I probably read through that thread on my search for info lol but yea I’ll definitely post updates there on my adventures in marking
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So no jaggedness at all, other than the dross showing up from behind. This piece is, I think, 177 pierces and 30x21”
I did however run into a fresh issue. The torch would come down, go to fire and fail, then I’d get a misfire warning in fire control. Cut perfectly when resuming cut, but warning happen more often as I went. The final cut was smooth but a little rougher than the rest.
I’m thinking I just wore out my hand torch consumables, never seen a misfire before. Gonna pull the consumables in a minute
Oh and I was screen recording and video recording the cut as it happened so I’ll post that up as well
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That nozzle is done.
The second electrode picture is done as well
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Yea I figured it was consumables, that was the most pierces and cuts I’ve ever gotten from a set lol
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I’m overjoyed at how well it just cut that car out, I was so nervous after how it cut out my previous one
A big piece that takes a long time to cut can be super nerve-racking, especially with the memories of earlier issues.
Is those two pictures of nozzles the same nozzle with different lighting or two different nozzles and different lighting?
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Same Nozzle but it’s directly under my table worklight so shadows can be exaggerated, I only have the consumables that came installed in that torch lol
Here’s everything it cut yesterday (table holes are 2” offset to give size reference) plus it cut the whole car out.
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Spray all the bearings and lead screws with wd-40, works great and rails wipe down a lot easier at end of day of cutting.
I have been using “3-in-one” oil.
So after each day of use before leaving shop you think I should wipe down and lube all screws and lube all bearings? I’ve always just done it randomly, but I guess after every use is def best
I do it every time when done using for the day, it’s never given me any problems in two years.
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Well shit, I’ll add that to my routine then, just did it now as I’m leaving
Here’s a video of the last cut on the car
Biggest thing to note is this is the exact spot on the table where my “bad cut example” occurred most recently. I did it there specifically to test the system
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look like it cut great. 
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And that was with those shot consumables lol
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i hate the idea of rust forming anywhere where friction increases are so critical…lead screws bearings and so forth. I would like guidance on the quoted information please…somewhere i read that using “oil” would eventually gum things up due to attraction of dust and metal dust and whatever else may float around and land on lubricated surfaces. In the same conversation i saw wd-40 recommended as a post table use regimen of spraying everything down which on the surface makes sense to me. wd-40 is a product as i understand that is a water displacer…and happens to be the 40th rendition of the product that worked the best. Water displacement does not necessarily equate to rust protection or prevention though…i found that out as a kid using wd 40 on my bike chain…it cleaned the chain fantastically and looked oily for a while…before too long i had a perfectly evenly rusted chain. the wd 40 not only displaced the water it washed away the protective oil on the chain as well. So far i have been spraying everything liberally with wd-40 and then wiping excess off. this helps clean any crap splashed up…i am questioning this regimen in my head however…i wonder if perhaps i should alternate between wd-40 and a light weight 3 in 1 style oil or sewing machine style oil?? my concern as i probably overthink this topic is where i can see and wipe down looks great…but what about those inner bearing surfaces…am i washing out the protective oil in the setting myself up for failure later?
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I actually use wd40 to wipe down, then oil to lube. Is that best/good, I dunno.
Interesting, I have sprayed wd-040 on bicycle chains for years and none of them have rusted?
I have had no bearing issues on my crossfire pro, been spraying all bearings and lead screws on it for over two years now with wd-40.
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i just did an internet search…this page is not necessarily the end all be all fount of information but after reading it i think i will utilize wd40 as a water and grime remover but actually lubricate on a regular basis with a super lightweight oil a couple times a month. it does explain what i experienced with my bike chain as well. explanation of wd40 properties strengths and weakness
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We’ll finally got powdercoating squared away and get to mess with the Hypertherm today. First cut came out great and watching it do it at 250ipm was amazing. Just gotta dial it in a bit on sheetcam and then I’ll start a new inventory batch.
Just picked up another 3 4x8 16g sheets, thankfully prices seem to be leveling off at 3.23/sq ft, still high though.
Nothing like having a metal yard a mile from your house
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