Tweco 1000 Cutting Systems User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
2-2
Manual 0-2710
2. Torch Leads Length
• 10 ft (3.05 m)
• 15 ft (4.57 m)
• 20 ft (6.1 m)
• 25 ft (7.6 m)
• 50 ft (15.2 m)
3. Torch Ratings
Ambient
Temperature
104° F
(40° C)
Duty Cycle
100% @ 100 Amps @ 0.5 gpm
(1.91 lpm) Coolant Flow Rate
Maximum Current
100 Amps
Voltage (V
peak
)
500V
Arc Striking Voltage
12 kV
Torch Ratings
4. Cutting Range
Most materials up to 1-1/2 inches (38.1 mm)
Up to 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) for production speed cut-
ting
5. Pierce Rating
1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
6. Transfer Distance
3/8 inch (10 mm)
7. Torch Parts
Gas Distributor, Electrode, Tip, Shield Cup Body, End
Cap
8. Plasma Gas Requirements
a. Plasma Gas:
Compressed Air, Oxygen (O
2
), Ni-
trogen (N2), or Argon/Hydrogen(ArH2)
b. Pressure:
75 to 100 psi (4.8 to 6.9 bar)
CAUTION
Maximum input gas pressure must not exceed 125
psi (8.6 bar)
c. Cold Flow
Cutting: 60 - 90 scfh (28.3 - 42.5 lpm)
scfh = standard cubic feet per hour
NOTE
Cold flow is measured before the main arc is acti-
vated. When pressure is set correctly the plasma
gas flow rate is significantly lower when the arc is
initiated.
9. Secondary Gas Requirements
a. Secondary Gas:
Compressed Air, Carbon Diox-
ide (CO
2
), or Nitrogen (N2)
b. Pressure:
15 to 60 psi (1.0 to 4.1 bar)
CAUTION
Maximum input gas pressure must not exceed 125
psi (8.6 bar)
c. Flow
Cutting or Gouging: 15 to 220 scfh (7 to 103 lpm)
scfh = standard cubic feet per hour
10. Secondary Water Requirements
a. Water Source
: Tap Water
b. Water Pressure:
Min. 50 psi (3.5 bar)
c. Water Flow
: Cutting: 6 - 8 gph (35 - 47 lph)
11. Weight (without leads)
1.0 lb (.45 kg)