The Powermax45 SYNC system
The Powermax45
SYNC® is a portable 45 A plasma cutting system that you can use for many handheld and mechanized cutting and gouging applications. The automatic gas and automatic voltage features make it easy to set up and use the system even if you have limited plasma cutting experience.
Make sure that you have all the components
It is important to make sure that you have all the components that come with your Powermax
SYNC®.
Correct position for the plasma power supply
Make sure that the plasma power supply is in a safe position and location before you operate the cutting system.
Connection requirements for electrical power
Use the Hypertherm® input current ratings to determine conductor sizes for power connection and installation instructions.
Step 4 – Install the cartridge
Install the correct cartridge for the cutting that you want to do. Unlock the torch to fire a plasma arc.
Controls and indicators on the hand torch
The SmartSYNC® torch has a status indicator Light Emitting Diode (LED).
Manual adjustments to gas pressure and current
The plasma power supply automatically sets the gas pressure and current to align with the Hypertherm® cartridge type, operating mode, the torch type, and the length of the torch lead.
Data contained on the cartridge
Each Hypertherm® cartridge contains data about how it has been used.
Overheating prevention and duty cycle
The duty cycle ratings help you to know how to operate a Powermax® system without overheating it.
Hand torch description
SmartSYNC® hand torches come in 75° and 15° models.
Start a cut from the workpiece edge
Slag produced during piercing can cause damage to the tip of the cartridge. Start the cut from the edge of the workpiece, when possible, to decrease this damage and to optimize cartridge life.
Pierce a workpiece
The hand torch can pierce interior features on metal. The type of pierce that you do relates to the thickness of the workpiece and the pierce capacity of the system.
Marking process guidelines
You can mark mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum by using a FineCut® cartridge with bottled air or shop-compressed air.
Get the most out of your cartridges
How often it is necessary to change the cartridge on your hand torch relates to many factors.
Guidelines for hand torch gouging
The width and the depth of the gouge contour are a result of five primary factors.
Start here: troubleshooting checklist
When a problem occurs, go through the troubleshooting checklist first. It is necessary to complete these steps before doing other troubleshooting procedures.
Maintenance for the cartridge
Do the recommended steps to help keep a cartridge operating correctly.
Maintenance for the air filter bowl and filter element
It is extremely important to keep a clean, dry gas line.