Hypertherm Powermax125 - Gouge Profile

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5 – Hand Cutting
Gouge profile
You can vary the gouge profile by varying the:
 Speed of the torch over the workpiece
 Torch-to-work standoff distance
 Angle of the torch to the workpiece
 Current output of the power supply
Typical gouging profile
125 A
Metal removal rate on mild steel 12.5 kg/hour
(27 pounds/hour)
Speed
Standoff
Angle
Operating parameters
Speed
508 – 1270 mm/min (20 – 50 ipm)
Standoff
6.4 – 10.2 mm (1/4 – 2/5 inch)
Angle
30 – 35°
Width
10 mm (0.4 inch.)
Depth
7. 6 mm ( 0 . 3 i n ch )