Hot Max Torches PL-40 - Manual (Page 11)

Operation
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Operational Controls
The PL-40 Plasma Cutter has the following con-
trols:
 On/Off Power Switch
 Output Current Control
 Air Input Regulator
Design Features
 Compact and Portable Design
 220V @ 40 Amps—110V @33 Amps
 14—40 Amp variable cut settings
 Weighs only 27 Lbs
 Cuts 3/4” mild steel, 1/2” stainless steel and
3/8” aluminum (at 220 Volts)
 20 foot torch assembly
 9 foot ground connector
 6 foot power cord
 Immediate pilot arc.
 Built in pressure regulator.
 On-Off switch with LED power indicator
 LED warning light for thermal or pressure indi-
cator.
 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 (at 220
Volts)
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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.