Building CNC Table - Powermax 45

[unixadm]

I just finished ordering most of my parts and equipment today to complete a 4x4 plasma table.

• 4x4 Precison Plasma Gantry Kit with Belt Reduction
• CandCNC Bladerunner AIO Plasma Kit with DHTC and 620 motors
• Hypertherm Powermax 45
• Sheetcam and Mach 3

I'm sure Jim can chime in and recommend me the best mechanized torch and accessories to purchase. I was looking at buying a Powermax 1250, but the rave reviews of this Powermax 45 sold me, and also that Jim is cutting some very nice parts on his table. Jim - if you get a chance can you let me know what you recommend I purchase for my Powermax 45? I hope you know that your postings here and on other forums really sold me on Hypertherm and especially this machine. I wish I was closer to NH to take you up on that plant tour as that would be so cool!

Anyhow I want to get a mechanized torch to pair with the table and keep the hand torch for hand cutting. I'm not 100% sure I'll do that first off, but its' in the cards. Anyhow I have not ordered anything but the machine and torch itself at this point.

$1530 on Ebay with free shipping plus $122 cash back from bing.com! Not a bad price at all, and I figure I won't hurt too badly after selling my TD Cutmaster 51. I can't wait to get everything delivered and let the building begin!

[unixadm]

Jim answered my questions on another forum, but if anyone is interested here is the information I was requesting. Thanks again Jim!

The only real choice for a machine torch for the 45 is with lead lengths, the standard one is 25', which is probably the right choice for your machine. Part numbers for Powermax 45 machine torches: 25' machine torch assembly 088010 35' machine torch assembly 088011 50' machine torch assembly 088012 The consuumables are the same as the hand torch with the exception of the shield, which is 220673 Jim Colt

[svarzaru]

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