Hypertherm POWERMAX 45 - Pierce a Workpiece

operation
powermax 45 Operator Manual 4-9
2. Press the torch trigger to start the arc. Pause at the
edge until the arc has cut completely through the
workpiece.
3. Drag the nozzle lightly across the workpiece to
proceed with the cut. Maintain a steady, even pace.
Pierce a workpiece
WARNING
SPARKS AND HOT METAL CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN. When ring the
torch at an angle, sparks and hot metal will spray out from the nozzle. Point the
torch away from yourself and others.
1. With the work clamp attached to the workpiece, hold the torch at an approximate 30° angle to the workpiece with the
nozzle within 1.5mm (1/16 inch) of it before firing the torch.
2. Fire the torch while still at an angle to the
workpiece, then slowly rotate the torch to a
perpendicular (90°) position.