OPERATION
Duramax Retrofit Torch Operator Manual 3-3
* Piercing material in this range is not recommended, it will shorten consumable life. Starting cuts at the edge of the
metal is recommended.
220817
Shield
220854
Retaining cap
220941
Nozzle
220857
Swirl ring
220842
Electrode
4
5
A
220817
Shield
220941
Nozzle
220857
Swirl ring
220842
Electrode
220953
Ohmic-sensing
retaining cap
4
5
A
55 amp mechanized shielded consumables
•Torch-to-workdistanceforthefollowingcutchartis1.5mm(1/16inch)forallcuts.
Mild Steel
Arc Current Arc Voltage
Motion
Delay
Material Thickness Maximum Travel Speeds Optimum Travel Speeds
Inches mm
IPM mm/min IPM mm/min
55
134
0
16 Ga 1.5
627 15926 502 12751
127
10 Ga 3.4
264 6706 211 5359
134 0.25
1/4” 6.4
118 2997 78 1981
138 0.75
3/8” 9.5
61 1549 39 991
144
*
1/2” 12.7
41 1041 26 660
146
5/8” 15.9
28 711 18 457
149
3/4” 19.0
19 483 12 305
Stainless
Arc Current Arc Voltage
Motion
Delay
Material Thickness Maximum Travel Speeds Optimum Travel Speeds
Inches mm
IPM mm/min IPM mm/min
55
134 0
16 Ga 4.8
625 15875 406 10312
136 0.25
10 Ga 3.4
244 6198 159 4039
139 0.50
1/4” 6.4
98 2489 64 1626
145 0.75
3/8” 9.5
51 1295 32 813
146
*
1/2” 12.7
34 864 22 559
149
5/8” 15.9
23 584 15 381
154
3/4” 19.0
15 381 10 254
Aluminum
Arc Current Arc Voltage
Motion
Delay
Material Thickness Maximum Travel Speeds Optimum Travel Speeds
Inches mm
IPM mm/min IPM mm/min
55
135 0
1/16” 1.6
666 16916 433 10998
138
0.25
1/8” 3.2
400 10160 260 6604
141
1/4” 6.4
129 3277 83 2108
146 0.75
3/8” 9.5
71 1803 46 1168
149
*
1/2” 12.7
50 1270 29 737
153
5/8” 15.9
29 737 18 457