OPERATION
3-4 Duramax Retrofit Torch Operator Manual
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
50 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
50
134
0
16 Ga 1.5
627 15926 502 12751
128
10 Ga 3.4
230 5842 184 4674
132 0.25
1/4” 6.4
100 2540 65 1651
136 0.75
3/8” 9.5
50 1270 33 838
145
*
1/2” 12.7
32 813 20 508
151
5/8” 15.9
23 584 15 381
157
3/4” 19.0
15 381 9 229
Stainless
Arc
Current
Arc
Voltage
Motion
Delay
Material Thickness Maximum Travel Speeds Optimum Travel Speeds
Inches mm
IPM mm/min IPM mm/min
50
134 0
16 Ga 4.8
625 15875 406 10312
136 0.25
10 Ga 3.4
213 5410 139 3531
139 0.50
1/4” 6.4
83 2108 54 1372
145 0.75
3/8” 9.5
42 1067 27 686
146
*
1/2” 12.7
26 660 17 432
149
5/8” 15.9
19 483 12 305
154
3/4” 19.0
12 305 8 203
Aluminum
Arc
Current
Arc
Voltage
Motion
Delay
Material Thickness Maximum Travel Speeds Optimum Travel Speeds
Inches mm
IPM mm/min IPM mm/min
50
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
110 2794 71 1803
146 0.75
3/8” 9.5
58 1473 37 940
149
*
1/2” 12.7
39 991 23 584
153
5/8” 15.9
24 610 15 381
* Piercing material in this range is not recommended, it will shorten consumable life. Starting cuts at the edge of the
metal is recommended.