Lower amp consumables can typically cut a narrower kerf when used at current settings within their range. I have two sets, one for fine work on thinner material and another for bigger cuts.I don't have a definitive answer for you, but if it fits and cuts fine then I wouldn't worry about it. I wouldn't put a 65a consumable on an 85a machine, though.
Assuming the consumables actually fit, the worst I can think of would be that the plasma might not be focused perfectly. It's not going to kill the machine or a bus load of nuns holding orphans.They are "warning" others not to do it because it won't work. I just don't think that's true.
That's what I experienced on my CM40. Or maybe it was a CM42. either way I never had any problems running it that way so it seemed strange that this person is advising people against it.You can use them, but the orifice will be larger thus giving you a different kerf and affecting the dimensions of all your cut parts.
Some people are into rigidly following recommendations as if they were holy commandments. Learning and understanding some basics about how a thing works can open up possibilities.That's what I experienced on my CM40. Or maybe it was a CM42. either way I never had any problems running it that way so it seemed strange that this person is advising people against it.
I don't have any really data, but it does seem like consumables lasted longer that way.
There is a fine line between open and empty. But we don't kink shame.Well if there's one thing I have learned from GJ, it's that everybody has an open mind!
That's what I experienced on my CM40. Or maybe it was a CM42. either way I never had any problems running it that way so it seemed strange that this person is advising people against it.
I don't have any really data, but it does seem like consumables lasted longer that way.
The consumables should match the current being used. Using over sized consumables causes the plasma to be less focused and not properly rotating resulting in a less precise and less clean cut.
However, if your tool is a plasma axe, it probably doesn't matter.
Jack
Not quite - consider the fact that (for example) 30 amp consumables exist for 60 amp machines. Same with 50 amp or 40 amp.
The goal is to not run an amp setting that exceeds that of what the consumable(s) are rated for.
These lower powered sets are to allow one to gain a smaller kerf, running at a lower amp setting versus running at max.
As I said, match the current being used.
If you are using 40A, use 40A consumables. Don't exceed the consumable current either.
Jack