The Equipment – Hypertherm powermax 1000
General Guidelines -- Torch Condition
 Check the torch head
 Are they the right parts?
 Use the right consumables (next section) for the stock thickness
 Are they in good working order?
 The head should be relatively clean
 The electrode should have a maximum pitting of 1/32”
 The nozzle output orifice should be round
 Not oval
 Not oblong
 Not the size of a pencil eraser