My New Hypertherm

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Hey guys!! Well, a little while back, I decided that a plasma cutter would be worth having for a few reasons, the cost and un-avability of gas here locally, and the fact that most of what I work on is painted and dirty and nasty, and because they're just plain cool. Atleast to me.I started shopping around and decided to save up for a good one, and on Monday night, I ordered a brand new Hypertherm Powermax 45 off of E-Bay and it was here at the farm on Wednesday afternoon. I couldn't believe it!! Haha. That was free shipping, too I could have gone with the PowerMax 30 since most of what I work on is 1/4" steel and less, but I didnt because I want some room to grow, and I hate maxing out my machines, especially on a regular basis. Plus I can gouge with the 45!! Ive never plasma gouged before, (just done a little arc-air), but I cant wait to try!! The gouging tips are coming with the good motorguard air filter here in a little while. I hear plasma is a lot better... Well, its my first ever plasma cutter, and first ever purchase online, and Im thrilled!! Im still really excited about it, and I just wanted to share this video with yall. I dont have any pictures just yet, but they're coming soon. I asked about this plasma cutter a few days ago and Im sure glad that I did. I appreciate the advice from yall, thanks for watching, and have a nice day everyone  [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T2nTQLfwoM[/ame][Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:yup, you can definately color me green. Next thing you need is the CNC table.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Good luck with it!I see you are wearing your protection just like I do..Just figgered I'd bust your *** because everybody else busts mine.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Just a quick suggestion.  for travel speed, if sparks start kicking back out the front side of the plate then slow down to a speed at which all the sparks are coming out the back side of the plate.  found that works well as a guide for me.Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:I like that video! it appears like he took a brand new unit out of a sealed container....plugged it in, connected air.....and it worked like a charm. American ingenuity at its finest!Jim
Reply:nice plasma...   is the post flow adjustable?tackleexperts.comwww.necessityjigs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mach...dingequipment/
Reply:Atta-boy Jim!Lanse, You just restored some of my faith in america with your video... Hypertherm is a great company, and you are a good kid. Enjoy it.     Jarret.
Reply:Awosome. I ordered my powermax 30 on monday night off of ebay (harris welding supplies) and i got it wendsday after noon too!! Great little machine. You can't go wrong with hypertherm!Ya gotta spend money to make money!
Reply:Grats! Buy American, or don't whine when you end up on the bread line.
Reply:No...not adjustable.....necessary to get the consumable life. The torch will refire instantly during postflow.Jim Originally Posted by brucernice plasma...   is the post flow adjustable?
Reply:Just got my Powermax 45 a couple of weeks ago (also purchased off of eBay), and it as an amazing little machine, that packs one hell of a punch. Kudos to the folks at Hypertherm for making such an impressive well performing machine.Miller Synchrowave 180 SDLincoln PowerMig 255Hypertherm Powermax 45Torchmate 2x2Victor O/A
Reply:Again, congrats on the new machine Lance.  Might want to consider directing your cutting sparks away from the back of (or any part) the machine though.  Don't want any sparks flyin' around inside trying to make more.Is that a Farmall C-123 block I see in the background?MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:I just got one in for work, can't wait to use it!!
Reply:You'll love the Powermax. We have a Powermax 1650 with hand torch and machine torch that we use on a pantograph and it is an animal. It's rated to 1.5" and we have cut 2" with a cut I would call better than "severance". I have the opportunity to buy a Powermax 1000 for home for $500, the only problem is I don't have enough compressor to run it.Millermatic 200Hobart Handler 120Victor O/A & Ramco BandsawLincoln 225 ACSnapOn AD HoodMiller XMT304/22AHypertherm Powermax 1650 G3Lincoln Idealarc DC600 w/Extreme 12 VSMiller Digital Elite "Joker"
Reply:As long as the compressor keeps its pressure above about 85 psi...the plasma will operate. Even a small compressor with less than 6 cfm@90 psi will run a plasma......for a period of time until the pressure gets too low. I have used my Powermax45 in the field running off the portable compressor made for nail guns....I can get about 45 seconds of continuous cut untill the pressure has to build back up. If you can get a Powermax1000 for $500....you should jump on it!Jim
Reply:great video   ,    looks like    the   machine i should  invest in  as well   .   have  fun with yours    !!!>Innovations are what i leave behind for History
Reply:That looks rad! I dont have the workshop for that kind of cutting tho...Miller Diversion 165Rage 2 Chop saw
Reply:Lance, thanks for sharing your excitement of unboxing a way cool cutter!  Your video was a lot of fun.I thought you had some balls figuring it out while filming and joking but you and the machine did great.Now - weld it all back together!Ah to be a young man again.Miller Syncrowave 180SDLincoln WeldPak 100 with gasHandheld Milwaukee BandsawO/A Cutting Torch
Reply:Originally Posted by soutthpawJust a quick suggestion.  for travel speed, if sparks start kicking back out the front side of the plate then slow down to a speed at which all the sparks are coming out the back side of the plate.  found that works well as a guide for me.
Reply:Originally Posted by ThorsHammeryup, you can definately color me green. Next thing you need is the CNC table.
Reply:Originally Posted by brucernice plasma...   is the post flow adjustable?
Reply:Originally Posted by welderShaneAwosome. I ordered my powermax 30 on monday night off of ebay (harris welding supplies) and i got it wendsday after noon too!! Great little machine. You can't go wrong with hypertherm!
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55Again, congrats on the new machine Lance.  Might want to consider directing your cutting sparks away from the back of (or any part) the machine though.  Don't want any sparks flyin' around inside trying to make more.Is that a Farmall C-123 block I see in the background?
Reply:Originally Posted by RaptorDunerYou'll love the Powermax. We have a Powermax 1650 with hand torch and machine torch that we use on a pantograph and it is an animal. It's rated to 1.5" and we have cut 2" with a cut I would call better than "severance". I have the opportunity to buy a Powermax 1000 for home for $500, the only problem is I don't have enough compressor to run it.