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A cut chart contains parameters that are necessary to get optimal results for your cutting process with special materials and thicknesses.
Process core thickness (PCT)
The cut chart for each cutting process contains a range of possible thicknesses.

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  A Computer Numerical Control (CNC) controls cutting system operation.
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  A set of flowchart images shows the sequence of operation for the plasma cutting system.
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  All of the cutting processes have a process ID that is a unique identification number. Each process ID aligns with a set of preprogrammed values in the cut chart database in the plasma power supply control Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
- Cut charts
  A cut chart contains parameters that are necessary to get optimal results for your cutting process with special materials and thicknesses.
  - Process core thickness (PCT)
    The cut chart for each cutting process contains a range of possible thicknesses.
  - Process categories
    The cut charts have five process categories. Each category has a unique process category number (1 – 5) that identifies the performance that is possible when you select that process.
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  The plasma cutting system uses the same consumable parts for perpendicular-position processes (90° angle) and bevel-cutting processes.
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Process core thickness (PCT)

The cut chart for each cutting process contains a range of possible thicknesses.

Process engineers have supplied cut parameters for an optimal range of thicknesses (process category 1 for XPR®). This optimal range is known as the Process Core Thickness (PCT). Thicknesses that are more than and less than the PCT can have different results for cut quality, cut speed, and piercing.