Powermax105 Operator Manual
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Section 6
Machine Torch Setup
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................................................................6-3
Consumable life .......................................................................................................................................................................................6-3
CopperPlus™ electrode for Duramax torches........................................................................................................................6-3
Machine torch components .................................................................................................................................................................. 6-4
Converting a full-length machine torch to a mini machine torch .................................................................................................6-5
Mount the torch .......................................................................................................................................................................................6-7
Choose the machine torch consumables ..........................................................................................................................................6-9
Machine torch consumables ................................................................................................................................................................6-9
Mechanized shielded 105 A consumables ............................................................................................................................6-9
Mechanized shielded 45 A, 65 A, 85 A consumables ........................................................................................................6-9
Mechanized shielded with ohmic 105 A consumables .................................................................................................... 6-10
Mechanized shielded with ohmic 45 A, 65 A, 85 A consumables ................................................................................ 6-10
Mechanized unshielded 105 A consumables ..................................................................................................................... 6-10
Mechanized unshielded 45 A, 65 A, 85 A consumables ................................................................................................. 6-10
Gouging consumables ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-11
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shielded consumables ........................................................................................................................................... 6-11
FineCut
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unshielded consumables ...................................................................................................................................... 6-11
Install the machine torch consumables ........................................................................................................................................... 6-12
Aligning the torch ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6-12
Connecting the torch lead ................................................................................................................................................................. 6-13
Using the cut charts ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6-14
Estimated kerf-width compensation ...................................................................................................................................... 6-15
105 A Shielded consumables ................................................................................................................................................ 6-17
105 A Shielded cutting (Mild Steel) ..................................................................................................................................... 6-18
105 A Shielded cutting (Stainless Steel) ............................................................................................................................ 6-19
105 A Shielded cutting (Aluminum) ...................................................................................................................................... 6-20
85 A Shielded consumables ................................................................................................................................................... 6-21
85 A Shielded cutting (Mild Steel) ........................................................................................................................................ 6-22
85 A Shielded cutting (Stainless Steel) ............................................................................................................................... 6-23
85 A Shielded cutting (Aluminum) ........................................................................................................................................ 6-24
65 A Shielded consumables ................................................................................................................................................... 6-25
65 A Shielded cutting (Mild Steel) ........................................................................................................................................ 6-26
65 A Shielded cutting (Stainless Steel) ............................................................................................................................... 6-27
65 A Shielded cutting (Aluminum) ........................................................................................................................................ 6-28
45 A Shielded consumables ................................................................................................................................................... 6-29
45 A Shielded cutting (Mild Steel) ........................................................................................................................................ 6-30
45 A Shielded cutting (Stainless Steel) ............................................................................................................................... 6-31