Powermax65 plasma cutter
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Specifications
For full specifications, reference the manual.
Cut capacity
| Capacity | Thickness | Cut speed |
|---|---|---|
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Cutting |
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| Recommended | 20 mm (3/4″) | 500 mm/min (20 ipm) |
| 25 mm (1″) | 250 mm/min (10 ipm) | |
| Severance (hand cutting) | 32 mm (1-1/4″) | 125 mm/min (5 ipm) |
| Pierce * | 16 mm (5/8″) | |
* Pierce rating for handheld use or with automatic torch height control.
| Capacity | Metal removal rate | Groove profile |
|---|---|---|
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Gouging |
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| Typical gouge | 4,8 kg/hr (10.7 lbs./hr) | 3,5 mm D x 6,6 mm W (0.14″ D x 0.26″ W) |
Production cut chart
| Material | Thickness | Current | Production cut speed * | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| inches | mm | amps | ipm | mm/min | |
| Mild steel | 10 GA | 3 | 65 | 224 | 6100 |
| 1/4 | 6 | 65 | 116 | 3240 | |
| 3/8 | 10 | 65 | 62 | 1500 | |
| 1/2 | 12 | 65 | 40 | 1140 | |
| 5/8 | 16 | 65 | 26 | 650 | |
| Stainless steel | 10GA | 3 | 65 | 296 | 8260 |
| 1/4 | 6 | 65 | 96 | 2850 | |
| 3/8 | 10 | 65 | 52 | 1250 | |
| 1/2 | 12 | 65 | 32 | 920 | |
| Aluminum | 1/8 | 3 | 65 | 336 | 8800 |
| 1/4 | 6 | 65 | 152 | 4400 | |
| 3/8 | 10 | 65 | 68 | 1650 | |
| 1/2 | 12 | 65 | 48 | 1330 | |
*Production cut speeds are the result of Hypertherm's laboratory testing.
Production speeds are approximately 80% of maximum. For optimum cut quality, cutting speeds may vary based on different cutting applications. Refer to the operator manual for more details.
General specifications
| Input voltages | CSA | 200–480 V, 1-PH, 50/60 Hz 200–600 V, 3-PH, 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|---|
| CE | 380/400 V, 3-PH, 50/60 Hz | |
| Input Current @ 9 kW | CSA | 200/208/240/480 V, 1-PH, 52/50/44/22 A 200/208/240/480/600 V, 3-PH, 32/31/27/13/13 A |
| CE | 380/400 V, 3-PH, 15.5/15 A | |
| Output current | 20–65 A | |
| Rated output voltage | 139 VDC | |
| Duty cycle @ 40° C (104° F) | CSA | 50% @ 65 A, 230 – 600 V, 1/3-PH 40% @ 65 A, 200 – 208 V, 1/3-PH 100% @ 46 A, 230 – 600 V, 1/3-PH |
| CE | 50% @ 65 A, 380/400 V, 3-PH 100% @ 46 A, 380/400 V, 3-PH |
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| Open circuit voltage (OCV) | CSA | 295 VDC |
| CE | 270 VDC | |
| Dimensions with handles | 500 mm (19.7″) D; 234 mm (9.2″) W; 455 mm (17.9″) H | |
| Weight with 7.6 m (25') torch | CSA | 29 kg (64 lbs.) |
| CE | 26 kg (57 lbs.) | |
| Gas supply | Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen | |
| Recommended gas inlet flow rate/pressure |
Cutting: 189 l/min (400 scfh; 6.7 scfm) @ 85 psi (5.9 bar) Gouging: 450 scfh; 212 l/min (7.5 scfm) @ 70 psi (4.8 bar) |
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| Input power cable length | 3 m (10') | |
| Power supply type | Inverter – IGBT | |
Engine-driven generator operation
| Engine drive rating | System output current | Performance (arc stretch) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 kW | 65 A | Full |
| 12 kW | 65 A | Limited |
| 12 kW | 40 A | Full |
| 8 kW | 40 A | Limited |
| 8 kW | 30 A | Full |
Consumables
Please contact an authorized Hypertherm distributor to place your consumables order.
