Returning to the topic of integration of a THC, I'm a little baffled how the implementation works.
I see there is M951 and M594, but it's unclear to me where the reference value is set.
Typically your cut charts will have a reference voltage which ensures that at a given speed, if the measured arc voltage is X then your torch to work distance is correct.
If the measured voltage is X-nn then the THC raises the torch and vise versa
Is the reference taken at the point when you turn on height following mode?
If so then you would have to ensure you are at full speed before it's enabled because speed affects the arc voltage. (Not just height)