587,177 active members*
3,541 visitors online*
Register for free
Login

Thread: Aluminum blow back extinguishing cut

Results 1 to 2 of 2
  1. 09-27-2012, 03:18 PM #1
    will_eng
    will_eng is offline Registered
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Posts
    84

    Aluminum blow back extinguishing cut

    I have been trying to cut ½” Aluminum with my PM 1250 and been having blow back extinguishing my cut. Any ideas on what cause this? Should the cut height be higher for AL or is this normal?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 10-01-2012, 03:58 PM #2
    will_eng
    will_eng is offline Registered
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Posts
    84
    I found i have been having some flow issues with my torch head itself. I will report back when i try another cut in thick aluminum.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. fan for chiller which way to blow
    By herby08 in forum Laser Engraving / Cutting Machine General Topics
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 06-07-2012, 11:07 AM
  2. air blow
    By kjac62 in forum Okuma
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 12-01-2011, 05:54 PM
  3. Help...Before I blow another drive!
    By hcrotalus in forum Gecko Drives
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 03-21-2009, 03:49 PM
  4. Will this PSU blow something up?
    By georgeburns in forum CNC Machine Related Electronics
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 04-23-2008, 08:22 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules