Hypertherm POWERMAX 45 - Inspect the Consumables

Maintenance and RepaiR
powermax 45 Operator Manual 5-3
Inspect the consumables
Part Inspect Action
Shield or deflector
The center hole for roundness.
The gap between the shield and the
nozzle for accumulated debris.
Replace the shield if the hole is no longer
round.
Remove the shield and clean any material
away.
Nozzle
The center hole for roundness.
Replace if the center hole is not round.
Replace the nozzle and the electrode
together.
Electrode
The center surface for wear and verify
the pit depth.
Replace if the surface is worn or the pit
depth is greater than 1.6mm (1/16inch)
deep. Replace the nozzle and the
electrode together.
Swirl ring
The internal surface for damage or
wear and the gas holes for blockages.
Replace if the surface is damaged or worn
or any of the gas holes are blocked.
Torch o-ring
The surface for damage, wear, or a
lack of lubrication.
If the o-ring is dry, lubricate it and the
threads with a thin layer of silicone
lubricant. If the o-ring is cracked or worn,
replace it.
Good Worn
Maximum 1.6mm (1/16inch)