Amp setting on 240V with a Powermax 30 XP for cut quality?

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:05:48 GMT

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I could care less about cut speed!I just want the cleanest cut possible.... I hate grinding and sanding!!! LolSo say if I am cutting 1/8" steel at 240V (I will always run 240V since I have it in the shop)Do I just want to keep the Amp knob pegged at 30?Or should I experiment with lowering the amps to improve cut quality?
Reply:Originally Posted by Zach MetcalfI could care less about cut speed!I just want the cleanest cut possible.... I hate grinding and sanding!!! LolSo say if I am cutting 1/8" steel at 240V (I will always run 240V since I have it in the shop)Do I just want to keep the Amp knob pegged at 30?Or should I experiment with lowering the amps to improve cut quality?
Reply:If you want to get away from clean up i suggest a shear or saw instead ...If your going to use any type of heat cutter there is going to be a little clean upyou have to use the least power and most speed you can to do it right....Less power gives you a smaller kerf and less consumable wear but reduces cut speed somewhat But as john T said cleanup is easy once you find the sweetspotBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:I just made my first few test cuts..... Good God!!!This thing cuts like a dream!!! Even with the regular tip and the thing pegged on 30, I am in love.. Cleanup is as easy as when I chop saw the 1/8" I am pumped!At least compared to the 10 year old Unit that I used to use at my old job that you couldn't drag cut with! LOLLast edited by Zach Metcalf; 01-09-2016 at 10:24 PM.