beveling problems, degree changing

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Tooours
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beveling problems, degree changing

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for some reason when the torch runs one way (at 22 degrees), I get a good bevel. jog it back a few inches and return to the direction I came from......the degree of bevel changes. Also, when the degree is turned to a 37 degree bevel, you can see at various places through the cut, that the degree wanders. These are all straight run cuts for making welding coupons. TIA
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Re: beveling problems, degree changing

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Bad consumables (electrode). Take it out and inspect the hole. I have had that happen to me a couple times and the hole in the electrode was no longer round.
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Tooours
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Re: beveling problems, degree changing

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3/8 plate with a Falcon FXA 3000 table with a powercut 1300 ESAB BTW I put all new consumables in as well.
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Re: beveling problems, degree changing

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Check the nozzle shield, too. I've had this issue where one of those tiny holes is plugged, which causes me to have terrible bevel issues.
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Re: beveling problems, degree changing

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Center hole only on the Esab PT-37 torch. What amps are you cutting at ? Esab has a very good assortment on nozzles for that machine..Try the 50 amp ones on 3/8
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