Hypertherm Powermax30 XP Service Manual

Powermax30 XP Service Manual 808150 Revision 0 51
4–Operation
Pierce a workpiece
If the metal is thinner than 6 mm (1/4 inch), use piercing to cut an interior feature. Piercing shortens the life of the
consumables.
The type of pierce to perform depends on the thickness of the metal. Hypertherm recommends:
 Straight pierce – For cutting metal that is thinner than 3 mm (1/8 inch).
 Rolling pierce – For cutting metal that is 3 mm (1/8 inch) or thicker.
1. Attach the ground clamp to the workpiece.
2. Straight pierce: Hold the torch perpendicular (90°) to the workpiece.
Rolling pierce: Hold the torch at an approximate 30° angle to the workpiece with the torch tip within 1.5 mm
(1/16 inch) of it before firing the torch.
3. Straight pierce: Press the torch trigger to start the arc.
Rolling pierce: Press the torch trigger to start the arc while still at an angle to the workpiece, then slowly rotate the
torch to the perpendicular (90°) position.
4. Hold the torch in place while continuing to press the trigger. When sparks exit from the bottom of the workpiece, the
arc has pierced the metal.

Hypertherm Powermax30 XP Specifications

General

Brand	Hypertherm
Model	Powermax30 XP
Category	Welding System
Language	English