OPERATION
4-10 powermax30 Operator Manual
Cut chart
The cut chart below is based on the use of 30-amp standard consumables and drag cutting.
Retaining cap
Nozzle
Electrode
Swirl ring
T30v torch
Optional
deflector
* To cut material thicker than 1/4 inch (6 mm), start torch at edge of material.
Material thickness
Material
Arc
current
(A)
Maximum
cutting speed
gauge or
inches millimeters
inches per
minute
millimeters
per minute
18 ga. 1,3 Mild steel 30 394 10007
10 ga. 3,4 Mild steel 30 87 2210
3/16" 4,8 Mild steel 30 52 1321
1/4" 6,0 Mild steel 30 33 838
3/8" 9,0 Mild steel 30 15 381
18 ga. 1,3 Stainless steel 30 221 5613
10 ga. 3,4 Stainless steel 30 55 1397
1/4" 6,0 Stainless steel 30 24 610
3/8" 9,0 Stainless steel 30 11 279
18 ga. 1,3 Aluminum 30 399 10135
10 ga. 3,4 Aluminum 30 78 1981
1/4" 6,0 Aluminum 30 26 660
3/8" 9,0 Aluminum 30 11 279
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