Aluminum cutting advice?

jbc28 · Post by **jbc28** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 2:13 pm

I may have a job soon that would require cutting some 3/8" plate. Anyone have some tips or lessons learned that may make things go more smoothly? I have a PM85 with a LDR with a water table. Thanks.

hsolve · Post by **hsolve** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:03 pm

Good morning
I have cut several jobs out of alli, mainly 5083 in 6mm and 20mm. For the 6mm 65amps and data straight from the hypertherm book. There are setting for 3/8" plate at 65amps. I do not have a water table and cannot tell you if it is an advantage or not. I use the best cut speeds and have no problems. On the thicker material you get some taper so keep an eye on that.

Largemouthlou · Post by **Largemouthlou** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:13 pm

Yup, use hypertherms settings and it will be as good as you can get..

Aluminum cutting advice?

Aluminum cutting advice?

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