Precision Gouging Consumables (10 A) - Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Operator's Manual

Precision gouging consumables (10 A)

Speed
Standoff
Angle
Output current
Consumables
Gas
* Increase the standoff to a maximum of 3 – 4 mm (0.12 – 0.16 inch) for a very light gouge.
10 A
Metal removal rate on mild steel:
0.2 kg/hour (0.5 pounds/hour)
The following tables show the 10 A gouging profile at 40° and 50° on mild steel. These settings are
intended to serve as a starting point to help you determine the best gouging profile for a given
cutting job. Adjust these settings as needed for your application and table to obtain the desired
result.
Table 6 – Mild steel (Metric)
Torch angle
40°
Powermax45 XP Operator Manual
Operating parameters
254 – 762 mm/min (10 – 30 in/min)
0.3 – 1.3 mm (0.01 – 0.05 inch)*
40° – 50°
10 – 25 A
Precision gouging consumables
Air
Speed
Standoff (mm)
(mm/min)
0.3 254
0.3 508
0.3 762
1.3 254
1.3 508
1.3 762
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Gouge with the Hand Torch and Machine Torch
Width
2.5 mm (0.1 inch)
Depth (mm)
0.5
0.3
0.1
0.3
0.1
0.05
Depth
0.5 mm (0.02 inch)
Width/depth
Width (mm)
ratio
3.3 6.6
2.4 8
2.2 22
3 10
2.2 22
1.9 38
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