Tweco 51 with SL100SV CutMaster - Manual (Page 55)

Manual 0-4640 4-13 OPERATION
4
Cut Quality on Various Materials and
Thicknesses
The following table defines the cut quality on various mate-
rials and thicknesses:
Cut Quality on Various Materials
Material Type of Type of Cut
Thickness Material Gas Characteristics
Gage
to
1/2 inch
( 12.7 mm )
Good - Excellent
Good
Good
Air
Air
Carbon Steel
Stainless
Aluminum
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 rounding.
4.08 Cutting Specifications
Cutting Range
Material Mild Steel
Genuine Cut:
Up to 1/2 inch - 12.7 mm
Speed 12-14 ipm / 0.3 - 0.36 mpm
Pierce Rating
Material Mild Steel
Thickness: 1/4 inch - 6.4 mm
Transfer Distance 3/8 inch - 9.5 mm
Gas Requirement
Type Gas Air
Operating Pressure 65 psi / 4.5 bar
Max Input Pressure 125 psi / 8.6 bar
Total Flow Rate:
Cutting 350 scfh / 165 lpm
Gouging 230 scfh / 109 lpm
Torch Specifications For
CutMaster 51 Power Supplies