Thermal Dynamics CutMaster 58 - SECTION 2 TORCH: INTRODUCTION; 2 T.01 Scope of Manual; 2 T.02 General Description; 2 T.03 Specifications

CUTMASTER 58
Manual 0-5544 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,
SL60QD™ and SL100/Mechanized Plasma Cutting Torches.
Service of this equipment is restricted to properly trained
personnel; unqualified 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 sections 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 flows through the small orifice 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 flow is
divided inside the torch head. Single - gas operation provides
a smaller sized torch and inexpensive operation.
!
CAUTION
Torch Leads are flexible but in-
ternal wires can be broken. Do
not exceed a 2" radius bend and
avoid repeated tight bends when
possible.
NOTE!
Refer to Section "2T.05 Introduction to
Plasma", for a more detailed description of plasma
torch operation.
Refer to the Appendix Pages for additional speci-
cations as related to the Power Supply used.
2T.03 Specications
A. Torch Congurations
1. Hand/Manual Torch, Model SL60QD™
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-13246
2. Mechanized Torch, Model
The standard machine torch has a positioning tube
with rack & pinch block assembly.
Ar
t # 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
15 VDC circuit rating
E. Type Cooling
Combination of ambient air and gas stream through
torch.