Common Faults - ESAB CUTMASTER 60i Operating Manual

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Common Faults

Problem - Symptom
Short Torch Parts Life 1. Oil or moisture in air source.
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Insufficient 1. Cutting speed too fast.
Penetration 2. Torch tilted too much.
3. Metal too thick.
4. Worn torch parts
5. Cutting current too low.
6. Non - Genuine ESAB parts used
7. Incorrect gas pressure
Main Arc 1. Cutting speed too slow.
Extinguishes 2. Torch standoff too high from workpiece.
3. Cutting current too high.
4. Work cable disconnected.
5. Worn torch parts.
6. Non - Genuine ESAB parts used
Excessive Dross 1. Cutting speed too slow.
Formation 2. Torch standoff too high from workpiece.
3. Worn torch parts.
4. Improper cutting current.
5. Non - Genuine ESAB parts used
6. Incorrect gas pressure
2. Exceeding system capability (material too thick).
3. Excessive pilot arc time
4. Gas pressure too low.
5. Improperly assembled torch.
6. Non - Genuine ESAB parts used
Difficult Starting 1. Worn torch parts.
2. Non - Genuine ESAB parts used.
3. Incorrect gas pressure.
Common Cause
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ESAB CUTMASTER 60i
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