Gouging - ESAB CIGWELD CutSkill 60 Operating Manual

CutSkill 60
9. Hold the torch perpendicular to the workpiece with the front of the tip on the edge of the workpiece at
the point where the cut is to start. Pull the trigger. Arc is initiated and cutting process starts. Recom-
mend always start the cutting from the edge of the work piece. Starting from the middle of work piece
may damage the shield cup or standoff guide, and reduce life of the tip.
NOTE
For best performance and parts life, always use the correct parts for the type of operation.
Please avoid piercing and drag cutting without the use of the standoff guide.
The torch can be comfortably held in one hand or steadied with two hands. Position the hand to press
the Trigger on the torch handle. With the hand torch, the hand may be positioned close to the torch
head for maximum control or near the back end for maximum heat protection. Choose the holding
technique that feels most comfortable and allows good control and movement.
NOTE!
The tip should never come in contact with the workpiece.
10. Complete cutting operation. Release the torch trigger and main arc stops.
11. Set the power supply ON / OFF switch to OFF (down position). Unplug input power cord.

4.03 Gouging

WARNING
!
Be sure the operator is equipped with proper
gloves, clothing, eye and ear protection and that all
safety precautions at the front of this manual have
been followed. Make sure no part of the operator's
body comes in contact with the workpiece when
the torch is activated.
Disconnect primary power to the system before
disassembling the torch, leads, or power supply.
CAUTION
!
Sparks from the cutting process can cause damage
to coated, painted, and other surfaces such as glass,
plastic and metal.
Check torch parts. The torch parts must correspond
with the type of operation.
OPERATION
OPERATING MANUAL
1. Press Trigger
2. Initiate Arc
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Figure 4-6: Cutting Operation
Gouging Parameters
Torch Travel Speed
Current Setting
4-4
Start cutting from the edge
Gouging performance depends on parameters
such as torch travel speed, current level, lead angle
(the angle between the torch and workpiece), and
the distance between the torch tip and workpiece
(standoff).
CAUTION
!
Touching the torch tip or shield cup to the work
surface will cause excessive parts wear.
Optimum torch travel speed is dependent on current
setting, lead angle, and mode of operation.
Current settings depend on torch travel speed,
mode of operation (hand or machine torch), and
the amount of material to be removed.
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