Hypertherm HPR260XD

Est. $80,000 – $180,000 Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

plasma power source

HPR260XD, 260A

max cutting thickness mild steel

50 mm (2 in)

max cutting thickness stainless steel

40 mm (1.6 in)

max cutting thickness aluminum

40 mm (1.6 in)

recommended cut thickness range

3–38 mm

output current range

30–260 A

How much does the Hypertherm HPR260XD cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$80,000 – $180,000

Our best estimate for a cnc plasma cutting in this class — not a quote from Hypertherm. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Hypertherm HPR260XD is a plasma power source for CNC cutting tables with a listed output range of 30–260 A. The listed figures put its maximum cut at 50 mm (2 in) in mild steel and 40 mm (1.6 in) in both stainless steel and aluminum, with a recommended working range of 3–38 mm. Treat these as listed values and confirm them against the manual and data plate of the unit in front of you.

The gap between the 50 mm maximum and the 38 mm top of the recommended range is the figure to plan around. Plate above 38 mm is inside the maximum but outside the range the table recommends, so a shop that cuts thick plate every day should size its work to the lower number. Gas options are listed as O2, N2, H35, F5 and Air. The listed processes are HyDefinition, True Hole and Bevel, with bevel cutting up to 45°.

Installation needs three-phase power, listed as 200–600 VAC, and the power supply alone is given as approximately 290 kg. The control row reads Hypertherm CNC or third-party compatible, so the source is not tied to one controller. The 25,400 mm/min positioning speed in the table is marked table dependent: it describes the gantry the unit is mounted on, not the power source. Consumable life is listed as up to 1,000+ starts per set.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Plasma Power Source	HPR260XD, 260A
Max Cutting Thickness Mild Steel	50 mm (2 in)
Max Cutting Thickness Stainless Steel	40 mm (1.6 in)
Max Cutting Thickness Aluminum	40 mm (1.6 in)
Recommended Cut Thickness Range	3–38 mm
Output Current Range	30–260 A
Input Voltage	200–600 VAC, 3-phase
Bevel Cutting Capability	Up to 45°
Gas Options	O2, N2, H35, F5, Air
Positioning Speed	Up to 25,400 mm/min (table dependent)
Control System	Hypertherm CNC / Third-party compatible
Cutting Processes	HyDefinition, True Hole, Bevel
Consumable Life	Up to 1,000+ starts per set
Machine Weight	Approx. 290 kg (power supply)

Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Listed output of 30–260 A, with a recommended cutting range that starts at 3 mm and runs to 38 mm
Maximum listed cut of 50 mm (2 in) in mild steel and 40 mm (1.6 in) in stainless steel and aluminum
Five listed gas options (O2, N2, H35, F5 and Air), so the process gas can be matched to the material
Bevel cutting listed up to 45°, alongside the HyDefinition and True Hole processes

Limitations

The recommended range stops at 38 mm, well short of the 50 mm (2 in) mild steel maximum
Stainless steel and aluminum are limited to 40 mm (1.6 in), against 50 mm (2 in) in mild steel
The power supply alone is listed at approximately 290 kg and needs a 200–600 VAC three-phase supply, so it is a fixed installation
The 25,400 mm/min positioning speed is table dependent and says nothing about the power source itself

Best For

Mild steel plate inside the listed 3–38 mm recommended range Stainless steel and aluminum up to the listed 40 mm (1.6 in) Bevelled edges for weld preparation, up to the listed 45° Tables run from a Hypertherm CNC or a compatible third-party control

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How thick can the HPR260XD cut?

The listed maximum is 50 mm (2 in) in mild steel and 40 mm (1.6 in) in stainless steel and in aluminum. The recommended cut thickness range is narrower, 3–38 mm, and that is the range to use when judging whether everyday work fits the machine.

02 What electrical supply does the HPR260XD need?

The listed input is 200–600 VAC, three-phase. The table does not give input current, so the breaker and cable have to be sized from the data plate of the actual unit, which also shows the voltage that unit is built for. The power supply is listed at approximately 290 kg.

03 Which gases does the HPR260XD run on?

The gas options row lists O2, N2, H35, F5 and Air. The table does not say which gas goes with which material or thickness, so take the pairing from the cut charts in the system manual before ordering gas supplies.

04 Can the HPR260XD cut bevels?

Bevel is one of the three listed cutting processes, with bevel capability up to 45°. The angle also depends on the torch carriage of the cutting table, which this table does not describe, so check the table builder's bevel head before planning weld-prep work.