I have a Hypertherm Max100 plasma cutter.

It used to work great.

As of now, it has developed a problem, which is that the arc develops
inside the head and burns it. Not sure why or what.

My question is, am I stuck with this torch head, or perhaps I can get
a completely different torch head? Is that like a TIG torch, that I
can replace with any other TIG torch?

i

Ignoramus29188 fired this volley in
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My question is, am I stuck with this torch head, or perhaps I can get
a completely different torch head? Is that like a TIG torch, that I
can replace with any other TIG torch?


??? The Hypertherm torches do have a 'sensor' in the face to detect the
cap is in place properly. I don't know if that's just a switch or
something special.

Otherwise... most of the brands I've used are pretty much alike, although
not all the consumables will interchange.

A new Hypertherm torch is - what - maybe a buck or a buck and a quarter?

They usually last almost forever, sans consumables.

Lloyd

On Monday, April 21, 2014 5:57:44 PM UTC-7, Ignoramus29188 wrote:
I have a Hypertherm Max100 plasma cutter.



It used to work great.



As of now, it has developed a problem, which is that the arc develops

inside the head and burns it. Not sure why or what.



My question is, am I stuck with this torch head, or perhaps I can get

a completely different torch head? Is that like a TIG torch, that I

can replace with any other TIG torch?



i

Yet another of the many of the questions you ask that is a complete waste of time. What's the reason you can't pick up the phone and call Hypertherm and ask them? They're a terrific company with awesome customer service.

Ignoramus29188 wrote:

I have a Hypertherm Max100 plasma cutter.

It used to work great.

As of now, it has developed a problem, which is that the arc develops
inside the head and burns it. Not sure why or what.

My question is, am I stuck with this torch head, or perhaps I can get
a completely different torch head? Is that like a TIG torch, that I
can replace with any other TIG torch?

i

The arc is supposed to initiate in the head (pilot arc) and then
transfer to the workpiece. If there is a "ground" a.k.a. work lead issue
that could cause the arc not to transfer properly and burn up the
consumables. Possibly also issues with the air solenoid valve could be a
problem. Perhaps give Hypertherm a buzz, or if I recall there was a
Hypertherm engineer active on the Yahoo plasma cutting group.