Thermal Dynamics 1Torch SL60 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 6

The follow:ing are the more com.mon cutting faults and
the possible causes:
1. Insuffident Penetration
a. Cutting speed too fast
b. Tarch tilted too much
c. Meta! too thick
d. Worn torch parts
e. Cutting current too low
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Non-Genuine Thennal Dynamics Parts
2. Main Are Extinguishes
a. Cutting speed too slow
b. 1Qrch standoff too high from workpiece
c. Cutting current too high
d. Work cable disconnected
e. Worn torch parts
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Non-Genuine Thermal Dynamics Parts
3. Exce10sive Dr4)ss Formation
a. Cutting speed too slow
b. Torch standoff too high from workpiece
c. Wom torch parts
d. Improper cutting current
e. Non-Genuine Thermal Dynamics Parts
4. Short Torch Parts Life
a. Oil or maisture in air source
b. Exceeding system capability (material too thick)
c. Excessive pilot arc time
d. Gas pressure too low
e. Improperly assembled torch
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Non-(;enuine Thermal Dynamics Parts
5.
Di~cul~
Starting
a. Worn torch consumables
b. Non- Genuine Thermal Dynamics Parts
6. Torch will not pilot when torch switch is activated
a. Upper 0-ring on torch head is in wrang position
Art # A-03640
Upper Groove
with Vent Holes
Must Remain Open
A. Generalinformation
WARNING
Disconnect primary power to
the system before disassem-
bling the torch or torch leads.
DO NOT tauch any irrtemal
torch parts while the AC indi-
cator light of the Power Supply
isON.
Unthread the shield cup assem.bly to remove the consum-
able torch parts.
1. Inspect the cup for damage. Wipe it clean or replace if
damaged. Slag built up on the shield cup that cannot
be removed may affect the performance of the system.
TorchHead
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Electrode - \
Start Cartridge
--Q
Art # A-03417
Tip~
Shield Cup
Assembly
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