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I have an older hypertherm am going to buy a brand new powermax 45xp. Question is!!!
They sell one with 2 torches 75* and 15* torches
They sell another setup with just a machine torch.

To use the 15* torch I see you have to switch pin 6 to pin 8 on the torch and zip tie the switch for the cpc port to work

Is there any advantage with just buying the machine torch?

(I searched but can’t find this answer)

I would buy the machine torch since that’s what it’s designed for. If you plan to cut a lot of thin material you’ll want the machine torch as it has the ohmic touch off also. The hand torch will use a float switch. Cable routing is easier as well. I have the 25’ Duramax machine torch with my Powermax 85 on a 5x10 table.

Can I ask if it is necessary to get the Hypertherm WITH CPC control, I guess it seems obvious, but can't find it in the FAQ. Would be nice if you could use the Hypertherm Powermax 30.

acornKurt wrote: ↑Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:08 am Can I ask if it is necessary to get the Hypertherm WITH CPC control, I guess it seems obvious, but can't find it in the FAQ. Would be nice if you could use the Hypertherm Powermax 30.

Yes, you have to have the CPC control.

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ShawnM wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 2:26 pm I would buy the machine torch since that’s what it’s designed for. If you plan to cut a lot of thin material you’ll want the machine torch as it has the ohmic touch off also. The hand torch will use a float switch. Cable routing is easier as well. I have the 25’ Duramax machine torch with my Powermax 85 on a 5x10 table.

Shawn,
Well I’ve come across 2 plasma cutters that I got for a great price! They are Hypertherm powermax 65 and an 85. I will be mainly cutting material from .1” to .375” Since you own the 85…. if I used the powermax 85 would that be overkill? It would be nice knowing that I have the ability to cut larger material if needed.

Oh and I got the machine torch with the ohmic sensor.

Nice. Do you have a torch float switch that will work with the machine torch?

I do that’s how I have it hooked up. But maybe I can take that out with the ohmic sensor?

I cut thick material so the 85 was necessary. It’s also not a hobby machine so speed is important also. If I didn’t need the 85 then I’d save the money for other goodies. Even the 65 will cut up to 3/4” material but I believe it’s an edge start.

Is this a hobby machine or for production work? This is what I’d base my decision on. Just my 2 cents.

The ohmic sensor is better for thin material but if you have a water table then you might want both.

I guess I need to look at the manual on the 65 and see if there’s a difference between the 65 and 85 as far as edge start. I guess I’m unsure the meaning behind that as far as if I’m cutting out a sign am I not able to cut inside cuts without doing something? I guess I never heard of that.