XPR170 plasma cutting system

XPR170 plasma cutting system

Delivering next generation X-Definition® processes from very thin up to mid-range thicknesses, the XPR170® expands plasma capabilities and opportunities in ways never before possible.

With unmatched X-Definition cut quality on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, XPR170 increases cut speed, dramatically improves productivity, and slashes operating costs. New ease-of-use features and engineered system optimization make XPR® easier to run with minimal operator intervention, while also ensuring optimal performance and unmatched reliability.

 
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Benefits

Industry-leading X-Definition cut quality

The XPR advances HyDefinition® cut quality by blending new technology with refined processes for next generation, X-Definition cutting on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

  • Consistent ISO range 2 results on thin mild steel

  • Extended ISO range 3 cut quality on thicker mild steel and stainless steel

  • Superior stainless steel cut quality

  • Superior results on aluminum using Vented Water Injection™ (VWI)

Learn more about X-Definition technologies

Optimized productivity and reduced operating costs

  • Significantly reduced operating costs than previous generation technology

  • Increased cut speeds on thicker materials

  • Dramatic improvement in consumable life on mild steel applications

  • Thicker piercing capability than competitive plasma systems

  • XPR automated gouging minimizes or eliminates grinding compared to carbon arc gouging, producing weld-ready parts faster with cleaner gouge profiles

Learn more about Hypertherm gouging

Engineered system optimization and ease of use

  • Ramp down error protection significantly increases realized consumable life

  • Automatic system monitoring and specific troubleshooting codes for improved maintenance and service prompts

  • EasyConnect™ torch lead and one hand torch-to-receptacle connection for fast and easy change‑outs

  • QuickLock™ electrode for easy consumable replacement

  • The web interface tool can be accessed via Wi-FI and Ethernet LAN in the power supply for system monitoring and service

  • Built-in IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) via Ethernet LAN and MTConnect® enables remote data access for smarter monitoring from anywhere in the world

  • Manual Set-Mode is ideal for straightforward applications like gouging and off-table beveling; it retains your last setup for faster, repeatable workflows and simplifies set up and operations without the need for CNC/PLC integration

XPR170 的 20 秒起弧次数大大超过竞争对手

Advanced process control and delivery

Four console options – Core™, CorePlus™, Vented Water Injection™ (VWI™) and OptiMix™ – offer unmatched mild steel cut quality with each console delivering successively enhanced cutting capabilities on stainless steel and aluminum. All consoles can be fully controlled through the CNC for high productivity and ease of use.

Gas-connect console gases/fluids

  Core CorePlus Vented Water Injection (VWI) OptiMix
O2/N2/Air X X X X
Ar   X X X
F5/Ar/H2O     X X
H2-N2-Ar mixing       X
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Specifications

Maximum open-circuit voltage (U0) 360 VDC
Maximum output current 170 A
Maximum output power 35.7 kW
Output voltage 50 VDC–210 VDC
100% duty arc voltage 210 V
Duty cycle rating 100% at 35.7 kW, 40° C (104° F)
Operational ambient temperature range -10° C–40° C (14° F–104° F)
Power factor 0.98 at 35.7 kW
Cooling Forced air (Class F)
Insulation Class H
EMC emissions classification (CE models only) Class A
Lift points

Top lift eye weight rating 454 kg (1,000 lb.)

Bottom lift truck slots

Operating data

Mild steel mm inches
Pierce capacity (argon-assist shield gas) 40 1–9/16
  (standard air shield gas) 35 1–3/8
Severance 60 2–3/8
Stainless steel    
Pierce capacity 22 7/8
Severance 38 1–1/2
Aluminum    
Pierce capacity 25 1
Severance 38 1–1/2

 

This does not represent a complete list of processes or thicknesses that are available.

Console Cutting gases Current (Amperage) Thickness (mm) Approximate cutting
speed (mm/min)		 Thickness (in.) Approximate cutting
speed (ipm)
Mild steel
Core™, CorePlus™, VWI™, and OptiMix™ O2 plasma 30 0.5 5348 0.018 215
O2 shield 3 1153 0.135 40
5 726 3/16 30
O2 plasma 50 3 3820 0.105 155
Air shield 5 2322 3/16 95
8 1369 5/16 55
O2 plasma 80 3 5582 0.105 225
Air shield 6 3048 1/4 110
12 1405 1/2 55
O2 plasma 130 3 6502 0.035 240
Air shield 10 2680 3/8 110
38 256 1–1/2 10
O2 plasma 170 6 5080 1/4 200
Air shield 12 3061 1/2 115
25 1175 1 45
60 152 2–3/8 6
Stainless steel
Core, CorePlus, VWI, and OptiMix N2 plasma 40 0.8 6100 0.036 240
N2 shield 3 2683 0.105 120
6 918 1/4 32
VWI and OptiMix F5 plasma 80 3 4248 0.135 140
N2 shield 6 1916 1/4 70
12 864 1/2 34
N2 plasma 170 10 1975 3/8 80
H2O shield 20 978 3/4 40
38 434 1-1/2 17
OptiMix H2-Ar-N2 plasma 170 10 1975 3/8 80
N2 shield 12 1735 1/2 65
38 256 1-1/2 10
Aluminum
Core, CorePlus, VWI, and OptiMix Air plasma 40 1.5 4799 0.036 240
Air shield 3 2596 1/8 85
6 911 1/4 32
VWI and OptiMix N2 plasma 80 3 3820 1/8 140
H2O shield 6 2203 1/4 80
10 956 1/2 28
N2 plasma 130 6 2413 1/4 95
H2O shield 10 1702 3/8 70
20 870 3/4 35
N2 plasma 170 10 1994 3/8 80
H2O shield 20 978 3/4 40
38 434 1-1/2 17
OptiMix H2-Ar-N2 plasma 170 10 3334 3/8 135
N2 shield 20 1213 3/4 50
38 384 1-1/2 15

