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torch moves before arc

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Hi Everyone, I have a Hypertherm xp45 and my cnc is Start Syphon I'm hoping this is something simple, since i've updated FastCam7 to Fastcam8 my Torch moves about 2mm before arcing, just wondered if anyone out there has a solution?
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Is the arc ok from the plasma hooked into your controller? It sounds like it's not waiting for the signal before it moves.
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Could be arc ok or something as simple as your pierce delay time being too short so the torch is beginning to move before it has actually pierced the material. For a quick try just double your pierce delay time and if that fixes it dial it back so its not piercing for too long. Of course your cut charts will specify the correct time for each material and amperage combination.
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djreiswig wrote: Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:07 am Is the arc ok from the plasma hooked into your controller? It sounds like it's not waiting for the signal before it moves.
Thanks for that, sorry for response been out of action
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djreiswig wrote: Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:07 am Is the arc ok from the plasma hooked into your controller? It sounds like it's not waiting for the signal before it moves.
Appreciate your help sorry for delay in responding been out of action
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good morning metartdesigns, Have you found a solution to your issue yet? Please feel free to contact our technical support team here at Hypertherm for some assistance. You can reach them here: https://www.hypertherm.com/en-US/contac ... -questions
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