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Hypertherm Max Control Gouging Nozzle, for Duramax Lock (45A)
420419

Name: Hypertherm Max Control Gouging Nozzle, for Duramax Lock (45A)
SKU: 420419
Price: 7.60 GBP

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Hypertherm max control gouging parts are designed for more precise metal removal, achieving a shallow gouge profile and light washing applications.

Powermax 45 XP Consumables FAQs

Consumable sets for a 45 amp air plasma system: cutting, fine cutting, gouging and marking.

What different consumable sets exist for one plasma system?

A single plasma system often has several consumable sets, each built for a job. The main ones are standard drag cutting (hand torch), mechanised cutting (machine torch), fine cutting for thin sheet, gouging at higher or lower current, and marking at low current.

Sets differ mainly in the nozzle and shield, and sometimes the retaining cap and swirl ring. Choose by the job and the torch type, then confirm the exact parts against the system's parts list or manual rather than guessing from the look of the old part.

When are fine-cut consumables worth using?

Fine-cut consumables are made for intricate, small-feature shapes in thin sheet, where you want a narrower kerf, squarer edges and tighter tolerances. They give a stiffer, narrower arc than standard consumables.

They suit thinner mild and stainless steel at modest current; the system's cut chart sets the limits. They come in hand and machine versions. For thicker plate or fast general cutting, standard consumables are usually the better choice. Change settings between sheets if you need to, since steel can vary from batch to batch.

What matters when using fine-cut consumables on a machine torch?

On a CNC table, the machine largely decides cut quality. You need a rigid torch mount, reliable torch height control and enough cutting speed for smooth, square edges. Slow speed on thin sheet tends to give dross and a wider cut.

A shield is generally preferred to a deflector for better cut consistency and nozzle life. Wipe spatter off the front of the torch, because it affects cut quality, and always follow the system's cut chart for settings.

When would I use precision gouging consumables?

Precision gouging consumables remove small amounts of metal or weld at very low output current. They suit tidy work such as removing a tack, a small defect or a thin weld without cutting into the surrounding plate.

Because they run at low current, they are slow for heavy work, so use the higher-current gouging styles for that. Always match the nozzle and shield as a pair for the job and follow the manual for the current range.

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