Hypertherm powermax65 - Page 47

powermax 65/85 Operator Manual 3-1
Section 3
TORCH SETUP
In this section:
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Consumable life .......................................................................................................................................................................................3-2
CopperPlus™ electrode for Duramax torches........................................................................................................................3-2
Hand torch setup ....................................................................................................................................................................................3-3
Choose the hand torch consumables .....................................................................................................................................3-4
Hand torch consumables ...........................................................................................................................................................3-5
Install the hand torch consumables ..........................................................................................................................................3-6
Machine torch setup...............................................................................................................................................................................3-7
Converting a full-length machine torch to a mini machine torch ....................................................................................... 3-8
Mount the torch .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3-10
Choose the machine torch consumables ............................................................................................................................ 3-12
Machine torch consumables ................................................................................................................................................... 3-12
Install the machine torch consumables ................................................................................................................................ 3-15
Aligning the torch ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3-15
Connecting an optional remote-start pendant ................................................................................................................... 3-16
Connecting an optional machine interface cable ............................................................................................................... 3-17
Connecting the torch lead ................................................................................................................................................................. 3-22
Using the cut charts ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3-23
Estimated kerf-width compensation ...................................................................................................................................... 3-24
85 A shielded consumables ................................................................................................................................................... 3-26
65 A shielded consumables ................................................................................................................................................... 3-30
45 A shielded consumables ................................................................................................................................................... 3-34
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consumables ............................................................................................................................................................ 3-38
85 A unshielded consumables ............................................................................................................................................... 3-43
65 A unshielded consumables ............................................................................................................................................... 3-47
45 A unshielded consumables ............................................................................................................................................... 3-51