Hypertherm Powermax45 XP User Manual

Contents
10 809240 Operator Manual Powermax45 XP
3 Cut with the Hand Torch.......................................................................................................... 59
Hand torch components, dimensions, weights............................................................................................ 60
Components............................................................................................................................................. 60
Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................... 60
75° hand torch ............................................................................................................................. 60
15° hand torch ............................................................................................................................. 60
Weights..................................................................................................................................................... 61
Choose the consumables ................................................................................................................................. 61
Shielded drag-cutting consumables................................................................................................... 62
FineCut consumables ............................................................................................................................ 62
Specialty consumables.......................................................................................................................... 62
HyAccess cutting consumables .............................................................................................. 62
CopperPLUS™ electrode.......................................................................................................... 63
Consumable life................................................................................................................................................... 63
Prepare to fire the torch..................................................................................................................................... 65
Hand torch cutting guidelines.......................................................................................................................... 66
Start a cut from the edge of the workpiece .................................................................................................. 67
Pierce a workpiece ............................................................................................................................................. 68
4 Gouge with the Hand Torch and Machine Torch ................................................................ 71
Gouging processes............................................................................................................................................ 71
Maximum Control gouging.................................................................................................................... 72
Maximum Control gouging consumables (26 – 45 A)....................................................... 72
Precision gouging ................................................................................................................................... 72
Precision gouging consumables (10 – 25 A) ...................................................................... 72
Specialty consumables.......................................................................................................................... 73
HyAccess gouging consumables............................................................................................ 73
How to control the gouge profile .................................................................................................................... 74
Gouge with the hand torch............................................................................................................................... 75
Remove spot welds ................................................................................................................................ 76
Tips................................................................................................................................................. 76
Procedure ..................................................................................................................................... 77
Gouge with the machine torch ........................................................................................................................ 80
Typical gouge profiles............................................................................................................................ 81
Maximum Control gouging consumables (45 A) ................................................................. 81
Precision gouging consumables (10 A)................................................................................. 83
Troubleshooting tips for gouging .................................................................................................................... 84
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Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Specifications

General

Output Current	10-45 A
Gas Supply	Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen
Torch Style	Handheld or mechanized
Input Voltage	50/60 Hz
Cutting Thickness	12 mm (1/2")
Cutting Capacity	16 mm (5/8 in)
Recommended Gas Inlet Flow Rate/Pressure	6.2 bar