Hypertherm Introduces New Flush Cutting System for Heavy Industrial Applications

HANOVER, N.H.—May 5, 2026— Hypertherm Associates, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, announced the launch of its patented MAXPRO200^® FlushCut™ consumables, a powerful new technology designed for demanding thick‑metal removal applications, in industries such as shipbuilding, mining, structural steel, and heavy equipment fabrication.

MAXPRO200 FlushCut allows operators to remove attachments, including pad eyes, D-rings, lifting lugs, and alignment fixtures, up to 90 percent faster than traditional oxyfuel methods, while reducing grinding by up to 40 percent without damaging the base material. Liquid-cooled consumables enable high cutting capacity up to 64 mm (2.5 inches) thick mild steel with long consumable life.

“Early field trials of MAXPRO200 FlushCut consumables have generated strong enthusiasm,” said Andrew Mumford, Product Manager at Hypertherm Associates. “Customer after customer showed us real‑world applications where this technology can improve safety and dramatically reduce job time, often completing jobs in minutes that once took hours.”

Hypertherm´s MAXPRO200 plasma cutters support handheld torches, mechanized carriages and tractors, X‑Y cutting tables, and robotic cutting systems, delivering flexibility across a wide range of applications. The intuitive FlushCut drag‑cutting feature simplifies training and helps address skilled‑labor challenges while maintaining consistent, high‑quality results. The design also improves operator comfort, reduces noise, and lessens fume exposure compared to traditional cutting methods such as oxyfuel and carbon arc gouging.

With MAXPRO200 FlushCut consumables, Hypertherm Associates expands the company’s  industry‑leading FlushCut portfolio across MAXPRO200 and Powermax^® plasma cutters to provide operators with trusted performance for thin‑to‑thick materials in demanding fabrication environments.