A plasma pierce card is a simple printable log for tracking torch height, consumable changes and settings on your plasma table during production shifts.
The plasma pierce card is made for workshops using a CNC plasma table on production shifts, especially where operators rotate or share the machine. It suits job shops, fabrication bays, training centres and technical schools that need practical records of machine settings and consumable life during the week. If you have more than one operator or change tips regularly, the card keeps your team on the same page.
For single-operator bays with rarely changed tips, or for shops only running occasional test cuts, you may not need a pierce card. The card is mainly for settings that change in daily use and when handing over between shifts. It keeps records clear and avoids downtime from missing or incorrect settings.
The card is printed out and kept at the plasma table, not in the office, so it is always at hand when you check consumables or change settings. Every time you change a tip, adjust pierce height, or notice a drop in cut quality, fill in the relevant details on the card. Only update the fields that actually change during production; fixed settings can stay on the card for reference.
A typical plasma pierce card includes spaces for:
At the end of each week, review the card to spot patterns. If you see frequent tip changes, inconsistent pierce height, or repeated cut faults, it is time to check your air supply, consumables or operator practice. You can keep each week's card as a record for future maintenance or trace a problem job.
If you fill more than one card in a week, it usually means you are running mixed jobs or multiple machines, split the record by machine or material for clarity. When a problem appears in the log, act on it: clean or replace consumables, check for air leaks, or update your operator training. This approach keeps your plasma table reliable and your production steady.
