Hypertherm Duramax Hyamp Long Handheld Torches - Manual (Page 32)

32 Duramax Hyamp Long Handheld Torches Service Manual 808290
3 – Operation
Gouge profile
You can vary the gouge profile by varying the:
 Speed of the torch over the workpiece
 Torch-to-work standoff distance
 Angle of the torch to the workpiece
 Current output of the power supply
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This section provides a 125 A gouging profile for reference, but the tips in Varying the
gouge profile (below) apply regardless of the power output. Refer to the Powermax65,
Powermax85, or Powermax105 Operator Manual for more information on gouging with
those power supplies.
Typical gouging profile
125 A
Metal removal rate on mild steel 12.5 kg/hour
(27 pounds/hour)
Speed
Standoff
Angle
Operating parameters (125 A)
Speed 508 – 1270 mm/min (20 – 50 ipm)
Standoff 6.4 – 10.2 mm (1/4 – 2/5 inch)
Angle 30 – 35°
Width
10 mm (0.4 inch)
Depth
7.6 mm (0.3 inch)