Straight edge cut offset

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What is the offset to be figured when cutting 3/16 with a straight edge on the 45xp?  This is with the standard consumable, not the fine cut. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Reply:Make a cut then measure off the strait edge.Miller xmt304,  Miller S22 p12, Miier Maxstar SD, Miller 252 w 30A, Miller super32p12, Lincoln Ranger 9, Thermal Arc 181I with spoolgun, Hypertherm 10000 ,Smith torches. Esab 161lts miniarc.
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Originally Posted by bellaireroad

What is the offset to be figured when cutting 3/16 with a straight edge on the 45xp?  This is with the standard consumable, not the fine cut. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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Originally Posted by M J D

Make a cut then measure off the strait edge.
Reply:I just measured a set of hand torch consumables in my shop. The edge of the nozzle orifice to the edge of the shield (which is designed to drag along a straight edge or template) measures .200".   Keep in mind if you cut slowly the kerf will get wider, cut fast and it will get narrower. Use .200" offset and you will get pretty close for hand cutting. Before you pay someone to cut 26 stencils you may want to experiment a bit with your technique to see how much offset you will get.   Jim Colt  

Originally Posted by bellaireroad

Thanks, I thought someone might know before I did this....going to get some stencils CNC cut, and wanted it to be preciseSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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Originally Posted by jimcolt

I just measured a set of hand torch consumables in my shop. The edge of the nozzle orifice to the edge of the shield (which is designed to drag along a straight edge or template) measures .200".   Keep in mind if you cut slowly the kerf will get wider, cut fast and it will get narrower. Use .200" offset and you will get pretty close for hand cutting. Before you pay someone to cut 26 stencils you may want to experiment a bit with your technique to see how much offset you will get.   Jim Colt
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Originally Posted by bellaireroad

Thanks, I did play with it today, and got .1875Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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Got a couple of stencils made to cut these ovals  from flat stock.  The  1875 offset worked good, maybe just shy too big,  will probably try 1600 next time

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