Hypertherm Powermax45 XP plasma offers 6.5 kW

Hypertherm has released its Powermax45 XP plasma system, the successor to its established Powermax range. Delivering 6.5 kW of output power, which Hypertherm says is 70% more than many competitive systems, the Powermax45 XP can cut material up to 16 mm thick, and sever material nearly twice that dimension.

A newly-developed low-amp process makes it easy to mark, score and create precision gouges, says Hypertherm, while the lighter design makes it more portable. Moreover, versatility is further enhanced by the availability of 11 different torch styles for handheld and mechanised use, plus a variety of consumable types for specialised cutting and gouging applications.

The system comes with many Hypertherm-only innovations, including a newly-devised Duramax lock torch which has a ‘torch disable’ switch for quick replacement of consumables, a FastConnect torch to quickly switch between different torches, and Smart Sense technology that automatically adjusts gas pressure and flow.