Hypertherm Powermax45 XP User Manual

Contents
12 809240 Operator Manual Powermax45 XP
Pierce a workpiece using the machine torch............................................................................................. 110
Pierce delay........................................................................................................................................... 110
Pierce height ......................................................................................................................................... 110
Pierce maximum thickness................................................................................................................. 110
Cut stainless steel with F5............................................................................................................................. 111
8 Guidelines for Marking.......................................................................................................... 113
Marking consumables (10 – 25 A) .............................................................................................................. 113
Process gas: air versus argon....................................................................................................................... 114
How the system handles postflow for marking ............................................................................. 114
Types of marking .............................................................................................................................................. 115
Marking samples................................................................................................................................... 115
Marking, scoring, and dimpling profiles .......................................................................................... 117
Marking process guidelines........................................................................................................................... 118
Cornering guidelines ........................................................................................................................... 119
Marking troubleshooting tips......................................................................................................................... 119
Common marking problems and solutions..................................................................................... 120
9 Cut Charts and Marking Charts........................................................................................... 121
Using the cut charts ........................................................................................................................................ 122
Mild Steel – 45 A – Air – Shielded ............................................................................................................. 124
Stainless Steel – 45 A – Air – Shielded .................................................................................................... 125
Aluminum – 45 A – Air – Shielded.............................................................................................................. 126
Mild Steel – FineCut – Air – Shielded and Unshielded.......................................................................... 127
Stainless Steel – FineCut – Air – Shielded and Unshielded................................................................. 128
Mild Steel – FineCut Low Speed – Air – Shielded and Unshielded ................................................... 129
Stainless Steel – FineCut Low Speed – Air – Shielded and Unshielded.......................................... 130
Stainless Steel – 45 A – F5 – Shielded..................................................................................................... 131
Marking and Dimpling – Air – Shielded...................................................................................................... 132
Marking and Dimpling – Argon – Shielded................................................................................................ 133
10 Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................................................... 135
Common cutting issues.................................................................................................................................. 136
Hand cutting issues............................................................................................................................. 137
Mechanized cutting issues................................................................................................................. 138
Check the gas pressure ................................................................................................................................. 140
Check the gas quality...................................................................................................................................... 141
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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