Cut is angled on the x axis but good on y axis

cjohnson · October 14, 2021, 2:49pm

I have a crossfire pro table with a miller spectrum 875 auto-line with a machine torch. I’m cutting 1/4" mild steel and my problem is the cut is really slanted on the x axis? The y axis is pretty good.
I bought the machine torch holder and have checked it for square and it’s right on. Cut speed is 20 I’m.
What else could be wrong?
Appreciate any help.
Thanks

mechanic416 · October 14, 2021, 3:43pm

First thing you need to do is make sure the bearings are all adjusted to take all the movement out, front to back and side to side.

langmuir-daniel · October 14, 2021, 4:01pm

If your torch is perpendicular to the slat bed, then the only cause is a nicked nozzle orifice causing the jet of area to exit the nozzle at an angle. Very common.

cjohnson · October 14, 2021, 5:12pm

Ok so I did see a small nick in the tip so I changed out the tip and electrode and it was a lot better but I’m still getting a slant on the x axis. I will check the bearings also.