Tweco FP-70A - Manual (Page 15)

Manual 0-4682 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 the torch set at the indicated standoff height.
Unit Standoff
Material
Thickness
FP-70A 3/16" (5mm) 1/4" (6mm) 129.7 3242 103.7 2593
FP-70A 3/16" (5mm) 3/8" (10mm) 63.3 1583 50.7 1267
FP-70A 3/16" (5mm) 1/2" (12mm) 38.0 951 30.4 761
FP-70A 3/16" (5mm) 3/4" (19mm) 19.9 498 15.9 399
FP-70A 3/16" (5mm) 1" (25mm) 14.4 361 11.5 289
Maximum Travel Speed
(ipm , mm/m)
Recommended Travel Speed
(imp , mm/m)