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STV® Parameters for Hypertherm 45®XP​

The following Hypertherm® Plasma Cut Settings have been re-arranged specifically for STV®CNC Plasma Table Owners. (For Air Plasma Shielded Consumables).  Select any of the Hypertherm models below to quick jump to the corresponding section:

Hypertherm 45®XP

Hypertherm 65®

Hypertherm 85®

Hypertherm 105®

Hypertherm 125®

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Hypertherm 45®XP
Mild Steel - Standard Consumables

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Material thickness Cut Speed 1 Cut Speed 2 Cutting Height THC Piercing Height Piercing Time Floating Height
16 Gauge
249
229
0.06
128
0.15
100
0.5
14 Gauge
225
205
0.06
128
0.15
200
0.5
10 Gauge
129
109
0.06
128
0.15
400
0.5
3/16”
85
65
0.06
129
0.15
500
0.5
1/4″
48
28
0.06
130
0.15
600
0.5
3/8″
33
13
0.06
136
0.15
800
0.5
1/2″
18
13*
0.06
141
0.15
1000
0.5
5/8″
13
8*
Edge Start
146
Edge Start
Edge Start
0.5
3/4″
7
2*
Edge Start
151
Edge Start
Edge Start
0.5
7/8″
6
1*
Edge Start
154
Edge Start
Edge Start
0.5
1″
4
1*
Edge Start
157
Edge Start
Edge Start
0.5
Please Note: “Floating height” has been set at 0.5” inch as default, but can be changed to your preference.
Please Note: “Cut Speed 2” has been set 20” in/min slower than “Cut Speed 1”. Adjust Accordingly within 20-40” in/min.
Please Note: “Cut Speed 2” with a ( * ) has been set 5” in/min slower than “Cut Speed 1”. Adjust Accordingly within 5 – 8” in/min.
Gas Flow Rate – slpm/scfh: 151/320 Hot (cut flow); 184/390 Cold (post flow)

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Hypertherm 45®XP
Mild Steel - FineCut® Consumables

Material Thickness Current Cut Speed 1 Cut Speed 2 Cutting Height THC Piercing Height Piercing Time Floating Height
26 Gauge
40A
325
305
0.06
78
0.15
0.0
0.5
24 Gauge
40A
325
305
0.06
78
0.15
0.0
0.5
22 Gauge
40A
325
305
0.06
78
0.15
100
0.5
20 Gauge
40A
325
305
0.06
78
0.15
100
0.5
18 Gauge
45A
325
305
0.06
78
0.15
200
0.5
16 Gauge
45A
250
230
0.06
78
0.15
400
0.5
14 Gauge
45A
200
180
0.06
78
0.15
400
0.5
12 Gauge
45A
120
100
0.06
78
0.15
500
0.5
10 Gauge
45A
95
75
0.06
78
0.15
500
0.5
Please Note: “Floating height” has been set at 0.5” inch as default, but can be changed to your preference.
Please Note: “Cut Speed 2” has been set 20” in/min slower than “Cut Speed 1”. Adjust Accordingly within 20-40” in/min.
Gas Flow Rate – slpm/scfh: 155/330 Hot (cut flow); 215/460 Cold (post flow)

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Hypertherm 45®XP
Mild Steel - FineCut® Consumables (LOW SPEED)

Material Thickness Current Cut Speed 1 Cut Speed 2 Cutting Height THC Piercing Height Piercing Time Floating Height
26 Gauge
30A
150
130
0.06
70
0.15
0.0
0.5
24 Gauge
30A
150
130
0.06
68
0.15
0.0
0.5
22 Gauge
30A
150
130
0.06
70
0.15
100
0.5
20 Gauge
30A
150
130
0.06
71
0.15
100
0.5
18 Gauge
40A
150
130
0.06
73
0.15
200
0.5
16 Gauge*
40A
150
130
0.06
75
0.15
400
0.5
14 Gauge*
45A
150
130
0.06
76
0.15
400
0.5
12 Gauge
45A
120
100
0.06
78
0.15
500
0.5
10 Gauge
45A
95
75
0.06
78
0.15
500
0.5
Please Note: “Floating height” has been set at 0.5” inch as default, but can be changed to your preference.
Please Note: “Cut Speed 2” has been set 20” in/min slower than “Cut Speed 1”. Adjust Accordingly within 20-40” in/min.
Please Note: “Material” with a ( * ) is not a dross-free cut.
Gas Flow Rate – slpm/scfh: 155/330 Hot (cut flow); 215/460 Cold (post flow)

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Hypertherm 45®XP
Stainless Steel - Standard Consumables

