HYPERTHERM DURMAX MACHINE TORCH ON PRIMEWELD

[Patriot Steel]

Does anyone know if the above torch can be adapted to a PrimeWeld cut 60 plasma just courious.
Thanks

[acourtjester]

there are a few things to look at, first is does the PrimeWeld use blow back ignition on it's torches. The other is the electrical connection to the unit, the Hypertherm has a consumable safety switch in the torch and the fire signal it to the back of the Hypertherm unit. How does the air line connect in the torch.

[weldguy]

I wouldn't even bother trying, those machine are very different.

[Patriot Steel]

Thanks guy's
I'm just kicking something around I may switch to a Hypertherm I do signs and monograms and also race car and motorcycle fabrication and parts steel and aluminum any recommendations ?

[weldguy]

I would suggest buying a previously owned Powermax 45xp, 65, or 85 while you still can and spare yourself the added cost of the Sync system as long as you can. Me personally, when my Powermax 65 dies I will go back to a Thermal Dynamics and see how that goes.

[adbuch]

Thanks guy's
I'm just kicking something around I may switch to a Hypertherm I do signs and monograms and also race car and motorcycle fabrication and parts steel and aluminum any recommendations ?

I use and recommend the Hypertherm 45xp, as well as the Hypertherm Powermax 85. At this point, I probably would not hesitate to buy one of the newer Sync models if I needed something with greater cut capacity than the 45xp. They have the problems with their first version FineCut cartridge sorted out now and there are reports of cleaner cuts and longer consumable life using the Revised FineCut or any of the other cartridges. There is also an adapter available to use the Sync cartridges on the non-Sync Duramax torches as found on the 45xp, 65, 85, etc.

David

[acourtjester]

I'm with David on trusting Hypertherm, many manufactures introduce new products and sight problems. They see a problem and correct them soon as they can, how many cars have had recalls?? Depending on the thickness of the metal you cut the 45XP would be the first choice. I always buy the kits that have both torches, better then adding one later. Just leave the Duramax on the table and use the hand held for other cutting if needed.

[Patriot Steel]

Thank you i'm going to do more research and make decision.

[Polargtx]

You can actually buy a duramax torch for a primeweld here

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/225362078676?mk ... media=COPY

[weldguy]

You can actually buy a duramax torch for a primeweld here

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/225362078676?mk ... media=COPY

Very interesting! Thanks for the link.

[DSaul]

I have a Hypertherm Duramax torch on my Everlast 52i that was purchased from Plasmadyn on eBay. The consumables that came on the torch were a bit suspect and it was cutting with a bevel on only one side. I replaced all of the consumable parts with genuine Hypertherm parts and it cut great. It cuts way better than the Tecmo PTM 60 that it replaced and I can cut quite a bit faster too.

[SegoMan DeSigns]

I would suggest buying a previously owned Powermax 45xp, 65, or 85 while you still can and spare yourself the added cost of the Sync system as long as you can. Me personally, when my Powermax 65 dies I will go back to a Thermal Dynamics and see how that goes.

Agreed,

I posted this when the SYNC first come out and have not seen any hardcore evidence to prove it wrong:

Here is my rough cost break down on 65A consumables (I normally run 2 nozzles for every electrode)

$6
$6
$8
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$20 / 2 = $10 per change avg Vs $53 for the SYNC setup So that is $43 savings per change out.


If you change your consumables twice per:

Month that's $86 x 12 = $1,032 / yr
Week $86 x 52 = $4,472 / yr
Day $86 x 5 x 52 = $22,360 / yr

The new system can be compared to the Lotto as it is a tax on those who are really poor at math..

[weldguy]

The new system can be compared to the Lotto as it is a tax on those who are really poor at math..