Hypertherm Manual Plasma Cutter - Powermax 45
 
Hypertherm Manual Plasma Cutter - Powermax 45
 
   
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Handheld or mechanized plasma system for cutting and gouging metal
 
Operating data
Cut capacity Handheld Mechanized pierce
Recommended 1/2" (12 mm)  
Maximum 3/4" (19 mm) 3/8" (10 mm)
Severance 1" (25 mm)  
 
Gouge Capacity
  • Metal removed per hour: 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg)
  • Depth x width: 1/8" (2.9 mm) x 1/4" (6.5 mm)
 
Applications
  • Hand cutting
  • Gouging
  • Mechanized cutting
    - X-Y table   
    - Track systems   
    - Pipe systems   
    - Robotic systems
 
Standard system components
  • Power supply
  • T45v hand torch or T45m machine torch
  • Extra consumables for cutting and gouging
  • Work cable with clamp, 20' (6 m)
  • Carry strap
 
Specifications
Input Voltages (�10%)

 200 - 240 V, 1-PH, CSA
230 V, 3-PH, CE
400 V, 3-PH, CE
Input Current @ 5.95 kW 200 - 240 V, 34 - 28 A, 1 - PH, CSA
230 V, 30 A, 1 - PH, CE
400 V, 10 A, 3 - PH, CE
Rated output Voltage 132 VDC
Output current 20 - 45 A
Duty cycle @ 40�C (104�F) 50% @ 45 A, 132 V
60% @ 41 A, 132 V
100% @ 32 A, 132 V
Output for 100% duty cycle
@ 104�F (40�C) 		32 A @ 132 V
Maximum OCV 275 VDC
Dimensions with handle 16.75" (426 mm) D; 6.75" (172 mm) W;
13.7" (348 mm) H
Weight with Torch 37 lbs (16.8 kg) CSA
35 lbs (15.8 kg) CE
Gas Supply Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen
Flow rate 360 scfh; 6 cfm (170 l/min)
Input power cable length 10' (3 m)
Work cable length 15' (4.5 m)
Warranty period Full 3-year power supply warranty and a 1-year torch
warranty.
 
Engine-driven generator operation
Engine Drive Rating (kW) System Output (amps) Performance (arc stretch)
8 45 Full
6 45 Limited
6 30 Full
 
Cut Chart
Material
Thickness
 Current
Maximum cut speed*
 
inches
mm
 amps ipm mm/min
Mild Steel 20 GA
14 GA
10 GA
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1 		0.9
1.9
3.4
6.4
9.5
12.7
19.1
25.4		 45
45
45
45
45
45
45
45		 400
360
175
75
40
25
10
5		 10160
9144
4445
1905
1016
635
254
127
Stainless Steel 20 GA
14 GA
10 GA
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4		 0.9
1.9
3.4
6.4
9.5
12.7
19.1		 45
45
45
45
45
45
45		 400
360
150
55
32
18
9 		10160
9144
3810
1397
813
457
229
Aluminum 16 GA
14 GA
10 GA
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4		 1.5
1.9
3.4
6.4
9.5
12.7
19.1		 45
45
45
45
45
45
45		 400
400
280
100
42
25
10 		10160
9144
3810
1397
813
457
229
 
* Maximum cut speeds are the results of Hypertherm’s laboratory testing. For optimum cut performance, actual cutting
   speeds may vary based on different cutting applications. Refer to the operator manual for more details.
 
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