Tweco 15C Drag-Gun LT - Manual (Page 22)

Operation 4-2 Manual 0-4965
Drag-gun™ lt
Connect Work Cable
Make a solid work cable
connection to the work-
piece or cutting table
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Torch Operation
• Wear gloves and protective goggles.
• Do not place bare hand on work piece.
1. For drag cutting, keep the torch in con-
tact with the work piece.
2. For standoff cutting, hold the torch 1/8
- 3/8 in (3-9 mm) from the work piece as
shown below.
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Shield Cup
Torch
Standoff
Distance 1/8" - 3/8"
3. With the torch in starting position, press
and hold the Torch Trigger. The pilot arc
will come on and remain on until the cut-
ting arc starts.
4. Once on, the cutting arc remains on as
long as the Torch Trigger is held down.
5. To shut off the torch simply release the
Torch Trigger. When the trigger is re-
leased a gas post-flow will occur. If the
Torch Trigger is pushed during the post-
flow, the pilot arc will restart immediately
and the cutting arc will restart when the
torch is brought within range of the work
piece.
Typical Cutting Speeds
Cutting speeds vary according to torch output,
the type of material being cut, and operator skill.
Speeds shown are typical for this cutting system
using air plasma to cut materials shown.
Material Material
Inches Per
Mild Steel
1/8” 25.0
3/16” 16.0
1/4” slow speeds