Hypertherm XPR170 - Specifications; Terminology

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Specifications
Terminology
XPR cutting system – The plasma power supply, gas connect console, torch connect console,
and torch.
Cutting system or cutting machine – The XPR cutting system, CNC, torch lifter, cutting table,
and other components.
Wet process – Any process that uses water as a shield fluid.
Dry process – Any process that does not use water as a shield fluid.
Ferrous – Mild steel
Non-ferrous – Stainless steel and aluminum
Gases – Hydrogen (H
2
), argon (Ar), nitrogen (N
2
), oxygen (O
2
), water (H
2
O), F5 (95% nitrogen,
5% hydrogen)
Mixed-fuel gas – A mixture of H
2
-Ar-N
2
created in the OptiMix gas connect console.