ESAB Cutmaster 80 - Section 2 Torch: Introduction; 01 Scope of Manual; 02 General Description; 03 Specifications

ESAB CUTMASTER 80
Manual0-5396 INTRODUCTION
2T-1
SECTION 2 TORCH:
INTRODUCTION
2T.01 Scope of Manual
Thismanualcontainsdescriptions,operatinginstructions
and maintenance procedures for the 1Torch Models
SL60/Manual and SL100/Mechanized Plasma Cutting
Torches.Serviceofthisequipmentisrestrictedtoprop-
erlytrainedpersonnel;unqualiedpersonnelarestrictly
cautionedagainstattemptingrepairsoradjustmentsnot
coveredinthismanual,attheriskofvoidingtheWarranty.
Read this manual thoroughly. A complete understanding
of the characteristics and capabilities of this equipment
will assure the dependable operation for which it was
designed.
2T.02 General Description
Plasmatorchesaresimilarindesigntotheautomotive
sparkplug.Theyconsistofnegativeandpositivesec-
tionsseparatedbyacenterinsulator.Insidethetorch,
thepilotarc startsinthegap betweenthenegatively
chargedelectrodeandthepositivelychargedtip.Once
thepilotarchasionizedtheplasmagas,thesuperheated
columnofgasowsthroughthesmalloriceinthetorch
tip,whichisfocusedonthemetaltobecut.
Asingletorchleadprovidesgasfromasinglesourceto
be used as both the plasma and secondary gas. The
airowisdividedinsidethetorchhead.Single-gas
operationprovidesasmallersizedtorchandinexpensive
operation.
NOTE!
Refer to Section "2T.05 Introduction
toPlasma",foramoredetailedde-
scription of plasma torch operation.
Refer to the Appendix Pages for ad-
ditionalspecicationsasrelatedto
the Power Supply used.
2T.03Specications
A. TorchCongurations
1. Hand/ManualTorch,Models
The hand torch head is at 75° to the torch handle.
The hand torches include a torch handle and torch
trigger assembly.
10.125" (257 mm)
3.75"
(95 mm)
1.17" (29 mm)
Art # A-03322_AB
2. MechanizedTorch,Model
The standard machine torch has a positioning
tube with rack & pinch block assembly.
Art # A-02998
1.75" /
44.5 mm
1.375" / 35 mm
15.875" / 403 mm
0.625" /
16 mm
4.95" / 126 mm
1.175" / 30 mm
9.285" / 236 mm
B. Torch Leads Lengths
HandTorchesareavailableasfollows:
• 20ft/6.1m,withATCconnectors
• 50ft/15.2m,withATCconnectors
MachineTorchesareavailableasfollows:
• 5foot/1.5m,withATCconnectors
• 10foot/3.05m,withATCconnectors
• 25foot/7.6m,withATCconnectors
• 50foot/15.2m,withATCconnectors
C. Torch Parts
StarterCartridge,Electrode,Tip,ShieldCup
D. Parts - In - Place (PIP)
Torch Head has built - in switch
12 VDC circuit rating
E. Type Cooling
Combination of ambient air and gas stream through
torch.