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Operator Manual
Recommended
Material Arc Arc Travel Pierce
Thickness Material Current Voltage Speed* Delay
(in.) (mm) (A) (V) (ipm) (mm/min ) (S)
3/16" 4.8 Mild steel 80 115 160 4060 0
1/4" 6.4 Mild steel 80 117 110 2800 0.25
3/8" 9.5 Mild steel 80 116 57 1450 0.50
1/2" 12.7 Mild steel 80 120 38 965 0.75
5/8" 15.9 Mild steel 80 124 25 635 1.75
3/4" 19.0 Mild steel 80 124 20 510 n/a
7/8" 22.2 Mild steel 80 132 14 355 n/a
1" 25.4 Mild steel 80 133 11 280 n/a
3/16" 4.8 Stainless Steel 80 120 160 4060 0.25
1/4" 6.4 Stainless Steel 80 121 100 2540 0.50
3/8" 9.5 Stainless Steel 80 122 53 1345 1.00
1/2" 12.7 Stainless Steel 80 123 32 810 1.25
5/8" 15.9 Stainless Steel 80 123 25 635 1.75
3/4" 19.0 Stainless Steel 80 126 18 460 n/a
1" 25.4 Stainless Steel 80 133 10 255 n/a
1/8" 3.2 Aluminum 80 119 340 8640 0
1/4" 6.4 Aluminum 80 120 140 3560 0.25
3/8" 9.5 Aluminum 80 122 90 2285 0.50
1/2" 12.7 Aluminum 80 129 60 1525 1.00
3/4" 19.0 Aluminum 80 131 31 790 n/a
* Recommended travel speeds are 10–20% slower than maximum. These slower speeds will produce optimum
cut quality.
CUT CHART - 80A STANDARD CONSUMABLES
The following recommended settings are for mechanized cutting. Torch-to-work distance is 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) for all cuts.
Shield
120516
Retaining Cap
120483 - 80A
Electrode
120473
Swirl Ring
120474
Nozzle
120476 - 80A