0330-0005 - Victor 0330-0005 Size 1 Heavy Duty Acetylene Tip

Technical Overview of the Victor 1-1-101 Cutting Tip

The Victor 1-1-101 Cutting Tip (SKU: 0330-0005) is a precision-engineered consumable designed for heavy-duty oxy-acetylene cutting applications. As a Size 1 tip within the renowned 1-101 series, it is calibrated to efficiently sever mild steel with a thickness of 3/4 inch (19 mm). This component utilizes a one-piece construction methodology, machined from high-conductivity copper alloy. The choice of copper is critical in this thermal application, as it allows for rapid heat dissipation from the tip face, reducing the risk of flashback and extending the service life of the consumable under high-temperature conditions.

Technically, the 1-1-101 tip is designed to operate within specific pressure parameters to maintain a stable preheat flame and a laminar cutting oxygen stream. For optimal performance, the cutting oxygen pressure should be regulated between 30 and 35 PSIG, while the preheat oxygen requires 4 to 7 PSIG. The acetylene fuel gas pressure should be set between 3 and 5 PSIG. Adhering to these specifications yields a cutting speed of approximately 17 to 21 inches per minute (IPM), ensuring a clean kerf with minimal slag accumulation.

This tip is specifically manufactured to interface with Victor heavy-duty cutting torches and attachments, commonly referred to as the 300 Series. The seating surfaces are precision-ground to ensure a gas-tight seal within the torch head, preventing dangerous leaks and ensuring that the gas mixing occurs exactly where intended. The internal geometry of the tip is honed to smooth gas flow paths, reducing turbulence that can distort the flame characteristics. For industrial MRO and fabrication environments requiring consistent, high-quality manual or machine cutting, the Victor 0330-0005 remains the industry standard specification.