The Equipment – Hypertherm powermax 1000
General Guidelines -- Torch Condition
Check the torch head
Are they the right parts?
Use the right consumables (next section) for the stock thickness
Are they in good working order?
The head should be relatively clean
The electrode should have a maximum pitting of 1/32”
The nozzle output orifice should be round
Not oval
Not oblong
Not the size of a pencil eraser
