What are Hypertherm consumables made of?

What are Hypertherm consumables made of?

It is comprised of a copper holder that contains an emissive element of hafnium or tungsten— metals with high melting points that will sustain an arc.

How thick will a hypertherm 45xp cut?

Professional-grade plasma system for cutting 16 mm (5/8″) thick metal, gouging, and marking. Small size and light weight provides exceptional portability for a 16 mm (5/8″) rated cutting system. Handheld and mechanized usage with CNC interface and FastConnect™ torch connection.

How many amps does a hypertherm 65 pull?

The actual amperage draw with a 200 volt input line will range from about 42 to 70 amps (cutting thinnest to thickest materials), at 208 volt…

How long do Hypertherm consumables last?

While it is hard to gauge consumable life (as I already mentioned,) for hand cutting with the latest shielded torch technology, I normally expect hundreds of feet of cut, and 600 to 1,200 pierces or put another way, I expect 2 to 4 days of cutting (actual arc-on time) in many cases.

What causes hard to remove dross?

A worn nozzle, excessive cutting speed, or a high standoff is usually the cause. It is caused by the swirling flow of the plasma jet, which at a certain angle of attack flings molten material out in front of the kerf rather than down through it. To eliminate top spatter dross: Check the nozzle for signs of wear.

How thick will a 50 amp plasma cutter cut?

The normal cutting thickness of CUT-50HF air plasma cutting machine is 4/5 inch, and the maximum cutting thickness is 1.0 inches.

What size breaker do I need for a 60 amp plasma cutter?

Usually 8 for 40 amps and 6 for 60 amps. I have the same Plasma Cutter you will really like it. that plasma will make you furious. furious that you did not get one years ago!

How do you know if plasma consumables are bad?

DON’T USE CONSUMABLES UNTIL THEY “BLOW” An experienced operator can tell consumables are worn by the sound coming from the torch or even the color of the arc.