Hypertherm Powermax125 plasma system overview with features and benefits. The Powermax125 is a powerful, versatile air plasma system for handheld and mechanized cutting and gouging.

1. Powermax125 Product Training
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2. Powermax125 Product Training
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3. More power to build
• The Powermax125 is the
newest addition to the
Powermax family
• The Powermax125 is a
professional-grade metal
cutting and gouging system
• The Powermax125 is the
highest amperage Powermax
ever made and the most
powerful air plasma on the
market
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4. Powermax product line
System
Powermax30
Powermax45
Powermax65
Output current
15 – 30 A
20 – 45 A
20 – 65 A
Recommended
capacity
1/4”
6 mm
1/2”
12 mm
Severance
capacity
1/2”
12 mm
Duty cycle @
max output
100% duty cycle
Weight
(with torch)
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Powermax85
Powermax105
Powermax125
25 – 85 A
30 – 105 A
30 – 125 A
3/4”
20 mm
1”
25 mm
1-1/4”
32 mm
1-1/2”
38 mm
1”
25 mm
1-1/4”
32 mm
1-1/2”
38 mm
2”
50 mm
2-1/4”
56 mm
35 – 50%
50%
40 – 50%
40 – 60%
50 – 80%
100%
18 – 21 A
32 A
46 A
66 A
74 – 94 A
125 A
20 lbs
9 kg
37 lbs
17 kg
64 lbs
29 kg
71 lbs
32 kg
100 lbs
45 kg
105 lbs
48 kg

5. System capabilities
Cutting
Thickness
Cut speed
Recommended
1-1/2”
38 mm
18 ipm
457 mm/min
1-3/4”
44 mm
10 ipm
250 mm/min
Severance
2-1/4”
57 mm
5 ipm
125 mm/min
Pierce
1”
25 mm
Gouging
Metal removal rate
Typical gouge
27.6 lbs/hr
Input voltages
480 V, 3-PH, 50/60 Hz CSA
600 V, 3-PH, 50/60 Hz CSA
400 V, 3-PH, 50/60 Hz CE
380 V, 3-PH, 50/60 Hz CCC
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12.52 kg/hr

6. Consumables
• 125 A consumables are patent
pending
• Consumable life up to four
times longer than competitors
• Spring Start™ technology
• Provide extended life when
used on Powermax105 (must
be used with 125 A torch)
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7. Consumables
• Larger consumables help with
cooling
• Larger plunger on electrode
improves connection with torch
• Tapered swirl ring fits with
electrode for better alignment
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• Flow-through nozzle design
increases consumable life
• Shield baffles and mixing
channel create uniform flow for
improved cooling

8. Duramax Hyamp torches
• Duramax performance and
reliability
• Improved trigger design for
safety and reliability
• 85º and 15º hand torches
• Standard and mini 180º
machine torches
• FastConnect™
• Lighter aluminum torch body in
hand torch
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9. Duramax Hyamp torches
• Coming soon
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2' (.6 m) Long torches
4' (1.2 m) Long torches
45º and 90º

10. Power supply
• Simple front panel with LCD
display
• Recessed connections for
torch and work cable
• Three connection styles of the
removable work lead
• Four modes of operation
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11. Power supply
• Excellent clean side/dirty side
separation
• Angled vents allow better
cooling while limiting
contamination
• Digital signal processing
• Electrode end-of-life detection
• Powercool™
• Smart Sense™ technology
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12. Automation capabilities
• CPC and arc voltage (ratio)
standard
• Machine interface with 5
selectable arc voltages
• Available serial interface
• Available on/off pendant
• Production pierce capacity of
1” (25 mm)
• 100% duty cycle
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13. Gouging capabilities
• Metal removal rate of 27.6 lbs
(12.52 kg) per hour
• Up to 3.5” (89 mm) arc stretch
• Transfer height near 1” (25
mm)
• Gouging charts
• 15º torch for improved control
and visibility
• Less smoke and noise than
carbon arc gouging
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14. Powermax125 key benefits
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Maximum productivity
Low operating costs
Easy-to-use
Reliability

15. Maximum productivity
• Faster than oxyfuel on many
thicknesses; 5 times greater on
1/2” (12 mm) mild steel
• Superior cut and gouge quality
means less time on secondary
operations
• Maximized cutting time with
100% duty cycle
Over 550% faster
on ½” (12 mm)
Powermax125
Oxyfuel
1/2"
(12 mm)
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1"
(25 mm)
1-1/2"
(38 mm)

16. Low operating costs
• Reduced costs with
consumable life four times
longer than competition
• Cost-per-foot of cut lower due
to fast cut speeds
• Electrode end-of-life detection
protects from torch and
workpiece damage
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17. Easy to use
• Whether cutting or gouging,
Smart Sense technology
eliminates manual air pressure
adjustments
• FastConnect allows easy to
use torch styles for all types of
jobs
• Simple front panel and controls
• Nozzle shielding allows drag
cutting, straight edge, and
templates
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18. Reliability
• Intense testing exaggerates anticipated real-world abuse
Improve
design
Root cause
analysis
Extensive live
arc testing
Aggressive
mechanical
testing
Start of product
development
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What
breaks?
Product
launch
Highly
Accelerated
Life Testing
Re-test

19. Accessories for the Powermax125
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20. Visit www.hypertherm.com for more information
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