Powermax30, Cut chart – Hypertherm Powermax30 Operator Manual User Manual
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OPERATION
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powermax30
Operator Manual
Cut chart
The cut chart below is based on the use of 30-amp standard consumables and drag cutting.
Retaining cap
Nozzle
Electrode
Swirl ring
T30v torch
Optional
deflector
* To cut material thicker than 1/4 inch (6 mm), start torch at edge of material.
Material thickness
Material
Arc
current
(A)
Maximum
cutting speed
gauge or
inches
millimeters
inches per
minute
millimeters
per minute
18 ga.
1,3
Mild steel
30
394
10007
10 ga.
3,4
Mild steel
30
87
2210
3/16"
4,8
Mild steel
30
52
1321
1/4"
6,0
Mild steel
30
33
838
3/8"
9,0
Mild steel
30
15
381
18 ga.
1,3
Stainless steel
30
221
5613
10 ga.
3,4
Stainless steel
30
55
1397
1/4"
6,0
Stainless steel
30
24
610
3/8"
9,0
Stainless steel
30
11
279
18 ga.
1,3
Aluminum
30
399
10135
10 ga.
3,4
Aluminum
30
78
1981
1/4"
6,0
Aluminum
30
26
660
3/8"
9,0
Aluminum
30
11
279
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