Maximum cut speeds (mild steel)
Maximum cut speeds are the results of laboratory testing done by Hypertherm®. Actual cutting speeds may be different for different cutting applications.
| Material thickness | Maximum cut speed |
|---|---|
| 6 mm (1/4 inch) | 2286 mm/min (90 in/min) |
| 9 mm (3/8 inch) | 1219 mm/min (48 in/min) |
| 12 mm (1/2 inch) | 762 mm/min (30 in/min) |
| 16 mm (5/8 inch) | 508 mm/min (20 in/min) |
| 19 mm (3/4 inch) | 330 mm/min (13 in/min) |
| 25 mm (1 inch) | 178 mm/min (7 in/min) |