Hypertherm Powermax45 XP
Key Specifications
output current
input voltage
cut capacity mild steel
cut capacity stainless
cut capacity aluminum
duty cycle
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Overview
At 14 kg (31 lbs), the Hypertherm Powermax45 XP is a 45 A plasma system one person can carry to the work, and it runs from a 200–240 V single-phase supply as well as 480 V three-phase. Output adjusts from 10–45 A. Hypertherm's recommended cut capacity is 16 mm (5/8 in) at 500 mm/min (20 ipm), or 22 mm (7/8 in) when the speed is halved to 250 mm/min (10 ipm).
It is listed for more than cutting. The gas row covers three processes: cutting and gouging on air, nitrogen or F5, and marking on air or argon. A table that cuts parts can therefore mark them from the same power supply, given the gas and consumables for that process.
Thickness limits are modest and should be read carefully. Pierce capacity is 12 mm (1/2 in), which is the working limit for nested parts on a CNC table; the 16 mm (5/8 in) figure assumes an edge start. Stainless steel and aluminum are each listed at 12 mm (1/2 in) recommended.
Duty cycle steps with current instead of holding one value. At the full 45 A it is 50%. Turn the output down to 41 A and it rises to 60%, and at 32 A the unit is rated 100%. The same three steps are listed for the 200–240 V single-phase and the 480 V three-phase supply, so the choice of input does not change how long it can cut. The case is 442 mm (17.4 in) deep, 173 mm (6.8 in) wide and 357 mm (14.1 in) high, and an engine drive needs 12.5 kVA (10 kW) for full 45 A output.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Current | 10–45 A |
| Input Voltage | CSA / 200–240 V, 1-PH, 50–60 Hz 480 V, 3-PH, 50–60 Hz1 |
| Cut Capacity Mild Steel | 16 mm (5/8 in) recommended; 25 mm (1 in) severance |
| Cut Capacity Stainless | 12 mm (1/2 in) recommended |
| Cut Capacity Aluminum | 12 mm (1/2 in) recommended |
| Duty Cycle | CSA / 50% @ 45 A, 200–240 V, 1-PH60% @ 41 A, 200–240 V, 1-PH100% @ 32 A, 200–240 V, 1-PH50% @ 45 A, 480 V, 3-PH60% @ 41 A, 480 V, 3-PH100% @ 32 A, 480 V, 3-PH |
| Electrical | 200-240 VAC single-phase |
| Output Voltage | 145 VDC |
| Open Circuit Voltage | 275 VDC (200–240 V, CSA/CE/CCC and 480 V, CSA) 265 VDC (400 V CE/CCC) |
| Floor Space Required | 442 mm (17.4 in) D x 173 mm (6.8 in) W x 357 mm (14.1 in) H |
| Machine Weight | CSA / 14 kg (31 lbs.) |
| Gas Supply | Cutting: air (clean, dry and oil-free), nitrogen, F5Gouging: air (clean, dry and oil-free), nitrogen, F5Marking: air (clean dry and oil-free) argon |
| Input Cable Length | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Engine Drive Requirement | 12.5 kVA (10 kW) for full 45 A output |
| Recommended Cut Capacity | 16 mm (5/8 in)22 mm (7/8 in) at 500 mm/min (20 ipm)250 mm/min (10 ipm) |
| Severance Capacity | 29 mm (1-1/8 in) at 125 mm/min (5 ipm) |
| Pierce Capacity | 12 mm (1/2 in) |
| Severance Capacity Mild Steel | 10 GA / 45 / 181 |
| Pierce Capacity Stainless Steel | 10 GA / 45 / 134 |
| Pierce Capacity Aluminum | 1/8 / 45 / 263 |
Specifications sourced from hypertherm.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Weighs 14 kg (31 lbs), less than half the 29 kg (64 lbs) of the Powermax65
- Runs on 200–240 V single-phase or 480 V three-phase input
- Gas row covers cutting, gouging and marking, with argon listed for marking and F5 for cutting and gouging
- 100% duty cycle at 32 A, 60% at 41 A and 50% at the full 45 A
- Recommended cut capacity of 16 mm (5/8 in) at 500 mm/min (20 ipm), or 22 mm (7/8 in) at 250 mm/min (10 ipm)
Limitations
- Pierce capacity is 12 mm (1/2 in), so thicker plate on a CNC table needs an edge start
- Duty cycle at the full 45 A is 50%
- Stainless steel and aluminum are limited to 12 mm (1/2 in) recommended
- Cutting 22 mm (7/8 in) means slowing to 250 mm/min (10 ipm)
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Yes. The CSA input row lists 200–240 V, single-phase, 50–60 Hz, alongside 480 V three-phase. The duty cycle figures are the same on both: 50% at 45 A, 60% at 41 A and 100% at 32 A. The input cable is 3 m (10 ft).
02
The recommended cut capacity is 16 mm (5/8 in) at 500 mm/min (20 ipm), or 22 mm (7/8 in) at 250 mm/min (10 ipm). Pierce capacity is 12 mm (1/2 in). Stainless steel and aluminum are each listed at 12 mm (1/2 in) recommended.
03
It depends on the current: 50% at 45 A, 60% at 41 A and 100% at 32 A, on either the 200–240 V single-phase or the 480 V three-phase supply. For long mechanized cuts in thin material, setting the output at 32 A removes the duty-cycle limit.
04
For cutting and for gouging the gas row lists air (clean, dry and oil-free), nitrogen or F5. For marking it lists air or argon. Air covers all three processes, so the other gases are choices for particular materials or finishes, not requirements.
05
The power supply is 442 mm (17.4 in) deep, 173 mm (6.8 in) wide and 357 mm (14.1 in) high, and the CSA model weighs 14 kg (31 lbs). To run it at the full 45 A from a generator, the engine drive needs 12.5 kVA (10 kW).
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