Thermal Dynamics 35C, Service Manual

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Manual 0-4751 4-3 Operation
E. Typical Cutting Speeds
Cutting speeds vary according to torch output, the type of material being cut, and operator skill. Speeds
shown are typical for this cutting system using air plasma to cut mild steel, with output current at the
highest setting and torch held at the indicated standoff height.
Unit Standoff
Material
Thickness
ipm mm/m ipm mm/m
Drag-Gun Plus Drag (10 ga) 0.135" - (3mm) 95.0 2375 76.0 1900
Drag-Gun Plus Drag (7 ga) 0.179" - (4.5mm) 57.0 1425 46.0 1150
Drag-Gun Plus 1/8" - (3mm) 1/4" - (6mm) 36.0 900 29.0 725
Drag-Gun Plus 1/8" - (3mm) 3/8" - (9.5mm) 15.0 375 12.0 300
Drag-Gun Plus 1/8" - (3mm) 7/16" - (11mm) 10.0 250 8.0 200
Drag-Gun Plus 1/8" - (3mm) 1/2" - (12mm) 8 200 7 175
Recommended Travel Speed Maximum Travel Speed
NOTE:
Drag or Drag mode refers to the torch tip being in contact with the work piece at all times.