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Powermax45 XP plasma system

Power, precision, productivity — without compromise.

The Hypertherm Powermax45 XP is a versatile, industrial-grade plasma cutting system designed for high productivity across a wide range of cutting and gouging applications. Delivering up to 45 amps of output, it provides excellent cut quality and speed on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, both in handheld and mechanized operations. Advanced technologies such as Smart Sense™ gas pressure control, Duramax® Lock torches, and a CNC-ready interface ensure consistent performance, reduced downtime, and long consumable life. Engineered for demanding environments, the Powermax45 XP combines portability, durability, and cutting accuracy, making it a reliable solution for fabrication, maintenance, and industrial production workflows.

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Powermax 45 XP plasma system

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Powermax45 XP plasma system

Benefits

Easy to use

  • Small size and light weight provide exceptional portability for a 16 mm (5/8″) rated cutting system
  • Patented drag-cutting technology makes the Powermax45 XP easy to use, even for first-time operators
  • Smart Sense™ technology ensures that air pressure is always correctly set

Outstanding versatility

  • CNC interface and FastConnect™ torch connection support both handheld and mechanized operation
  • Wide range of torch and consumable styles for manual and automated cutting
  • Specialty consumables enable fine feature cutting, extended reach cutting, gouging, precision gouging, and marking

Maximum productivity

  • Cut speeds up to 1.5× faster than oxyfuel on 6 mm (1/4″) mild steel
  • Superior cut and gouge quality reduces grinding and edge preparation time
  • Torch disable switch enables faster and safer consumable changeouts

Powermax45 XP cutting performance

Rugged and reliable

  • Duramax® Lock torches designed for high-impact and heat resistance
  • SpringStart™ technology ensures consistent starting and stable torch performance
  • Hypertherm Certified™ reliability for demanding industrial environments

Designed for low environmental impact

  • Improved plasma cutting efficiency enables more cutting with less power
  • All plasma system components are recyclable
  • Lighter system design delivers higher cutting performance
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Technical Parameters

Specifications

Input voltages (±10%) CSA 200–240 V, 1-PH, 50–60 Hz
OR
480 V, 3-PH, 50–60 Hz1
CE/CCC 230 V, 1-PH, 50–60 Hz
OR
400 V, 3-PH, 50–60 Hz
Input current @ 6.5 kW CSA 200–240 V, 1-PH, 39/32 A
OR
480 V, 3-PH, 9.4 A1
CE/CCC 230 V, 1-PH, 33 A
OR
400 V, 3-PH, 10 A
Output current 10–45 A
Rated output voltage 145 VDC
Duty cycle @ 40°C (104°F) CSA 50% @ 45 A, 200–240 V, 1-PH
60% @ 41 A, 200–240 V, 1-PH
100% @ 32 A, 200–240 V, 1-PH
50% @ 45 A, 480 V, 3-PH
60% @ 41 A, 480 V, 3-PH
100% @ 32 A, 480 V, 3-PH
CE/CCC 50% @ 45 A, 230 V, 1-PH
60% @ 41 A, 230 V, 1-PH
100% @ 32 A, 230 V, 1-PH
50% @ 45 A, 400 V, 3-PH
60% @ 41 A, 400 V, 3-PH
100% @ 32 A, 400 V, 3-PH
Open circuit voltage (OCV) 275 VDC (200–240 V, CSA/CE/CCC and 480 V, CSA)
265 VDC (400 V CE/CCC)
Dimensions with handles 442 mm (17.4″) D; 173 mm (6.8″) W; 357 mm (14.1″) H
Weight with 6.1 m (20′) torch CSA 14 kg (31 lbs.)
CE/CCC 15 kg (33 lbs.)
Gas supply Cutting: air (clean, dry, oil-free), nitrogen, F5
Gouging: air (clean, dry, oil-free), nitrogen, F5
Marking: air (clean, dry, oil-free), argon
Recommended gas inlet flow rate / pressure 188 l/min (400 scfh) @ 5.9 bar (90 psi)
Input power cable length 3 m (10′)
Power supply type Inverter – IGBT
Engine drive requirement 12.5 kVA (10 kW) for full 45 A output
Electrical efficiency 88%
Recyclability 100%
Certifications CSA certified for use in the Americas and Asia (except China).
CCC for use in China.
CE, RCM, GOST-TR, UkrSEPRO, and Serbian AAA for Europe, Australia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, and other accepted regions.
Warranty Power supply: 3-year
Torch: 1-year

1 For use in North America only.

Engine-driven generator operation

Engine drive rating System output current Performance (arc stretch)
10 kW 45 A Full
8 kW 45 A Limited
6 kW 30 A Full

Cut capacity

Capacity Thickness Cut speed
Cutting
Recommended 16 mm (5/8″)
22 mm (7/8″)		 500 mm/min (20 ipm)
250 mm/min (10 ipm)
Severance (hand cutting) 29 mm (1-1/8″) 125 mm/min (5 ipm)
Pierce* 12 mm (1/2″)

* Pierce rating for handheld use or with automatic torch height control.

Capacity Metal removal rate Groove profile
Gouging
Typical gouge 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs.) per hour 3.2 mm (0.12″) D × 6.8 mm (0.26″) W

Production cut chart

Material Thickness
inches		 Current
amps		 Production cut speed*
ipm
Mild steel 10 GA 45 181
1/4 45 72
3/8 45 38
1/2 45 24
5/8 45 16
Stainless steel 10 GA 45 134
1/4 45 59
3/8 45 29
1/2 45 19
5/8 45 13
Aluminum 1/8 45 263
1/4 45 104
3/8 45 42
1/2 45 26
5/8 45 14
Material Thickness
mm		 Current
amps		 Production cut speed*
mm/min
Mild steel 3 45 5590
6 45 2110
10 45 920
12 45 690
16 45 400
Stainless steel 3 45 4725
6 45 1695
10 45 870
12 45 540
16 45 320
Aluminum 3 45 7120
6 45 3095
10 45 1015
12 45 745
16 45 340

* Production cut speeds are the results of Hypertherm laboratory testing. Actual cutting speeds may vary by application. Refer to the operator manual for details.

Resources

Manuals and documents

Powermax family brochure CE – A4
PDF (19.74MB) - DOWNLOAD

Powermax45 XP CSA CE CCC ENGLISH
PDF (747KB) - DOWNLOAD

Powermax45 XP Operator Manual (Revision 4)
PDF (17.26MB) - DOWNLOAD

Powermax45 XP infographic A4
PDF (207KB) - DOWNLOAD

Video Playlist

Video Playlist
1/3 videos
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Hypertherm Powermax45: System overview and demonstration
Hypertherm Powermax45: System overview and demonstration
2
Introducing the Powermax45 XP
Introducing the Powermax45 XP
3
Comparison of the Powermax30 AIR, Powermax30 XP, and Powermax45 systems
Comparison of the Powermax30 AIR, Powermax30 XP, and Powermax45 systems

Powermax45 XP plasma system

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