.0 0 0.1
12 0.105 2.7 159 0.100 2.5 85 2.16 0.160 4.0 .5 0.2
— 45 0 40 75 0
1/8 3.2 179 0.180 4.5 70 1.78 0.200 5.0 .5 0.2
10 0.135 3.4 179 0.180 4.5 65 1.65 0.200 5.0 .5 0.2
1/4 6.4 179 0.180 4.5 45 1.14 0.200 5.0 1 0.3
3/8 9.5 179 0.180 4.5 30 0.76 0.200 5.0 1 0.3

Air and CH4 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.

# Aluminum plate sometimes comes with a protective plastic film. Remove film prior to cutting.

* Slightly increasing the test preflow Air flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed above.
However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).

** Torch standoff tolerances are ± 0.005 inch (± 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are ± 1 volt.

*** Measured from tips of shield adapter 020796.

Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Section 6, Parts List.

If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Section 5, Maintenance, Gas System Back
Pressure Checks.

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PAC186

Copper#
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
70 Amp Cutting

Shield Cap PAC186 Torch

020634/020687 Retaining Cap 120349
020795
Swirl Ring
020789

Shield Nozzle Electrode

020796 020647 120112

Test Cut Test Preflow*

Flowrates (%) Flowrates (%) Material
Thickness Pierce
Plasma Shield Preflow Arc Torch -to-Work Cutting Height Pierce
— O2 O2 N2 O2 N2 Voltage Distance** Speed *** Delay
(Red) (Red) (Red) (GA) (in) (mm) (volts) (in) (mm) (ipm) (m/min) (in) (mm) (dial) (sec)
10 0.135 3.4 133 0.120 3.0 60 1.52 0.160 4.0 9 2.0
3/16 4.8 119 0.120 3.0 55 1.40 0.160 4.0 — 2.5
— 50 75 50 5 75
1/4 6.4 123 0.120 3.0 55 1.40 0.160 4.0 — 3.0
3/8 9.5 129 0.120 3.0 25 0.64 0.160 4.0 — 5.0

O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.

# Copper plate sometimes comes with a protective plastic film. Remove film prior to cutting.

* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed
above. However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).

** Torch standoff tolerances are ± 0.005 inch (± 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are ± 1 volt.

*** Measured from tips of shield adapter 020796.

Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Section 6, Parts List.

If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Section 5, Maintenance, Gas System Back
Pressure Checks.

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PAC186

Mild Steel
O2 Plasma / O2 & N2 Shield
100 Amp Cutting

Shield Cap PAC186 Torch

020634/020687 Retaining Cap 120349
120266
Swirl Ring
020637

Shield Nozzle Electrode

120273 120272 120410

Test Cut Test Preflow*

Flowrates (%) Flowrates (%) Material
Thickness
Plasma Shield Preflow Arc Torch -to-Work Cutting Pierce Pierce
— O2 O2 N2 O2 N2 Voltage Distance** Speed Height Delay
(Red) (Red) (Red) (GA) (in) (mm) (volts) (in) (mm) (ipm) (m/min) (in) (mm) (dial) (sec)
1/8 3.2 137 0.125 3.2 275 7.0 0.180 4.6 0 0.00
1/4 6.4 141 0.125 3.2 135 3.43 0.300 7.6 0.4 0.22
— 60 35 90 10 100
3/8 9.5 145 0.125 3.2 95 2.41 0.300 7.6 0.7 0.27
1/2 12.7 147 0.125 3.2 64 1.62 0.300 7.7 1.0 0.37

O2 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.

* Slightly increasing the test preflow O2 and N2 flowrates may increase piercing capability on the thicker materials listed
above. However, increasing the preflow flowrates too much may affect plasma starting reliability (misfiring).

** Torch standoff tolerances are ± 0.005 inch (± 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are ± 1 volt.

Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Section 6, Parts List.

If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Section 5, Maintenance, Gas System Back
Pressure Checks.

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OPERATION

PAC186

Stainless Steel
H35 & N2 Plasma / N2 Shield
100 Amp Cutting

Shield Cap PAC186 Torch

020634/020687 Retaining Cap 120349
120592
Swirl Ring
020590

Shield Nozzle Electrode

120594 120591 120589

Test Cut Test Preflow

Flowrates (%) Flowrates (%) Material
Thickness
Plasma Shield Preflow Arc Torch -to-Work Cutting Pierce Pierce
H35 N2 N2 N2 N2 N2 Voltage Distance** Speed Height Delay
(Blue) (Blue) (Blue) (GA) (in) (mm) (volts) (in) (mm) (ipm) (m/min) (in) (mm) (dial) (sec)
1/4 6.4 134 0.120 3.0 75 1.9 0.200 5.1 0 0.1
30 30
60 60 45 45 3/8 9.5 144 0.150 3.8 65 1.6 0.200 5.1 0.5 0.2
40 50 1/2 12.7 160 0.250 6.4 45 1.1 0.300 7.6 1 0.3

H35 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.

H35 gas purity must be 99.995 % minimum.

H35 flowrate must be 85 scfh (2407 l/hr) at fullscale.

** Torch standoff tolerances are ± 0.005 inch (± 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are ± 1 volt.

If the part is not completely cut away from the scrap, try modifying the leadout. Stop the cut 0.050 inch (1.3 mm) before the end
of the part for 1/4 and 3/8 inch (6.4 and 9.5 mm) material and 0.100 inch (2.5 mm) for 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) material. The ramp
down of the current and gases will complete the cut. If your program can not be modified, reduce cutting speed and use no
leadout.

Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Section 6, Parts List.

If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Section 5, Maintenance, Gas System Back
Pressure Checks.

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 OPERATION

PAC186

Aluminum
H35 & N2 Plasma / N2 Shield
100 Amp Cutting

Shield Cap PAC186 Torch

020634/020687 Retaining Cap 120349
120592
Swirl Ring
020590

Shield Nozzle Electrode

120594 120591 120589

Test Cut Test Preflow

Flowrates (%) Flowrates (%) Material
Thickness
Plasma Shield Preflow Arc Torch -to-Work Cutting Pierce Pierce
H35 N2 N2 N2 N2 N2 Voltage Distance** Speed Height Delay
(Blue) (Blue) (Blue) (GA) (in) (mm) (volts) (in) (mm) (ipm) (m/min) (in) (mm) (dial) (sec)
1/4 6.4 145 0.157 4.0 100 2.5 0.236 6.0 0 0.1
30 30 60 60 45 45 3/8 9.5 149 0.157 4.0 70 1.8 0.236 6.0 0.5 0.2
1/2 12.7 155 0.157 4.0 40 1.1 0.236 6.0 1 0.3

H35 and N2 gas inlet pressures must be between 105 - 135 psi (7.2 - 9.2 bar) for all material thickness.

H35 flowrate must be 85 scfh (2407 l/hr) at fullscale.

** Torch standoff tolerances are ± 0.005 inch (± 0.125 mm). When using a THC, tolerances are ± 1 volt.

Counter clockwise (CCW) consumables are available for mirror image cutting. Refer to Section 6, Parts List.

If problems occur with the cutting process, and the flowrates are suspect, refer to Section 5, Maintenance, Gas System Back
Pressure Checks.

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