Operation, Operational controls, Design features – Hot Max Torches PL-25 User Manual
Page 11: Cutting speeds

Operation
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Operational Controls
The PL-25 Plasma Cutter has the following controls:
On/Off Power Switch
Output Current Control
Purge Button
Air Input Regulator
Design Features
Compact and Portable Design
115 Volts 15 or 20 Amps
12—25 Amp variable cut settings
Weighs only 48 Lbs
Cuts 3/4” mild steel, 1/2” stainless steel and
3/8” aluminum
9.5 foot torch assembly
15 foot ground connector
6 foot power cord
Immediate pilot arc.
Purge button
Built in pressure regulator with standard “M”
quick connect fitting
On-Off switch with LED power indicator
LED warning lights for thermal and pressure in-
dicators
Fan cooled for long life
No pre-heat
No distortion of metal
Clean cuts
Removes spot welds easily
Severance cuts to 7/8” with pre-heat
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Cutting Speeds
Cutting speeds vary greatly and depend on a number of factors. These include, but are not limited to:
Material Type
Material Thickness
Power Setting Selected
Drag or Offset Cutting
Temperature
Humidity
Drag cutting vs. offset cutting (holding the tip approximately 1/16 of an inch off of the material) is a user
preference decision. However, drag cutting requires slower cutting speeds and will wear out tips faster then
offset cutting.