Cut With The Machine Torch; Choose The Consumables - Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Operator's Manual

This section provides information to help you:
Choose the correct consumables
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Optimize cut quality
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Pierce metal
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Cut stainless steel with F5 gas
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Choose the consumables

Your Duramax Lock machine torch ships with a starter consumable kit that contains a complete set
of shielded consumables plus 1 extra electrode and 1 extra nozzle. Consumables for gouging and
marking are available to order separately.
For details on gouging processes and consumables, see Gouge with the Hand Torch and
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Machine Torch on page 71.
For details on the system's marking capabilities and consumables, see Guidelines for
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Marking on page 113.
Consumables are shielded or unshielded.
Shielded consumables provide greater protection for the nozzle to minimize damage
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caused from slag during piercing. Hypertherm recommends the use of shielded
consumables whenever possible.
If you are using unshielded consumables (for example, a deflector instead of a shield), be
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careful to maintain the correct torch height in order to avoid damaging the nozzle from slag
or from accidental contact with the workpiece.
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