Hypertherm Powermax 65 Operator's Manual

TORCH SETUP
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WARNING
INSTANT-ON TORCHES
PLASMA ARC CAN CAUSE INJURY AND BURNS
The plasma arc comes on im me di ate ly when the torch is activated.
Make sure the power is OFF before changing the consumables.
Install the machine torch consumables
To operate the machine torch, a complete set of consumable parts must be installed: shield,
retaining cap, nozzle, electrode, and swirl ring.
With the power switch in the OFF (O) position, install the machine torch consumables in a manner
similar to the hand torch consumables. Refer to “Install the hand torch consumables” on page 3-7.
Aligning the torch
Mount the machine torch perpendicular to the workpiece in order to get a vertical cut. Use a
square to align the torch at 0° and 90°.
Torch
0°
90°

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