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[Jon D. Welch]

Im a new user to the japax, trying to wire 6" thick aluminum and breaking wire like crazy. Ive tried "compeed" steel cored wire and it cut down on breaks by %50. But my max feed rate is only .03 in/min. Is there any parameter settings i should try. I start with: on-10, off-15, Ip-8, V-5, F-.02, OC-0, then first increase V-8, if no break i turn on the OC-1, up the feed to .03 and it goes for about 15-30 mins then breaks. there might be some problem with either the power supply or some flushing pressure variance. I welcome any japax users to reply.

[deeherk]

i'm not a japax user, but on our fanuc w20, you are showing similar settings...since you are burning 6 inches tall, i would lower your ip a notch...this will slow down feed, but should help..sometimes the aluminum is of poor grade..

dan

[savagkd]

How is your flush condition? I have the same prob on my Mitz, if my upper flush cup is set too high above the part. HTH

 

Keith

[Jon D. Welch]

ive been using a .008 gap on my japax LMD100 and mits 200HA. I just replaced the contacts and adjusted the contact screw tension; not running to bad! Im curious what speed should i expect with 6" alum.