Upgrade pm30 to pm 45?

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I like my pm 30 but on 16 ga ss I get that pesky dross and that takes Alot of time to clean up. Am I just suffering from lack of adequate power?  Will the pm 45 be worth the upgrade cost?Miller diversion 165Miller mig 211Hypertherm pm 30Milwaukee 6230 14 inch chop sawMd 45 mag drill (RIP; fell on its head)New MD 45! Thanks to the esposa!Finally got an O/A setup
Reply:Sounds like the wrong cut speed, amperage, water in the air, etc.  That 30 is plenty to cut 16ga SS.Look up the cut specs on the Hypertherm site, that should help!Last edited by montgoc3; 04-03-2013 at 07:18 AM.Craig MontgomeryM&L Fabrication, LLChttps://www.facebook.com/pages/ML-Fa...8228829?ref=hl
Reply:Dross is caused by cutting too slow. If cutting by hand move the torch must faster....the dross free speed is just slightly below the speed that doesn't fully penetrate. Incorrect height also will cause dross on stainless.....for hand cutting drag on the plate....for mechanized cutting, use about a  .020" standoff.Jim Colt Originally Posted by [email protected] like my pm 30 but on 16 ga ss I get that pesky dross and that takes Alot of time to clean up. Am I just suffering from lack of adequate power?  Will the pm 45 be worth the upgrade cost?
Reply:Does it matter im using .#4 finish ss with the plastic protective film in place on the down side? Would you suggest I remove it first? P.s. thanks jim. You are not helping me NEED a pm 45!Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2Miller diversion 165Miller mig 211Hypertherm pm 30Milwaukee 6230 14 inch chop sawMd 45 mag drill (RIP; fell on its head)New MD 45! Thanks to the esposa!Finally got an O/A setup
Reply:The plastic masking will definitely affect dross. With more power you may be able to overcome the effects of the plastic. Jim Originally Posted by [email protected] it matter im using .#4 finish ss with the plastic protective film in place on the down side? Would you suggest I remove it first? P.s. thanks jim. You are not helping me NEED a pm 45!Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2
Reply:Originally Posted by [email protected]. thanks jim. You are not helping me NEED a pm 45!