• Hypertherm (India) Thermal Cutting Private Limited

Plasma Cutting System for Thick SS & Aluminium

Hypertherm has launched a new 800 A HyPerformance® Plasma system for cutting thick stainless steel and aluminium. In addition to its ability to production pierce 3” (75 mm) and sever 6-1/4” (160 mm) thick metal, the system just as easily cuts thin metal – including gauge – without the need to switch torches. The new HyPerformance HPR800XD system’s thick piercing capability is due to PowerPierce™. This patent pending technology eliminates the need for pre-drilling and minimises damage to the torch by using a liquid cooled shield to repel molten metal during piercing and cutting. In testing, Hypertherm found there was no damage to its consumables or lessening of cut quality, even after piercing 3” (75 mm) thick stainless steel 400 times. The new HPR800XD delivers the industry’s widest process range, giving operators a new level of versatility. From 30 to 400 A, operators can use HyPerformance Plasma processes to mark, bevel, and cut mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium. This versatility is extended up to 800 A so operators can also cut thick stainless steel and aluminium with the same system. Until now, fabricators needing to cut a wide range of metals and thicknesses had to use two or more systems to complete the job. Other benefits of the new Hypertherm technology include an optional auto gas console for increased productivity and ease of use; the ability to cut, bevel, and mark using the same set of consumables; and a single quick disconnect torch for fast and efficient consumable changeovers. A number of industries – including the nuclear, petroleum, and defense sectors – are expected to benefit from this new Hypertherm system. Steel service centres will also benefit as the HPR800XD will allow them to utilise a single HyPerformance Plasma system to meet the widest possible range of industry and customer demands. The company designs and manufactures the world’s most advanced plasma cutting systems for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair. Its product line includes handheld and mechanized plasma systems, plasma and laser consumables, as well as CNC motion and height controls and cutting software.