HyPerformance HPR260XD
Note: The HPR260XD power supply is no longer manufactured. However, Hypertherm continues to make original torches, replacement torches, consumables and repair parts. Our Technical Service Associates will continue to support this product.
The HyPerformance® HPR260XD plasma system has been designed and built for maximum performance and productivity in x-y, bevel and robotic cutting operations. The versatile 260-amp rated system combines fast cutting speeds, rapid process cycling, quick changeovers and high reliability, and gives you unmatched HyPerformance cut quality from very thin up to heavier thicknesses.
System information
Benefits
Superior cut quality and consistency
- HyPerformance plasma cuts fine-feature parts with superior quality and consistency
- HyDefinition® technology aligns and focuses the plasma arc for more powerful precision cutting up to 64 mm (2 1/2").
- New HDi™ technology delivers HyDefinition cut quality on thin stainless steel, with extremely sharp top edge quality, shiny surface finish, and superior angularity with reduced angle variation
- Patented True Hole™ technology (auto gas systems only) produces hole quality that is significantly better than anything previously achievable with plasma

Minimized operating cost
- LongLife® technology significantly increases consumable life and enables consistent HyDefinition cut quality
- Faster cut speeds let you produce more parts per hour; higher quality cutting virtually eliminates the cost of secondary operations
- Patented PowerPierce® technology lets you pierce thicker than ever before and replace slower-cutting oxyfuel technology
“Do anything” versatility
- Cuts, bevels, and marks carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals with HyDefinition precision
- Modular system design allows easy power supply upgrades to increase system capabilities when requirements change
Industry-leading reliability
- Robust, simple system architecture with 50% fewer parts than most competitive systems
- Best-in-class manufacturing and extensive testing ensure that every Hypertherm system meets the highest quality standards

Specifications
Mild steel cut capacity | Dross free Production pierce Maximum cutting capacity |
32 mm (1-1/4") 38 mm (1-1/2") 64 mm (2-1/2") |
Stainless steel cut capacity | Production pierce Maximum cutting capacity |
32 mm (1-1/4") 50 mm (2") |
Aluminum cut capacity | Production pierce Maximum cutting capacity |
25 mm (1") 50 mm (2") |
Speed (Mild steel) |
Book specification at highest output current | 12 mm (1/2") 3850 mm/m (145 ipm) |
Cut angle | ISO 9013 range* | 2-4 |
Weldability | Ready to weld | |
Process gases by material (Plasma/shield) |
Mild steel Stainless steel Aluminum |
02/Air, 02/02, Ar/Air |
Process amps (Cutting) |
Not all processes available for all materials | 30-260 |
* ISO 9013 is a standard that defines cut quality of thermally cut parts. The lower the range (range 1 is the lowest), the smaller the angle on the cut face. Cut angle in range 4 is better than in range 5.
Resources
Manuals and documents
Maintenance
Torches and consumables
HPR260XD torch

HPR260XD consumables
Nozzles and electrodes are available in various quantities. Please contact an authorized Hypertherm distributor to place your consumables order.
Your consumables may not look exactly like the pictures.
Mild steel

260 amp consumables - mild steel
Learn more about SilverPlus electrode.
Amperage | Shield cap |
Shield | Nozzle retaining cap |
Nozzle | Swirl ring | Electrode | SilverPlus electrode |
Water tube |
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30 A | 220747 | 220194 | 220754 | 220193 | 220180 | 220192 | ______ | 220340 |
50 A | 220747 | 220555 | 220754 | 220554 | 220553 | 220552 | ______ | 220340 |
80 A | 220747 | 220189 | 220756 | 220188 | 220179 | 220187 | 420566 | 220340 |
130 A | 220747 | 220183 | 220756 | 220182 | 220179 | 220181 | 220665 | 220340 |
200 A | 220637 | 220761 | 220757 | 220354 | 220353 | 220352 | 220666 | 220340 |
260 A | 220637 | 220764 | 220760 | 220439 | 220436 | 220435 | 220668 | 220340 |
80 A bevel | 220637 | 220742 | 220845 | 220806 | 220179 | 220802 | ______ | 220700 |
130 A bevel | 220637 | 220742 | 220740 | 220646 | 220179 | 220649 | ______ | 220700 |
200 A bevel | 220637 | 220658 | 220845 | 220659 | 220353 | 220662 | ______ | 220700 |
260 A bevel | 220637 | 220741 | 220740 | 220542 | 220436 | 220541 | ______ | 220571 |
* 260 A bevel | 220637 | 220897 | 220896 | 220898 | 220436 | 220899 | ______ | 220571 |
* Recommended for use if you have excessive slag, or the torch is misfiring, when using standard consumables.
Stainless steel

260 amp - stainless steel - above 4" thick
Amperage | Shield cap |
Shield | Nozzle retaining cap |
Nozzle | Swirl ring | Electrode | SilverPlus | Water tube |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
45 A | 220747 | 220202 | 220755 | 220201 | 220180 | 220308 | 220340 | |
60 A HDi | 220747 | 220815 | 220814 | 220847 | 220180 | 220339 | 220340 | |
80 A | 220747 | 220338 | 220755 | 220337 | 220179 | 220339 | 220340 | |
130 A | 220747 | 220198 | 220755 (H35) | 220197 | 220179 | 220307 | 220340 | |
220756 (N2) | ||||||||
200 A | 220637 | 220762 | 220758 | 220343 | 220342 | 220307 | 220340 | |
260 A | 220637 | 220763 | 220758 | 220406 | 220405 | 220307 | 220340 | |
130 A bevel | 220637 | 220738 | 220739 | 220656 | 220179 | 220606 | 220571 | |
260 A bevel | 220637 | 220738 | 220739 | 220607 | 220405 | 220606 | 220571 |
Aluminum

260 amp - aluminum consumables - above 4" thick
Amperage | Shield cap |
Shield | Nozzle retaining cap |
Nozzle | Swirl ring | Electrode | SilverPlus | Water tube |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
45 A | 220747 | 220202 | 220756 | 220201 | 220180 | 220308 | 220340 | |
130 A | 220747 | 220198 | 220755 (H35) | 220197 | 220179 | 220307 (H35) | 220340 | |
220756 (Air) | 220181 (Air) | |||||||
200 A | 220637 | 220762 | 220759 | 220346 | 220342 | 220307 | 220340 | |
260 A | 220637 | 220763 | 220758 | 220406 | 220405 | 220307 | 220340 |
HPR260XD starter kits
Designed especially for your HPR260XD system, the Hypertherm consumable kit contains all the necessary consumables and accessories you need to get up-and-cutting. Customers can choose either mild or stainless steel/aluminum consumable starter kits.
Kit type (MS) | HPR260XD mild steel starter kit (260 A and below) |
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Kit part number | 228422 |
Description | Kit contains all the necessary consumables and accessories for mild steel cutting at 260 A and below |
Kit type (MS) | HPR260XD mild steel bevel starter kit (260 A and below) |
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Kit part number | 428627 |
Description | Kit contains all the necessary consumables and accessories for mild steel bevel cutting at 260 A and below |
Kit type (AL/SS) | HPR260XD aluminum and stainless steel starter kit (260 A and below) |
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Kit part number | 228423 |
Description | Kit contains all the necessary consumables and accessories for aluminum and stainless steel cutting at 260 A and below |