05 Gouging - ESAB Cutmaster 60 Manual De Instrucciones

ESAB CUTMASTER 60
3. In a portion of the unwanted metal start
the pierce off the cutting line and then
continue the cut onto the line. Hold the
torch perpendicular to the workpiece after
the pierce is complete.
4. Hold the torch away from your body.
5. Slide the trigger release toward the back
of the torch handle while simultaneously
squeezing the trigger. The pilot arc will
start.
Trigger Release
6. Bring the torch within transfer distance to
the work. The main arc will transfer to the
work, and the pilot arc will shut OFF.
NOTE!
The gas preflow and postflow are a
characteristic of the power supply
and not a function of the torch.
When the shield cup is properly
installed, there is a slight gap
between the shield cup and the torch
handle. Gas vents through this gap
as part of normal operation. Do not
attempt to force the shield cup to
close this gap. Forcing the shield
cup against the torch head or torch
handle can damage components.
7. Clean spatter and scale from the shield
cup and the tip as soon as possible.
Spraying the shield cup in anti - spatter
compound will minimize the amount of
scale which adheres to it.
Cutting speed depends on material, thickness,
and the operator's ability to accurately follow the
desired cut line. The following factors may have
an impact on system performance:
• Torch parts wear
• Air quality
• Line voltage fluctuations
• Torch standoff height
• Proper work cable connection
4T-6
4T.05 Gouging
Trigger
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Gouging Parameters
Torch Travel Speed
Current Setting
OPERATION
WARNING
!
Be sure the operator is equipped
with proper gloves, clothing, eye
and ear protection and that all
safety precautions at the front of this
manual have been followed. Make
sure no part of the operator's body
comes in contact with the workpiece
when the torch is activated.
Disconnect primary power to the
system before disassembling the
torch, leads, or power supply.
CAUTION
!
Sparks from plasma gouging can
cause damage to coated, painted or
other surfaces such as glass, plastic,
and metal.
Check torch parts. The torch parts
must correspond with the type of
operation. Refer to Section 4T.07,
Torch Parts Selection.
Gouging performance depends on parameters
such as torch travel speed, current level, lead
angle (the angle between the torch and work-
piece), and the distance between the torch tip
and workpiece (standoff).
CAUTION
!
Touching the torch tip or shield
cup to the work surface will cause
excessive parts wear.
NOTE!
R e f e r t o A p p e n d i x P a g e s f o r
additional information as related to
the Power Supply used.
Optimum torch travel speed is dependent on
current setting, lead angle, and mode of opera-
tion (hand or machine torch).
Current settings depend on torch travel speed,
mode of operation (hand or machine torch), and
the amount of material to be removed.
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