CSSC122 - Victor Cutskill SC12-2 Smith Style Acetylene Tip

Technical Overview of the Victor Cutskill CSSC122

The Victor Cutskill CSSC122 is a precision-engineered cutting tip designed to replicate the specifications and performance of the Smith SC12-2. This consumable is manufactured to serve as a direct replacement for use with Smith heavy-duty torch handles and cutting attachments, such as the Silver Star, Tuf Tony, and DG200 series. The tip is classified as a Size 2, which indicates its orifice diameter and flow characteristics are calibrated for cutting mild steel with a thickness of approximately 1-1/4 inches (31.75 mm). It is strictly designed for use with Acetylene fuel gas, utilizing a preheat flame configuration that maximizes the high flame temperature and heat concentration inherent to acetylene combustion.

Constructed from high-grade copper alloy, the CSSC122 ensures rapid heat transfer, which is critical for maintaining the tip's structural integrity and preventing overheating during prolonged cutting operations. The seating surface is machined to exact tolerances to ensure a secure, leak-proof metal-to-metal seal within the torch head, mitigating the risk of backfires or flashbacks. The internal geometry of the oxygen and fuel gas passages is designed to promote laminar flow, resulting in a stable preheat flame and a coherent cutting oxygen stream. This stability is essential for achieving clean, square cuts with minimal slag accumulation on the bottom edge of the workpiece.

Operational parameters for this specific tip size require an oxygen pressure setting between 35 and 40 PSI and a fuel gas pressure of 10 PSI. Adherence to these pressure settings is vital for optimal performance; insufficient oxygen pressure can lead to incomplete oxidation of the metal (loss of cut), while excessive pressure may cause turbulence in the cutting stream. As part of the Cutskill line, this product undergoes rigorous quality control to meet industry standards for safety and reliability. Users should regularly inspect the tip face and clean the orifices with appropriate tip cleaners to maintain gas velocity and flame shape over the lifespan of the consumable.