Victor Cutskill Style 1-118-6 Acetylene Gouging Tip Size 6

Master Weld Prep with the Victor Cutskill CS11186 Gouging Tip

When you need to wash away a bad weld, remove a rivet head, or prep a heavy plate for a new joint, a standard cutting tip just won't cut it. You need the Victor Cutskill CS11186. This is a Style 1-118-6 tip, specifically designed for gouging, scarfing, and deseaming. The secret lies in its "sides cutaway" design. Instead of a focused, piercing jet meant to slice through steel, this tip shapes the flame and oxygen stream to wash across the surface. This allows you to smoothly gouge out metal to a controlled depth, making it an essential tool for repair work and heavy fabrication.

Running on Acetylene, this Size 6 tip packs a punch. It is built to handle the heat and demands of professional environments. You'll want to dial your cutting oxygen to around 45-40 PSIG and your acetylene to 7-13 PSIG for optimal performance. At these settings, you can achieve a steady travel speed of 6 to 8 inches per minute, giving you the control you need to wash out a crack or scarf a beam without gouging too deep or losing the puddle. It’s a cleaner, quieter alternative to carbon arc gouging for many applications, leaving you with a surface that requires less cleanup before you strike your next arc.

Compatibility is key in any shop, and the CS11186 fits right into your existing Victor setup. It works seamlessly with standard heavy-duty handles like the 315FC and H315FC, as well as cutting attachments like the CA2460. If you are running straight torches or machine torches like the MT200, this tip fits those too. It is the versatile problem-solver you want in your kit when the job calls for material removal rather than straight cutting.

Don't struggle with a standard cutting tip for gouging jobs. The geometry is wrong, and you'll end up with a messy, slag-filled groove. Upgrade to the proper tool for the job. The Victor Cutskill CS11186 gives you the wide, washing flame characteristics necessary for efficient rivet washing and weld preparation, helping you get the repair done faster and better.