Common Faults - ESAB A-14032 Operating Manual

CUTMASTER 60i
Six Months or Every 720 Cutting Hours:
1. Check the in-line air filter(s), clean or replace as required.
2. Check cables and hoses for leaks or cracks, replace if necessary.
CAUTION
!
Do not blow air into the power supply during cleaning. Blowing air into the unit can cause metal particles to interfere
with sensitive electrical components and cause damage to the unit.
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Common Faults

Problem -
Symptom
Insufficient
Penetration
Main Arc
Extinguishes
Excessive
Dross
Formation
Short Torch
Parts Life
Difficult
Starting
54
Common Cause
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 Thermal Dynamics 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 Thermal Dynamics 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 Thermal Dynamics 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 Thermal Dynamics parts used
1. Worn torch parts.
2. Non - Genuine Thermal Dynamics parts used.
3. Incorrect gas pressure.
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