Tweco PakMaster 100XL Plus - Manual (Page 28)

SECTION 4: OPERATION 22 Manual 0-2784
Kerf Width
Cut Surface
Bevel Angle
Top Edge
Rounding
Cut Surface
Drag Lines
Dross
Build-Up
Top
Spatter
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Figure 4-9 Cut Quality Characteristics
Cut quality will vary on different types of and material
thicknesses.
The following table shows the cut quality that can be ex-
pected from this equipment for materials with a thick-
ness from gage to 1 inch (25.4mm):
T yp e o f M a t e r ia l
G a s
C a r b o n
S t ee l
S t ain les s
S t ee l
A lu m in u m
A i r
G o o d -
E x c e l l e n t
G o o d -
E x c e l l e n t
G o o d -
E x c e l l e n t
N i tr o g e n G o o d G o o d G o o d
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 re-
moved), medium-smooth cut surface, slight top
edge rounding.
Fair - Excessive bevel (over 10°), wide kerf (over 2-1/2 x
tip orifice diameter), medium to heavy dross, rough
cut surface, top edge rounding.
NOTES
Cut quality depends heavily on set-up and param-
eters such as torch standoff, alignment with the
workpiece, cutting speed, gas pressures, and op-
erator ability.