Powermax 30

[jim8014]

Will a Powermax 30, edge start and cut 1/2" aluminum?

[jimcolt]

If the Powermax30 was being operated on 230 volts input (instead of 120) then it (with a very steady hand) would be able to do a very slow severance cut on 1/2" aluminum. Steel cuts much easier than aluminum, and Hypertherm rates the Powermax30 to sever 1/2" steel. Normally you would downgrade for aluminum and stainless by about 25%.

So, 1/2" aluminum is not recommended, however if you are patient and are running on 230 volts, you likely can sever it.

Jim Colt Hypertherm

Will a Powermax 30, edge start and cut 1/2" aluminum?

[Oldsarge]

Will a Powermax 30, edge start and cut 1/2" aluminum?

Hey Jim! You can bring that 1/2" down to the shop and check out the new 85 I'm setting up right now! (And if you're interested you can buy my 1250 with hand and machine torch while you're here! ) Getting the last bits & pieces I need hopefully by the weekend to be back up & running. Never cut that thick of aluminum, but would like to stretch the legs on this 85 and see what it can do!

Mike