Used Hypertherm Max 20

[Carl W.]

I have a chance to look at a Hypertherm max 20 that's used but in good condition. Is this too old of a unit for replacement parts?
I believe the asking price is around $100 give or take, yes or no for the price?
Will this unit cut thru mesh without a restart everytime it cuts thru a section?
What would the material thickness limits be for a clean cut?
Thanks in advance.

[Carl W.]

Anyone?
I have less than a hour before the business closes besides other people have shown an intrest.
Parts still available should I buy it?

[PUMPKINHEAD]

I'm probably too late, but consumables are still available.

[Carl W.]

I just got back, it's still there and in an estate antique store no less.
On the back is an inspection tag dated 11-76 plus a filter/regulator.
My fear was replacement consumable parts for a 31 year old machine.
My guess is clean cutting up to 3/16" material and thicker with lower quality.
This unit had a $125 tag marked down to $115 I bet he'll go lower, **** a good condition Skillsaw for $40.
I'll talk to him on tuesday and thanks for the information.

[PUMPKINHEAD]

Carl, if you do score it, Hypermax.org, seems to have the best selection of parts (torches and leads as well as consumables), and may have internal parts as well.

[Carl W.]

Quick answers with great people makes this forum the best around, thanks for the parts address. I know a small plasma machine but then it's for home hobby use like the 350 Synchro, 251 w/30A, lathe and Bridgeport.

[PUMPKINHEAD]

I know a small plasma machine but then it's for home hobby use like the 350 Synchro, 251 w/30A, lathe and Bridgeport.

believe me for that price i'd camp out to score it, there is one on E-bay going for $600 "buy it now" and it's broken (needs work).

it appears the MAX20 uses the PAC110 torch, the same torch is used on the Hypertherm PowerMax 350 & PowerMax 380(?) so consumables may be available at any LWS.

[Carl W.]

What is the air pressure required to run this machine plus the clearance between the torch and and the materal cut? I know nothing abot plasmas.
Will it sever .200" material, quality not an issue plus what is the maximum thickness for a quality cut?
When I go to test it what thickness material should I use and how many seconds per inch should I expect.
Thanks everyone.

[Carl W.]

What is the air pressure required to run this machine plus the clearance between the torch and and the materal cut? I know nothing
Will it sever .200" material, quality not an issue plus what is the maximum thickness for a quality cut?
When I go to test it what thickness material should I use and how many seconds per inch should I expect?
Thanks everyone.

[PUMPKINHEAD]

pressure 60-65PSI
sever 0.25
quality 0.187
rated 0.125

speed? 20-21" rated, 15-16" quality, SLOW" sever. these speeds may differ until you get comfortable.
stand off 1/16" maybe a lil' bit more. you could drag this machine, but it's harder on the consumables (double arcing)

manual: https://www.hypertherm.com/library/f...)/800710r4.pdf

PAC110 repair instructions: https://www.hypertherm.com/library/f...)/801200r0.pdf


literature email request: literature.request@hypertherm.com

street address and tele.:
Hypertherm, Inc.
Etna Road, P.O. Box 5010 Hanover
NH 03755 USA
603-643-3441 Tel (Main Office)
800-643-0030 Tel - Toll Free in USA and Canada


pdf of torch consumables and parts:
http://www.hypertherm.com/languages/...X20_oldrev.pdf