Buying information

Visit our where to buy page to find a potential partner, or contact Hypertherm directly if you need further assistance.

Resources

Manuals and documents

.XPR Cut Charts (Revision 7)

Last updated   04/01/2025
Manuals/Service Information > Instruction Manual (IM)

PDF (18.2 MB )

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Torches and consumables

 

XPR torch

Part number
Standard		 Part number
Standard
Bevel/Robotic		 Part number
Bevel/Robotic		 Description
428383 428825 428831* Lead: 6.6′
428384 428826 428832* Lead: 8.2′
428385 428827 428833* Lead: 9.8′

428386

 428828 428834* Lead: 11.5′
428824 428829 428335* Lead: 13.1′
428387 428830 428836* Lead: 4.8′
  428978** 428979** Lead: 20′**
  428916   Lead: Thru arm robotic 11.5′
  428918   Lead: Thru arm robotic 14.8′
420500     Torch mounting sleeve: Standard
420501     Torch mounting sleeve: Short
420502     Torch mounting sleeve: Extended
  420788   Rotational torch mounting sleeve: Short
  420789   Rotational torch mounting sleeve: Medium
  420790   Rotational torch mounting sleeve: Extended
420220     Quick-disconnect torch receptacle
420221     Quick-disconnect XPR torch
420368     Water tube

 * Bevel/Robotic leads sets 428831-428836 include an extended 1.2 m (48″) strain relief.
** The 6 m (20′) lead is compatible only with console gas assemblies that are 7.5 m (24.6′) or less.

XPR 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

XPR mild steel consumable stack up

Amperage Process Shield
cap		 Shield Nozzle
retaining cap		 Nozzle Swirl ring Electrode Water tube
30 A O2/O2 420200 420228 420365 420225 420407 420222 420368
50 A O2/Air 420200 420237 420365 420234 420233 420231 420368
80 A O2/Air 420200 420246 420365 420243 420242 420240 420368
130 A O2/Air 420200 420255 420365 420252 420242 420249 420368
170 A O2/Air 420200 420513 420365 420261 420260 420258 420368

Non-ferrous

XPR non-ferrous consumable stackup

Amperage Process Shield
cap		 Shield Nozzle
retaining cap		 Nozzle Swirl ring Electrode Water tube
40 A N2/N2 420200 420291 420365 420288 420314 420303 420368
Air/Air 420200 420291 420365 420288 420314 420294 420368
60 A N2/N2 420200 420309 420365 420297 420323 420303 420368
F5/N2 420200 420309 420365 420297 420323 420303 420368
N2/H2O 420200 420300 420365 420296 420323 420303 420368
Air/Air 420200 420309 420365 420297 420323 420294 420368
80 A N2/N2 420200 420309 420365 420306 420323 420303 420368
F5/N2 420200 420309 420365 420306 420323 420303 420368
N2/H2O 420200 420300 420365 420290 420323 420303 420368
Air/Air 420200 420309 420365 420306 420323 420294 420368
130 A N2/N2 420200

420318

 420365

420315

 420314 420356 420368
H2-Ar-N2/N2 420200 420318 420365 420315 420323 420356 420368
N2/H2O 420200 420469 420365 420315 420314 420356 420368
170 A N2/N2 420200 420327 420365 420324 420314

420356

 420368
H2-Ar-N2/N2 420200 420327 420365 420324 420323 420356 420368
N2/H2O 420200 420472 420365 420324 420314 420356 420368
Air/Air 420200 420513 420365 420524 420260 420258 420368

Gouging Consumables

Mild Steel

XPR gouging consumable stackup

Amperage Process Shield cap Shield Nozzle
retaining cap		 Nozzle* Swirl ring Electrode Water tube
170A O2/Air 420200 10086659 420365 10087904 (.140) Bore 420242 10086653 420368
300A O2/Air 420200 10086659 420365 10086655 (.180) Bore 420242 10086653 420368
460A O2/Air 420200 10086659 420365 10086657 (.195) Bore 420242 10086653 420368

*Reference "XPR Gouging Charts for Nozzle"

XPR170 starter kits

Part number Description
428842 XPR170 mild steel consumables starter kit (torch included)
428841 XPR170 non-ferrous consumables starter kit (torch included)
428840 XPR170 mild steel consumables starter kit
428843 XPR170 non-ferrous consumables starter kit
428944 XPR170 Core console non-ferrous consumables starter kit

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