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7 reasons
plasma beats oxyfuel
Plasma is rapidly becoming the cutting technology of choice. Fast cut speeds, superior cut quality,
and ease-of-use are just a few of plasma’s advantages.

1 Better cut quality

Plasma cuts have less dross, less warping, and
a smaller heat-affected zone. 5 Easier to use
No gases to regulate, no flame chemistry
to master. And Hypertherm torches are
designed for dragging the torch across
the plate. There’s
no standoff to
maintain.

Plasma cut sample Oxyfuel cut sample

2 Greater productivity
With significantly faster cut speeds, plasma
outperforms oxyfuel even before you consider
oxyfuel’s Cut speeds on 1/2" mild steel
6 Increased flexibility
Cut or gouge mild steel, aluminum, stainless,
copper, and most other metals. And use it
to cut stacked metal, metal grate, or even
preheat time 60 rusty or
inches per minute

50
and secondary 40 painted
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3 Lower cost per part

With operating costs
spread over more parts
per hour, you have a
7 Improved safety
The most popular fuel gas for oxyfuel is
acetylene, a highly flammable and unstable
gas. With Powermax systems,
lower cost per part. compressed air is the only
gas you need.

4
Higher profitability
Lower operating Operating cost per foot
costs and greater $0.80

productivity $0.70
Powermax1650
$0.60 Oxyfuel
results in more
$0.50
profit for you.
($) Cost per foot of cutting

$0.40

$0.30

$0.20

$0.10

$0
1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1"
Visit www.PlasmaVersusOxyfuel.com
to learn more.
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Which Powermax® system is right for you?

Powermax30 Powermax45 Powermax1000 Powermax1250 Powermax1650

Handheld cut capacity
Recommended 1/4" (6 mm)
Maximum 3/8" (10 mm)
Severance 1/2" (12 mm)
Handheld cut capacity Handheld cut capacity Handheld cut capacity Handheld cut capacity
Recommended 1/2" (12 mm) Recommended 3/4" (19 mm) Recommended 7/8" (22 mm) Recommended 1-1/4" (32 mm)
Maximum 3/4" (19 mm) Maximum 1" (25 mm) Maximum 1-1/8" (29 mm) Maximum 1-1/2" (38 mm)
Severance 1" (25 mm) Severance 1-1/4" (32 mm) Severance 1-1/2" (38 mm) Severance 1-3/4" (44 mm)
Mechanized pierce capacity Mechanized pierce capacity Mechanized pierce capacity Mechanized pierce capacity
Maximum 3/8" (10 mm) Maximum 1/2" (12 mm) Maximum 5/8" (16 mm) Maximum 3/4" (19 mm)

Switch to a Powermax plasma system and experience these advantages:

Better cut quality Higher profit Increased flexibility
Greater productivity Easier to use Improved safety
Lower cost per part

Notes:

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