Plasma Problems

[Rodsmachineshop]

looks like you are touching work and way to close stand off . i run about a 1/4 inch from work when cutting saves on tip . the stand off you are using is not rite for your torch buy the rite one

[performance]

looks like you are touching work and way to close stand off . i run about a 1/4 inch from work when cutting saves on tip . the stand off you are using is not rite for your torch buy the rite one

NO that is WAY too far. Standoff should be less than 1/8" and 1/16" if possible. The standoff is the one that comes with the torch if I remember right. This isn't oxy/acetylene. If you'll read any material related to Plasma, it will tell you keep stand off close for plasma. It lowers dross and reduces kerf...and it will actually reduce the wear on the consumable.

Having too great of standoff also hinders arc transfer and since it is a CC process can make the voltage spike somewhat on the unit which isn't great for the electronics.