CutSkill 60
OPERATING MANUAL
0-5574 4-7 OPERATION
4.06 Common Cutting Faults
Problem - Symptom Common Cause
Insufficient Penetration
1. Cutting speed too fast.
2. Torch tilted too much.
3. Metal too thick.
4. Worn torch parts
5. Cutting current too low.
6. Non - Genuine Cigweld parts used
7. Incorrect gas pressure
Main Arc Extinguishes
1. Cutting speed too slow.
2. Torch standoff too high from workpiece.
3. Cutting current too high.
4. Work cable disconnected.
5. Worn torch parts.
6. Non - Genuine Cigweld parts used
Excessive Dross Formation
1. Cutting speed too slow.
2. Torch standoff too high from workpiece.
3. Worn torch parts.
4. Improper cutting current.
5. Non - Genuine Cigweld parts used
6. Incorrect gas pressure
Short Torch Parts Life
1. Oil or moisture in air source.
2. Exceeding system capability (material too thick).
3. Excessive pilot arc time
4. Gas pressure too low.
5. Improperly assembled torch
6. Non - Genuine Cigweld parts used
Difficult Starting
1. Worn torch parts
2. Non - Genuine Cigweld parts used
3. Incorrect gas pressure
Table 4-1: Common Cutting Faults
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