Hypertherm Duramax Series User Manual

Duramax Retrofit Torch Operator Manual 3-1
Section 3
Operation
In this section:
Using the cut charts ..................................................................................................................................................................................3-2
55 amp mechanized shielded consumables .............................................................................................................................3-3
50 amp mechanized shielded consumables .............................................................................................................................3-4
45 amp mechanized shielded consumables .............................................................................................................................3-5
40 amp mechanized shielded consumables .............................................................................................................................3-8
45 amp mechanized unshielded consumables ........................................................................................................................3-9
40 amp mechanized unshielded consumables .....................................................................................................................3-12
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consumables ...............................................................................................................................................................3-13
Using the hand torch ..............................................................................................................................................................................3-17
Operate the safety trigger ..........................................................................................................................................................3-17
Hand torch cutting hints .............................................................................................................................................................3-18
Start a cut from the edge of the workpiece............................................................................................................................3-19
Pierce a workpiece .......................................................................................................................................................................3-20
Gouge a workpiece .....................................................................................................................................................................3-21
General guidelines for gouging .................................................................................................................................................3-22
Common hand-cutting faults .....................................................................................................................................................3-22
Using the machine torch .......................................................................................................................................................................3-23
Ensure the torch and table are set up correctly .................................................................................................................... 3-23
Understand and optimize cut quality ........................................................................................................................................3-23
To pierce a workpiece using the machine torch ...................................................................................................................3-26
Common machine-cutting faults ...............................................................................................................................................3-26

Hypertherm Duramax Series Specifications

General

Cooling	Air-cooled
Type	Plasma cutting torch
Series	Duramax
Compatibility	Powermax systems
Torch Lengths	15' (4.6 m), 25' (7.6 m)
Consumables	Nozzles, electrodes, shields, retaining caps, swirl rings
Torch Models	Duramax Lock
Compatible Systems	Powermax65, Powermax85, Powermax105
Nozzle Types	FineCut
Electrode Types	Standard
Shield Types	Standard
Length	15 ft (4.6 m) standard, 25 ft (7.6 m) optional