CS1640 - Victor CutSkill 164-0 Airco Style Acetylene Tip

Technical Overview of the Victor CutSkill CS1640

The Victor CutSkill CS1640 is a precision-engineered cutting tip designed to replicate the performance and fitment of the Airco Style 164 series. Designated as a size 0 tip, this component is calibrated for a specific cutting capacity of approximately 5/16 of an inch (7.9 mm). The internal geometry features a drill size of 64, ensuring a focused oxygen stream that maintains laminar flow for clean, consistent cuts. This tip is specifically manufactured for use with Acetylene fuel gas, requiring a fuel pressure setting of 2 PSIG to maintain a stable preheat flame.

One of the defining technical characteristics of the CS1640 is its heavy preheat capability. The preheat orifices are sized to deliver a robust thermal output, facilitating rapid ignition temperature on the base metal, even when surface contaminants such as mill scale, rust, or primer are present. The recommended oxygen pressure for optimal operation is 30 PSIG, which supports a cutting speed range of 20 to 24 inches per minute (IPM). This balance of pressure and flow rate ensures that the exothermic reaction is sustained efficiently without wasting process gas.

Constructed from high-grade copper alloy, the CS1640 exhibits excellent thermal conductivity, which is critical for preventing tip overheating during prolonged cutting operations. The seating surfaces are machined to tight tolerances to ensure a leak-proof seal within the torch head, mitigating the risk of flashbacks and ensuring operator safety. This tip is fully compatible with all Airco style cutting torches and attachments that accept the 164 series consumable standard, making it a reliable choice for industrial maintenance, repair, and fabrication environments requiring precise oxy-acetylene cutting.