Hypertherm Powermax 65 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
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WARNING
SPARKS AND HOT METAL CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN.
When firing the torch at an angle, sparks and hot metal will spray
out from the nozzle. Point the torch away from yourself and others.
Gouge a workpiece
1. Hold the torch so that the torch tip is within 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) from the workpiece before
firing the torch.
2. Hold the torch at a 45° angle to the
workpiece with a small gap between the
torch tip and the workpiece. Press the
trigger to obtain a pilot arc. Transfer the arc
to the work piece.
3. Maintain an approximate 45° angle to the
workpiece as you feed into the gouge. Push
the plasma arc in the direction of the gouge
you want to create. Keep a small distance
between the torch tip and the molten
metal to avoid reducing consumable life or
damaging the torch.
Changing the torch’s angle changes the
dimensions of the gouge.
Di rec tion of travel
45°

Hypertherm Powermax 65 Specifications

General

Open Circuit Voltage (OCV)	300 VDC
Gas Supply	Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen
Maximum Cut Capacity (Mild Steel)	1" (25 mm)
Input Voltage	200-600 V, 1/3-PH, 50/60 Hz
Output Current	20 – 65 A
Duty Cycle	50% @ 65 A
Recommended Gas Inlet Flow Rate/Pressure	6.7 scfm @ 85 psi
Torch Lead Length	25 ft (7.6 m)
Maximum Cut Capacity (Aluminum)	5/8" (16 mm)
Severance Cut Capacity (Mild Steel)	1-1/4" (32 mm)
Maximum Severance Thickness	1-1/4 in (32 mm)
Gas Type	Air/Nitrogen
Torch Options	Hand Torch, Mechanized Torch