Material thickness Cut Speed 1 Cut Speed 2 Cutting Height THC Piercing Height Piercing Time Floating Height
16 Gauge
237
217
0.06
125
0.15
100
0.5
14 Gauge
230
210
0.06
126
0.15
200
0.5
10 Gauge
90
70
0.06
130
0.15
400
0.5
3/16”
63
43
0.06
131
0.15
500
0.5
1/4″
40
20
0.06
131
0.15
600
0.5
3/8″
26
6
0.06
137
0.15
800
0.5
1/2″
12
7*
0.06
142
0.18
1200
0.5
5/8″
10
5*
0.06
145
Edge Start
Edge Start
0.5
3/4″
7
2*
0.06
148
Edge Start
Edge Start
0.5
7/8″
5
1*
0.06
151
Edge Start
Edge Start
0.5
Please Note: “Floating height” has been set at 0.5” inch as default, but can be changed to your preference.
Please Note: “Cut Speed 2” has been set 20” in/min slower than “Cut Speed 1”. Adjust Accordingly within 20-40” in/min.
Please Note: “Cut Speed 2” with a ( * ) has been set 5” in/min slower than “Cut Speed 1”. Adjust Accordingly within 5 – 8” in/min.
Gas Flow Rate – slpm/scfh: 151/320 Hot (cut flow); 184/390 Cold (post flow)

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Hypertherm 45®XP
Stainless Steel - FineCut® Consumables

Material Thickness Current Cut Speed 1 Cut Speed 2 Cutting Height THC Piercing Height Piercing Time Floating Height
26 Gauge
40A
325
305
0.02
68
0.08
0.0
0.5
24 Gauge
40A
325
305
0.02
68
0.08
0.0
0.5
22 Gauge
40A
325
305
0.02
68
0.08
100
0.5
20 Gauge
40A
325
305
0.02
68
0.08
100
0.5
18 Gauge
45A
325
305
0.02
68
0.08
200
0.5
16 Gauge
45A
240
220
0.02
70
0.08
400
0.5
14 Gauge
45A
200
180
0.02
70
0.08
400
0.5
12 Gauge
45A
120
100
0.02
80
0.08
500
0.5
10 Gauge
45A
75
55
0.02
80
0.08
600
0.5
Please Note: “Floating height” has been set at 0.5” inch as default, but can be changed to your preference.
Please Note: “Cut Speed 2” has been set 20” in/min slower than “Cut Speed 1”. Adjust Accordingly within 20-40” in/min.
Gas Flow Rate – slpm/scfh: 155/330 Hot (cut flow); 215/460 Cold (post flow)

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Hypertherm 45®XP
Stainless Steel - FineCut® Consumables (LOW SPEED)

Material Thickness Current Cut Speed 1 Cut Speed 2 Cutting Height THC Piercing Height Piercing Time Floating Height
26 Gauge
30A
150
130
0.02
69
0.08
0.0
0.5
24 Gauge
30A
150
130
0.02
69
0.08
0.0
0.5
22 Gauge
30A
150
130
0.02
69
0.08
100
0.5
20 Gauge
30A
150
130
0.02
69
0.08
100
0.5
18 Gauge
40A
145
125
0.02
69
0.08
200
0.5
16 Gauge
40A
115
95
0.02
69
0.08
400
0.5
14 Gauge
40A
110
90
0.02
69
0.08
400
0.5
12 Gauge
45A
120
100
0.02
80
0.08
500
0.5
10 Gauge
45A
75
55
0.02
80
0.08
600
0.5
Please Note: “Floating height” has been set at 0.5” inch as default, but can be changed to your preference.
Please Note: “Cut Speed 2” has been set 20” in/min slower than “Cut Speed 1”. Adjust Accordingly within 20-40” in/min.
Gas Flow Rate – slpm/scfh: 155/330 Hot (cut flow); 215/460 Cold (post flow)

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Hypertherm 45®XP
Aluminum - Standard Consumables

EXPLOSION HAZARD – CUTTING WITH ALUMINUM NEAR WATER. Do not cut aluminum alloys underwater or on a water table UNLESS you can prevent the accumulation of hydrogen gas. Never cut aluminum-lithium alloys in the presence of water. Aluminum can react with water to produce hydrogen, resulting in a potentially explosive condition that can detonate during plasma cutting operations. Refer to the Safety and Compliance Manual (80669C) for more information.

Material thickness Cut Speed 1 Cut Speed 2 Cutting Height THC Piercing Height Piercing Time Floating Height
1/10″
240
220
0.06
126
0.15
200
0.5
1/8″
170
150
0.06
131
0.15
400
0.5
3/16″
120
100
0.06
134
0.15
400
0.5
1/4″
70
50
0.06
137
0.15
500
0.5
3/8″
36
16
0.06
141
0.15
700
0.5
1/2″
21
16*
0.06
145
Edge Start
Edge Start
0.5
5/8″
15
10*
0.06
152
Edge Start
Edge Start
0.5
3/4″
8
3*
0.06
158
Edge Start
Edge Start
0.5
Please Note: “Floating height” has been set at 0.5” inch as default, but can be changed to your preference.
Please Note: “Cut Speed 2” has been set 20” in/min slower than “Cut Speed 1”. Adjust Accordingly within 20-40” in/min.
Please Note: “Cut Speed 2” with a ( * ) has been set 5” in/min slower than “Cut Speed 1”. Adjust Accordingly within 5 – 8” in/min.
Gas Flow Rate – slpm/scfh: 151/320 Hot (cut flow); 184/390 Cold (post flow)

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