Drag cutting
| Torch | Operating range | Shield | Retaining cap | Nozzle | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax torches - Handheld - 15° | 20 A - 45 A | 220818 | 220854 | 220941 | 220842 / 220777 (CopperPlus long life upgrade) | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Handheld - 15° | 45 A - 65 A | 220818 | 220854 | 220819 | 220842 / 220777 (CopperPlus long life upgrade) | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Handheld - 75° | 20 A - 45 A | 220818 | 220854 | 220941 | 220842 / 220777 (CopperPlus long life upgrade) | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Handheld - 75° | 45 A - 65 A | 220818 | 220854 | 220819 | 220842 / 220777 (CopperPlus long life upgrade) | 220857 |
Extended reach cutting
| Torch | Operating range | Retaining cap | Nozzle/shield | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax torches - Handheld - 15° | 30 A - 65 A | 420413 | 420410 | 420408 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Handheld - 75° | 30 A - 65 A | 420413 | 420410 | 420408 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Machine - 180° | 30 A - 65 A | 420413 | 420410 | 420408 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Mini machine - 180° | 30 A - 65 A | 420413 | 420410 | 420408 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 180° | 30 A - 65 A | 420413 | 420410 | 420408 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 45° | 30 A - 65 A | 420413 | 420410 | 420408 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 90° | 30 A - 65 A | 420413 | 420410 | 420408 | 220857 |
Extended reach gouging
| Torch | Operating range | Retaining cap | Nozzle/shield | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax torches - Handheld - 15° | 30 A - 65 A | 420413 | 420412 | 420408 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Handheld - 75° | 30 A - 65 A | 420413 | 420412 | 420408 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Machine - 180° | 30 A - 65 A | 420413 | 420412 | 420408 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Mini machine - 180° | 30 A - 65 A | 420413 | 420412 | 420408 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 180° | 30 A - 65 A | 420413 | 420412 | 420408 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 45° | 30 A - 65 A | 420413 | 420412 | 420408 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 90° | 30 A - 65 A | 420413 | 420412 | 420408 | 220857 |
Fine feature cutting
| Torch | Operating range | Shield | Retaining cap | Nozzle | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax torches - Handheld - 15° | 30 A - 45 A | 220931 | 220854 | 220930 | 220842 | 220947 |
| Duramax torches - Handheld - 75° | 30 A - 45 A | 220931 | 220854 | 220930 | 220842 | 220947 |
| Duramax torches - Machine - 180° | 30 A - 45 A | 220955 | 220854 / 220953 (Ohmic) | 220930 | 220842 | 220947 |
| Duramax torches - Mini machine - 180° | 30 A - 45 A | 220955 | 220854 / 220953 (Ohmic) | 220930 | 220842 | 220947 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 180° | 30 A - 45 A | 220955 | 220854 / 220953 (Ohmic) | 220930 | 220842 | 220947 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 45° | 30 A - 45 A | 220955 | 220854 / 220953 (Ohmic) | 220930 | 220842 | 220947 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 90° | 30 A - 45 A | 220955 | 220854 / 220953 (Ohmic) | 220930 | 220842 | 220947 |
Flush cutting
| Torch | Operating range | Retaining ring | Nozzle/shield | Retaining cap | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax torches - Handheld - 15° | 30 A - 45 A | 420540 | 420633 | 420536 | 420635 | 420634 |
| Duramax torches - Handheld - 75° | 30 A - 45 A | 420540 | 420633 | 420536 | 420635 | 420634 |
| Duramax torches - Machine - 180° | 30 A - 45 A | 420540 | 420633 | 420536 | 420635 | 420634 |
| Duramax torches - Mini machine - 180° | 30 A - 45 A | 420540 | 420633 | 420536 | 420635 | 420634 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 180° | 30 A - 45 A | 420540 | 420633 | 420536 | 420635 | 420634 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 45° | 30 A - 45 A | 420540 | 420633 | 420536 | 420635 | 420634 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 90° | 30 A - 45 A | 420540 | 420633 | 420536 | 420635 | 420634 |
Max control gouging
| Torch | Operating range | Shield | Retaining cap | Nozzle | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax torches - Handheld - 15° | 45 A - 65 A | 420480 | 220854 | 220797 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Handheld - 75° | 45 A - 65 A | 420480 | 220854 | 220797 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Machine - 180° | 45 A - 65 A | 420480 | 220854 | 220797 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Mini machine - 180° | 45 A - 65 A | 420480 | 220854 | 220797 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 180° | 45 A - 65 A | 420480 | 220854 | 220797 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 45° | 45 A - 65 A | 420480 | 220854 | 220797 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 90° | 45 A - 65 A | 420480 | 220854 | 220797 | 220842 | 220857 |
Max removal gouging
| Torch | Operating range | Shield | Retaining cap | Nozzle | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax torches - Handheld - 15° | 45 A - 65 A | 220798 | 220854 | 220797 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Handheld - 75° | 45 A - 65 A | 220798 | 220854 | 220797 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Machine - 180° | 45 A - 65 A | 220798 | 220854 | 220797 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Mini machine - 180° | 45 A - 65 A | 220798 | 220854 | 220797 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 180° | 45 A - 65 A | 220798 | 220854 | 220797 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 45° | 45 A - 65 A | 220798 | 220854 | 220797 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax torches - Robotic - 90° | 45 A - 65 A | 220798 | 220854 | 220797 | 220842 | 220857 |
Mechanized cutting
Upgrades
Hypertherm cartridge adapter
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Accessories
Air filtration kits
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Automated communication kits
Upgrade kits for the Powermax65®/85 and Powermax65/85/105 SYNC™ systems for automated applications.
Leather torch sheaths
The Hypertherm leather torch sheath provides additional protection for torch leads against cuts, burn-through and abrasion.
Plasma angle cutting guides
Plasma angle cutting guide is designed for accurate hand cuts of angles and square edges.
Powermax EtherCAT Interface for EDGE Connect
The Powermax® EtherCAT® Interface is an all-in-one adapter that allows a digital connection between the Powermax equipment and the EDGE® Connect CNC. This allows faster equipment setup, an intuitive operator interface, and access to real-time diagnostics information.
System dust covers
Hypertherm system dust covers are made from a flame-retardant vinyl designed to protect your Powermax plasma cutting system from dust and dirt.