Tweco PCM-62 Machine Torch - Manual (Page 54)

APPENDIX A-6 Manual 0-2817
APPENDIX 4: CUTMASTER 50 APPLICATION
NOTE
System data in this Appendix is for CutMaster 50
and CE CutMaster 50 applications.
Torch Specifications
Cutting Range
Material Mild Steel
Production Cut:
Up to 1/4 inch (6.3 mm)
Speed 28 ipm (0.71 mpm)
Genuine Cut:
Up to 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
Speed 10-12 ipm (0.25 - 0.3 mpm)
Severance Cut:
Up to 3/4 inch (19 mm)
Speed 5-7 ipm (0.13 - 0.18 mpm)
Pierce Rating
Material Mild Steel
Thickness:
Hand Cutting 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
Machine Cutting 1/4 inch (6.4 mm)
Transfer Distance 3/8 inch (9.5 mm)
Gouging
Width 1/8 inch (3.2 mm)
Depth 1/8 inch (3.2 mm)
Number Passes Single
Speed 20 ipm (0.5 mpm)
Bevel Cut Capability
Degrees 0° to 45°
Material Thickness 3/8 inch (9.5 mm)
Gas Requirement
Type Gas Air
Operating Pressure 70 psi (4.8 bar)
Max Input Pressure 125 psi (8.6 bar)
Total Flow Rate:
Cutting 200 scfh (94.4 lpm)
Gouging 230 scfh (108.5 lpm)
Torch Specifications For
CutMaster 50 Power Supply
Cut Quality (Various Materials and Thicknesses)
The following table defines the cut quality on various
materials and thicknesses:
Cut Quality on Various Materials
Material Type of Type of Cut
Thickness Material Gas Characteristics
Gage
to
1/2 inch
Carbon Steel
Stainless
Aluminum Good
Good
Good - Excellent Air
Air
Air
Description of Cut Characteristics
Excellent - Minimum bevel (0 - 4°), minimum kerf (2 x tip
orifice diameter), little or no dross, smooth cut
surface.
Good - Slight bevel (0 - 10°), slightly wider kerf (2-1/2 x
tip orifice diameter), some dross (easily removed),
medium-smooth cut surface, slight top edge round-
ing.
Torch Consumables
Standoff
Cutting Guide
Catalog No. 9-8415
Cutting/Drag Tip
(0.031 in Orifice)
Catalog No. 9-8411
Electrode (SureLok)
MaximumLife™
Catalog No. 9-8407
Gas Distributor
Catalog No. 9-8401
Shield Cup
Catalog No. 9-8400
Gouging Tip
(0.047 in Orifice)
Catalog No. 9-8416
A-02789
Cutting Tip (Standoff)
(0.031 in Orifice)
Catalog No. 9-8412
Electrode (SureLok)
General Purpose
Catalog No. 9-8402