powermax 125 on a samson 510 table w/ plasmacam??

[i_r_machinist]

This is a power plant's machine. Currently running a Powermax 85 on a beefed up Samson 510 table with Design Edge software. We seem to be moving into thicker plate, 1"-1.250". I've hit the duty cycle a few times and had to let the 85 cool down, plus piercing 3/4" is a bitch.
So, I'm looking to bump up to a 125a cutter. Anyone running the full range, 45a finecut to 125a in this kind of setup?
I looked at that sync cut stuff but it looks like the consumables would be much more expensive.
THC problems? Quick change torches from mechanical to hand? (Every handy, I have that setup at home.)
Any information would be helpful,
Thanks in advance
i_r_

[weldguy]

I have used teh non Sync 125 from 45 amp up to 125 and have had great success with it on sheet metal all the way up to thicker 1" plate. I would not expect you will see any problems with your THC by switching to a 125 however I have no experience with the Sync version. Sounds like the Sync system works well but yes the cost is more, they say it works out that it is not.

[SegoMan DeSigns]

By power plant I'm assuming 480 3 ph is not a problem as the 125 requires that voltage to run.

[i_r_machinist]

480v is what we run on the 85 machine. I think the microwave in my office is 480 also. The big plus I see on the sync stuff is that it would simplify things for when the welders use the table.
Thanks for the replies!
i_r_

[SegoMan DeSigns]

I figured as much on the voltage just wanted to cover that base

The 125 does not do the sync version here is the link to the machine:

https://www.hypertherm.com/en-US/hypert ... wermax125/

Click on the Buying Info tab to get the options you want then take that number to your favorite purchasing place.

I would do all options (Power supply with CPC port, voltage divider, and serial port) to cover any current or down the road bases)