Common Cutting Faults - ESAB CIGWELD CutSkill 60 Operating Manual

4.06 Common Cutting Faults

Problem - Symptom
Insufficient Penetration
Main Arc Extinguishes
Excessive Dross Formation
Short Torch Parts Life
Difficult Starting
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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 Cigweld parts used
7. Incorrect gas pressure
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 Cigweld parts used
1. Cutting speed too slow.
2. Torch standoff too high from workpiece.
3. Worn torch parts.
4. Improper cutting current.
5. Non - Genuine Cigweld parts used
6. Incorrect gas pressure
1. 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 Cigweld parts used
1. Worn torch parts
2. Non - Genuine Cigweld parts used
3. Incorrect gas pressure
Table 4-1: Common Cutting Faults
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Common Cause
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