Select The Correct Cutting Cartridge - Hypertherm SYNC Powermax 65 Operator's Manual

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Cut with the Hand Torch
The FastConnect quick-disconnect system that lets you easily remove the torch to move the
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system or to change from one torch to another
For information about the thicknesses you can cut and pierce with a SmartSYNC hand torch, refer
to Cutting specifications

Select the correct cutting cartridge

Hypertherm offers the following types of hand-cutting cartridges, which can be used with both the
15° and the 75° SmartSYNC hand torches:
For a full list of the cutting and gouging cartridges available, refer to the
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Powermax65/85/105 SYNC Parts Guide (810490).
If your preference is to keep a standoff while cutting, you can use the gray mechanized
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cutting cartridges on your SmartSYNC hand torch.
For information on gouging processes and cartridges, refer to
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on page 111.
Plasma power supplies are shipped with a starter set of Hypertherm cartridges.
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96
on page 35.
Cartridge Type
Drag-cutting
(yellow)
FineCut
®
(yellow)
HyAccess
(black)
FlushCut
(black)
Purpose
Use these cartridges to drag the
torch on the workpiece (drag-cut)
for the widest range of cutting
applications.
Use these cartridges to get a
hand
narrower kerf on thin mild steel
and stainless steel up to 3 mm
(10 gauge).
Use these cartridges to increase
the range of the hand torch to cut
TM
in hard-to-reach areas or
confined spaces. Refer to
Guidelines for HyAccess
specialty cartridges
Use these cartridges to remove
TM
lugs, bolts, pad eyes, and other
attachments without piercing or
damaging the workpiece below.
Gouge with the Hand Torch
810470 Operator Manual
on page 106.
Powermax65/85/105 SYNC