Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP Plasma Cutters
Among the Most Sought-After Plasma Cutters on the Market
Hypertherm's Powermax 45 XP is consistently among the top-selling plasma cutting machines in the business for good reason. With its light weight, 1/2" cut capacity and 70% more power than competitive systems, the 45XP has enough power for the job site while remaining extremely portable. Smart Sense™ automatically monitors and adjusts air pressure for maximum performance. Consumables are available for fine feature cutting, extended reach cutting, gouging, precision gouging and marking - helping the 45XP rank among the best performance plasma cutters for home and professional use.

Some of our most popular Hypertherm Powermax 45 models include:
Hypertherm Powermax45 XP Plasma Cutters
Hypertherm Powermax45 XP A step up from the Powermax 45, this professional-grade plasma system ups the cut capacity to 5/8” (16mm) and offers faster cut speeds. Automatic gas adjustment makes for quick and simple setup and operation, while Hypertherm’s new Duramax ® Lock torches support both handheld and mechanized cutting of even more metal thicknesses, as well as precision gouging.
- Superior cut and gouge quality means you spend less time grinding and prepping edges
- Torch disable switch allows fast changeout of consumables
- Precision gouging process facilitates removal of spot welds
- Mark, score or dimple on mild steel, stainless steel or aluminum using air or argon gas
- Handheld and mechanized usage with CNC interface and FastConnect torch connection
- SmartSense technology ensures air pressure is always set right
Powermax 45 XP Consumables & Accessories
Welders Supply is your best online resource for Powermax 45XP consumables and accessories. We carry every piece in the five-piece stack as well as compatible Duramax torches and genuine Hypertherm accessories.
All Hypertherm Powermax 45XP Models | |||
---|---|---|---|
Power Supply Only | Handheld Torch Included | Machine Torch Included | |
Handheld Only | |||
CPC Port | |||
CPC & Serial Port |
Compare Hypertherm Powermax 45 vs 45XP Specs | ||
---|---|---|
Product |
Powermax 45 |
Powermax 45XP |
Price | Discontinued | $$ |
Cut Capacity | 1/2" | 1/2" |
Output Current | 20-45A | 20-45A |
Duty Cycle* | 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 |
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 |
Weight | 37 lbs (20' torch) | 32 lbs (20' torch) |
Power Supply | IGBT Inverter | IGBT Inverter |
Compatible with SmartSYNC Consumables? | No | With adapter |
Compatible with SmartSYNC Torches? | No | No |