Tweco 15XC CE Merlin PAK - Manual (Page 71)

Manual 0-2529 3 - 37 OPERATION
Automated Cutting Speeds (continued)
NOTES:
1. Kerf widths are listed as the width of the cut at the bottom of the plate.
2. Speed, kerf width, voltage and standoff data represent realistic starting points. Adjustments may be
required to obtain optimum results.
3. The copper shield cup (9-5790) is recommended for general machine cutting. When the clear-the-plate
function of a height control is required, then the short copper shield cup (9-5801) is recommended.
4. NR in chart means piercing not recommended. Drill starting hole or edge start the cut.
Electrode Tip Shield Cup PCM-150 Torch Head
A-03448
Aluminum
Argon-Hydrogen Plasma / Nitrogen Secondary
Heavy duty, extended electrode life, extra square, oxide free, reduced smoke
Plasma @ 60 psi (4.1 bar)
Secondary @ 60 psi (4.1 bar)
Material Thickness Tip Electrode Output Volts Amperage Speed (Per Minute) Standoff Pierce Height Pierce
inches mm Cat # Cat # vdc Amps inches meters inches mm inches mm Delay (Sec) inches mm
3/8 9.5 9-5767 9-5754 130 150 110 2.79 0.312 7.9 0.375 9.5 0.4 0.055 1.4
1/2 12.7 9-5767 9-5754 135 150 90 2.29 0.312 7.9 0.375 9.5 0.6 0.055 1.4
3/4 19.1 9-5767 9-5754 145 150 55 1.40 0.312 7.9 0.500 12.7 0.8 0.065 1.7
1 25.4 9-5767 9-5754 150 150 35 0.89 0.312 7.9 0.500 12.7 1.5 0.065 1.7
1 1/2 38.1 9-5767 9-5754 160 150 15 0.38 0.375 9.5 NR NR NR 0.093 2.4
2 50.8 9-5767 9-5754 170 150 8 0.20 0.375 9.5 NR NR NR 0.093 2.4
Kerf Width