Duty cycle of plasma cutter?

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My new Hypertherm Powermax 1000 (G3) operator's manual does not mention anything of a duty cycle for this machine.  Does that make it automatically 100%?All welders have a duty cycle, even if it is 100% like my Lincoln Weldanpower.  What makes a plasma cutter different?  Or was I just lucky to pick a unit without a duty cycle dependent capacity?WeldingWeb forum--now more sophomoric banter than anything else!
Reply:There may be a tag on the machine itself that has a rating. If you can't find some info I'd contact Hypertherm._________________Chris
Reply:Duty cycle @ 40° C (104° F)50% @ 60 A, 230 – 600 V, 3-PH50% @ 60 A, 230 – 480 V, 1-PH40% @ 60 A, 200 – 208 V, 3-PH40% @ 60 A, 200 – 208 V, 1-PHFound here:http://www.hypertherm.com/languages/...0_860240r4.pdf
Reply:Thanks, I don't know how I overlooked that chart.WeldingWeb forum--now more sophomoric banter than anything else!