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Choose the consumables

The Powermax45 with the T45v handheld torch comes with a full set of consumables for cutting installed on the torch,

spare electrodes and nozzles in the consumables box, and consumables for gouging in the consumables box. In non-

CE-regulated countries, you can also purchase unshielded consumables that are useful for certain applications.

With shielded consumables, you drag the torch tip along the metal to cut. With unshielded consumables, you must

keep the torch a small distance, about 2 mm (0.08 inch), away from the metal. Unshielded consumables generally have

a shorter life than shielded consumables; however, you may find that visibility and accessibility are better for some

applications.

Consumables for hand cutting are shown below. Notice that the retaining cap, swirl ring, and electrode are the same for

shielded, unshielded, and gouging applications. Only the shield (deflector for unshielded consumables) and the nozzle

are different.

For the best cut quality on thin gauge stainless steel, you may prefer to reduce the amperage setting to 30 amps and

use the T30v (Powermax30) 30 A consumables available from Hypertherm.

T45v shielded consumables

T45v gouging consumables

220674

Shield

220713

Retaining cap

220671

Nozzle

220670

Swirl ring

220669

Electrode