is torchmate three compatible with a hydefinition cutter such as an hypertherm hpr130?

With some modifications to the AVHC unit and possible shielding/grounding it should work. It would be a completely custom application as I can't recall a customer using one of these units. We have been testing with some Thermal Dynamics units with good success.

Mike,

I thought that the Hi-Def concept was a Hypertherm concept? What machine of Thermal Dynamics is TM testing?

Thanks.

Tom

i believe that TD has an ultra cut series that is considered high definition

Yes, we are currently testing the Ultra-Cut series with our table. Hi-Definition is the term Hypertherm uses, the Ultra-Cut series wasn't designed for small kerf widths, but it does produce a more accurate cut with the goals of better cut quality and production based 200 amp plasma cutting.

mike, what are the expected kerf sizes for hypertherm and TD. do you know what the difference is between a conventional height control unit and one that would be used for a hi definition or an ultra cut?

mike, what are the expected kerf sizes for hypertherm and TD. Do you know what the difference is between a conventional height control unit and one that would be used for a hi definition or an ultra cut?

I do not have exact numbers on either table, at best I would recommend getting an estimate from both manufactures on their expected kerf width for a certain speed and a certain material.

The only differences in the height control's should be the mounting situation due to a larger torch body, and perhaps a voltage divider if the arc voltage differs. If it does or not I'm not sure yet.