ESAB CUTMASTER 60i - Common Faults and Troubleshooting

ESAB CUTMASTER 60i
Manual 0-5488 SERVICE
5-3
5.03 Common 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 ESAB 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 ESAB 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 ESAB parts used
6. Incorrect gas pressure
Short Torch Parts Life1. 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 ESAB parts used
Difficult Starting 1. Worn torch parts.
2. Non - Genuine ESAB parts used.
3. Incorrect gas pressure.