Hypertherm powermax45

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ii powermax 45 Operator Manual
Machine torch setup.......................................................................................................................................... 3-6
Mount the torch ........................................................................................................................................ 3-6
Choose the consumables (cut charts) ............................................................................................... 3-8
Align the torch ........................................................................................................................................3-26
Connect the remote-start pendant ....................................................................................................3-26
Connect a machine interface cable ..................................................................................................3-27
Connect the torch lead ...................................................................................................................................3-30
Section 4 OPERATION
Controls and indicators .................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Front controls and LEDs ........................................................................................................................ 4-2
Rear controls ............................................................................................................................................ 4-3
Operate the Powermax45 ................................................................................................................................ 4-4
Connect the electrical power and gas supply .................................................................................. 4-4
Turn ON the system ................................................................................................................................ 4-4
Set the mode switch ............................................................................................................................... 4-5
Adjust the gas pressure ......................................................................................................................... 4-5
Check the indicator LEDs ..................................................................................................................... 4-6
Attach the work clamp ........................................................................................................................... 4-7
Understand duty-cycle limitations .................................................................................................................. 4-7
How to use the hand torch .............................................................................................................................. 4-8
Operate the safety trigger ..................................................................................................................... 4-8
Hand torch cutting hints ........................................................................................................................ 4-9
Start a cut from the edge of the workpiece.....................................................................................4-10
Pierce a workpiece ................................................................................................................................4-11
Gouge a workpiece ..............................................................................................................................4-12
Common hand-cutting faults ..............................................................................................................4-14
How to use the machine torch ......................................................................................................................4-15
Ensure the torch and table are set up correctly .............................................................................4-15
Understand and optimize cut quality .................................................................................................4-15
To pierce a workpiece using the machine torch ............................................................................4-17
Common machine-cutting faults ........................................................................................................4-18
Section 5 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Perform routine maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 5-2
Inspect the consumables ................................................................................................................................. 5-3
Basic troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 5-4
Repairs ................................................................................................................................................................. 5-8