consumables

[cstroke]

getting the assembly of my new dynatorch finished and getting ready to fire it up, my question is about consumables.

whats everyone using my thickness will probably 14 to 12 gauge occasional 3/16

i have a few tips for 80 amp..
my powersource is a hypermax 1250, any settings would be great also

thanks
chris

[PlasmaGuy]

Chris,

I would highly suggest your contacting Hypertherm and let them recommend the size electrode and tip.

Their tech support is 1st class and they enjoy talking to the end-user.

Good luck with the 1250, you'll enjoy it!

Tom

[Jcar]

cstroke,

I'm running a Powermax 1000 and use Hypertherms Finecut consumables for 11 gauge and thinner. I use 40 amp shielded nozzles for 1/8" to 5/16". For everything over 5/16" I use a 60 amp shielded nozzle. The back of your owners manual contains cutting charts. These charts include nozzle type, feedrate, current(amps), and arc voltage. They'll get you close. Tweak from there.

Jcar,

[edwardpic]

cstroke,
I am using fine cut tips as well, but can use them on up to 1/8" steel. I use the fine cuts for detail and on the larger parts(size wise less detail) I use 60 amp tips from 1/8" to 3/8" steel.
There is a settings post on previous threads, you can print that out and they are pretty much spot on.
Welcome to the DT family!!

[cstroke]

who are you guys buying consumables from and are you using hypertherms
has anyone tried the thermacut( i think this is the right name)
thanks in advance

[cstroke]

i need some ideas as what i should order..
i'm just getting started and need to get some tips

what should i be ordering, a starter kit??
where should i be buying them from??
fine tip consumables??
and did anyone try the therma cut consumables?

all i have is the 80 amps that came with the torch.
part #s would be a big help
thanks in advance
chris

[RAW]

Don't know if this is the best place, but . . . here is where I ordered my fine-cut kit.