hydefinition on a torchmate 3?

[dozer50bmg]

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

[Mike@Torchmate]

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.

[PlasmaGuy]

Mike,

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

Thanks.

Tom

[dozer50bmg]

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

[Mike@Torchmate]

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.

[dozer50bmg]

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@Torchmate]

Originally Posted by dozer50bmg 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.

[Dartok]

Mike,

I am VERY close to purchasing an XS-2 machine from Torchmate but I am held up on the whole Hi-Def issue.

I was originally going with a Thermal Dynamics A120 machine but was then convinced that the A200 would be a better choice because we might cut 1" thick material on a semi regular basis.

I was under the impression that the A200 would produce a cut with much less bevel then the A120.(I was thinking Hi-Def) Unfortunately I now know that the A200 is not a Hi-Def machine and I am currently torn between the A120, A200 and the Ultra-cut 100.

I know there is a big price difference but I need to know what I can expect for bevel from these machines. 2-4 degrees would be OK but more than that will get to be a little to much because I will be doing a lot of bolt hole patterns.

I will run this machine on very dry shop air with pre and post filtering.

[Mike@Torchmate]

Thermal Dynamics Ultra-Cut produces 0-2 degrees of bevel on material thinner than 5/8" plate. With 1" plate, the cut produced on an Auto-cut 200 and an Ultra-cut 100 will more then likely be the same. Cutting at 200 amps vs 100 amps will increase the speed and probably increase the quality of the cut as well The benefits with the Ultra-Cut come into play with the thinner materials, and ability to use different gasses for cutting Aluminum, Stainless, and O2 mild steel.

The Autocut 200 O2 is probably the better choice for what you are looking at.

[Dartok]

Mike,

Thanks for the info.

Is the A200 capable of holding 4 degrees bevel on 1/2" or thinner material if all things are setup right?

Can the A120 Hold 4 degrees bevel at the same thickness.

I may decide not to run the larger thicknesses. If i hold to 3/4" or less thickness would you reccomend the A120 or the A200 based on bevel capability?

Thanks,

Mike N.