A method for extending the life of a torch consumable comprising: providing a first fluid line for supplying a plasma gas to the torch; positioning a programmable control valve in the first fluid line adjacent the torch to control a flow of the plasma gas; and manipulating the programmable control valve thereby a) controlling the flow of the plasma gas to the torch during operation of the torch; and b) compensating for a volume in the first fluid line between the proportional solenoid control valve and the torch.
申请公布号
EP1860927(A3)
申请公布日期
2009.04.15
申请号
EP20070017623
申请日期
2006.01.27
申请人
HYPERTHERM, INC.
发明人
BRANDT, AARON;PASSAGE, CHRISTOPHER S.;SELMER, SHANE M.;KAMATH, GIRISH R.;BEST, GUY T.;LIEBOLD, STEPHEN M.;LINDSAY, JON W.;DUAN, ZHENG