Tweco C-20C CutSkill - Manual (Page 11)

Introduction 2-1 Manual 0-4687
2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.01 INTRODUCTION
Plasma is a gas which has been heated to an extremely
high temperature and ionized so that it becomes elec-
trically conductive. The plasma arc cutting process uses
this plasma to transfer an electrical arc to the work-
piece. The metal to be cut is melted by the heat of the
arc and then blown away.
2.02 GENERAL SPECIFICATION
Input power
115V,
1-ph, 50/60 Hz
230V,
1-ph, 50/60 Hz
Maximum Output 20 A 25 A
Output Current
Range
8-20 A 10-25 A
Current Input
Fuse
20A 30A
Input Current 4.9 kVA 1.6 kVA
30%
@ 20A @ 88v
30%
@ 25A @ 90v
Genuine Cutting
Capacity
3/16" (5 mm) 1/4" (6 mm)
Maximum Cutting
Capacity
5/16" (8 mm) 3/8" (10 mm)
No Load Voltage
Load Voltage
Post flow time
Air flow
Dimensions
(W * D * H)
Gross Weight
Model 20C
330v
88v
10.5" x 15.5" x 11"
(267 mm x 394 mm x 279 mm)
56 lbs (25.4 kg )
15 Seconds
130 scfh (61 lpm)
Duty Cycle
60% @ 15A @ 86v
100% @ 10A @ 84v
NOTE:
Refer to Local and National Codes or local au-
thority having jurisdiction for proper wiring re-
quirements. Under certain cutting conditions
using 115V input power, nuisance tripping of
20 Amp Input fuse may occur.
2.03 Features
• COMPACT and LIGHT - Designed for easy trans-
portation.
• ENERGY EFFICIENCY - Advanced technology
reduces power consumption.
• HIGH SPEED GENUINE CUTTING - The con-
stricted plasma arc provides high speed cutting
as well as a good quality genuine, narrow cut.
• LOW COST WITH COMPRESSED AIR - The unit
includes a compressor for its cutting and cooling
air.
• ALL KINDS OF METALS - Useful for most met-
als such as stainless steel, aluminum, mild steel,
copper and their alloys.
• PILOT ARC IGNITION FROM TORCH - The Pi-
lot Arc ignites the cutting arc.
• POWERFUL CUTTING PERFORMANCE -
Genuine cutting capacity is 3/16” (5mm) for
single phase and 1/4” (6mm) for three phase.
Maximum cutting capacity is 5/16” (8mm) for
single phase and 3/8” (10mm) for three phase.
• ABILITY TO CUT PAINTED MATERIALS - Pilot
Arc ignition allows the 20C to cut painted mate-
rials.
• EXTENDED PARTS LIFE - Consumable parts life
is longer.