Tweco SLICE - Manual (Page 15)

Cutting rates in this chart were obtained using 80 PSI oxygen pressure and 1/4" x
22" cutting rods. These rates are averaged values based on multiple cutting tests.
Actual cutting rates may vary due to parameters used and operator expertise.
Cutting Electrode Types
Part
Number
Rod
Diameter
Rod
Length
Coated
or
Uncoated
Package
Quantity
Optimum
Oxygen
Pressure
Oxygen
Flow
Rate
Rod
Burn
Time
42-049-002 1/4" 22" Coated 25 80 7.5 CFM
40 – 45
Seconds
42-049-003 1/4" 22" Coated 100 80 7.5 CFM
40 – 45
Seconds
43-049-002 1/4" 22" Uncoated 25 80 7.5 CFM
40 – 45
Seconds
43-049-003 1/4" 22" Uncoated 100 80 7.5 CFM
40 – 45
Seconds
43-049-005 1/4" 44" Uncoated 25 80 7.5 CFM
80 – 90
Seconds
42-049-005 3/8" 18" Coated 50 80 12 CFM
30 – 35
Seconds
43-049-007 3/8" 18" Uncoated 50 80 12 CFM
30 – 35
Seconds
43-049-009 3/8” 36" Uncoated 25 80 12 CFM
60 – 70
Seconds
SLICE Cutting Torches
Cable
Size
Power
Cable
Length
Oxygen
Hose
Length
Cutting
With
Power
Cutting
Without
Power
03-003-000 #1 10' 10' Recommended Can Be Used
03-003-001 #6 10’ 10’ Limited Use Only Recommended
03-003-006 #10 10' 10' Not Recommended Recommended