Understanding Capacity Ratings

	Cut capacity is frequently the most important factor in selecting a Powermax system. Powermax capacity ratings are a function of cut speed, material thickness and cut quality. Handheld cutting
	RecommendedThe thickness of mild steel on which the system delivers good cut quality and speeds at or greater than 20" (500 mm) per minute. Eighty percent or more of cutting should be at the recommended thickness.
	Maximum The thickness of mild steel on which the system delivers good cut quality but at reduced speeds of 10" (250 mm) per minute. Twenty percent or less of cutting should be at the maximum thickness.
	Severance The thickness of mild steel that can be reasonably severed, but with poor cut quality and at slow speed. Cutting the severance thickness should be infrequent.
	Mechanized cutting
	Maximum The thickness of mild steel that may be pierced with good cut quality and without excessive wear on the consumable parts. If edge starting, the cut capacity is the same as handheld capacity.

Handheld cutting