The HYPERTHERM PMX 45XP Hand System is a portable plasma cutter designed for professional metal fabrication and cutting applications. It is suitable for operators seeking a compact and lightweight system with advanced features for cutting metals up to 16 mm (5/8") thickness.

This Powermax45 XP plasma cutter offers increased cutting capacity and faster cut speeds, delivering 1.5 times greater efficiency than oxyfuel on 6 mm (1/4") mild steel. It incorporates patented drag-cutting technology, making it user-friendly even for first-time operators. The system features Smart Sense technology to ensure accurate air pressure settings, enhancing cut quality and operational reliability.

The cutter supports both handheld and mechanized operations through a CNC interface and FastConnect torch connection. It is compatible with a wide range of Duramax Lock torches and consumables, enabling fine feature cutting, extended reach cutting, gouging, precision gouging such as spot weld removal, and marking. The torches are designed for high-impact and heat resistance, with SpringStart technology ensuring consistent starting and optimal torch performance.

Key advantages include:

• Exceptional portability due to small size and light weight for a 16 mm rated cutting system
• Operator-friendly patented drag-cutting technology
• Smart Sense technology for accurate air pressure control
• CNC interface enabled for automated cutting processes
• FastConnect torch connection for easy switching between handheld and mechanized use
• Extensive range of specialty consumables for diverse cutting and gouging applications
• Duramax Lock torches with high-impact and heat resistance
• SpringStart technology for reliable torch ignition
• Certified Hypertherm reliability for demanding industrial environments

The system includes torches specifically designed for the Powermax45 XP plasma cutter, such as the Hypertherm Duramax Lock 75 and 15 hand torches for various cutting and gouging tasks, and full-length machine torches compatible with CNC cutting tables, track cutters, and pipe cutters.