just arrived powermax 45!!!!!!!!!!!!

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just got hypertherm powermax 45 today all i can say is WOW. what a machine.  only had time to tinker with it for about 15 min but it is an awesome machine. i have never used a plasma cutter before so got nothing to compare but i cant see anything being any better.  cant wait to actually use for something productive.
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Reply:Hi Ya bollinger660 yep sure is a great piece of equipment. I use mine daily on everything from sheet metal to 1.25" without fail. There is also a Hypertherm forum you might want to post at! You can find it in the Manufacturer's forum under Other Manufacturers.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:I just upgraded to the 45 after having a powermax 380, there was really no comparison for me.  The 45 is outstanding.dynasty 200dx, millermatic 175, hypertherm powermax 45, princess auto bandsaw, 2x2 torchmate cnc, 45 ton hydraulic press brake
Reply:Yep I love my PowerMax 45. I do alot of work on heavy duty farm and construction machinery! The PowerMax 45 hasn't failed to do even  the thickest cuts for me and the consumables seem to last forever.Hypertherm has a manufacturers sub forum here at Welding Web you'll find plenty of other Max owners there.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:So Bollinger660 when are we going to see some pics of your unit in action! Take some old metal bed frames and build a welding cart for it. That is one of the easiest projects! You'll find several good looking carts posted in the Projects Forum.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:Skywest,Take a little trip up 287 to Laramie and have a visit.  I've just put a PlasmaCam together with a Powermax-30 and it's a lot of fun.  The 45 will be next.
Reply:Dano if you have any question putting that PlasmaCam together ask Jim Colt of Hypertherm! I believe its the PlasmaCam DSC 2 that he has  hooked up to his PowerMax 45.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:Thanks Specter,Jim has been most helpful with my questions, as has George from PlasmaCam.  It's got some tuning needed and I'm still dialing it in.   So far, it's been flawless with the exception of the operator not paying close enough attention.When they say to ground it, they really mean it.The biggest problems I had were overcome by plugging the computer, PCam and the Hypertherm into seperate circuits.  When they caution about EMF on the power lines, they really mean it.Now, if I can just get that dross minimized on .060 aluminum, I'll be all set.
Reply:Originally Posted by bollinger660just got hypertherm powermax 45 today all i can say is WOW. what a machine.  only had time to tinker with it for about 15 min but it is an awesome machine. i have never used a plasma cutter before so got nothing to compare but i cant see anything being any better.  cant wait to actually use for something productive.
Reply:I have to agree with you TxDoc! Every time someone witnesses a plasma cutter in action its hard to believe something like that can produce a finely controlled heat many times hotter than the surface of the sun.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.