Fine cut for hypertherm 45?

[Rtodahl01]

I have a bunch of nozzles for my hypertherm 45m torch.
Trying to cut 1/4 inch material foes not penatrate at book specs.
I haven't seen any different part number to order other than what I have.
TrI'd slowing down and different voltages.hmm.

[Rtodahl01]

Bad o ring.
New consumables
Back on track

[whiskeymike]

I didn't think Fine cut was rated for 1/4". According to my manual for a 65, 45amp finecut goes to 10 gauge, less than half the thickness.

The other item to check is if they are legit and not knock off/counterfit consumables.

[Rtodahl01]

I have only bought hypertherm consumables.
Kinda funny about using factory parts on all my equipment.

[jimcolt]

The operators manual lists all of the available parts for the Powermax45. There are no Finecut parts for this system. Finecuts are designed for thin gauge with a maximum thickness of 10 gauge (1/8")....so they would not help on 1/4" anyway. Here are the available mechanized consumables. Be sure the part numbers you have match up with these. The Powermax45 will have no trouble piercing and cutting up through 1/2" steel. If you cannot penetrate 1/4" then you may have the wrong consumables, you may have a bad work cable (check connections for continuity), or you could have a missing or damaged torch oring or low inlet air pressure. Jim Colt Hypertherm

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[Rtodahl01]

follow up on this topic.
I have learned a lot.
first good clean air. no moisture. adequate air also.
also had to learn the software to control plunge while piercing.
Haven't tried any consumables accept hypertherm
things getting better as I learn to fine tune

[SeanP]

Finecut's might not be rated for 6mm but they don't half cut it well! a nice slow speed at 1200mm/min cuts those intricate bits A1.
They really are a godsend.
The new duramax torch a very worthwhile upgrade for the 45 machine, far more consistent cuts using the 45a parts as well.