Hypertherm’s HT2000 is designed as a machine-mounted plasma cutting system for cutting most metals from gauge to two-inch (50mm) thick. A micro-controller on the power supply control board helps to provide extended life for the torch consumable parts. To achieve consumable long life, all cuts must begin and end on the plate surface; this allows for the proper ramping of gases and DC current to extend the life of the torch nozzle and electrode.

The HT2000 system provides the user with capability of locating the power supply and the torch apart by a maximum of 200 feet. This is accomplished by using a remote high frequency (RHF) console. The HT2000 provides continuously variable current output from 40 to 200 amps for optimum performance on all thicknesses of metal. This allows the operator wide variations in cutting speeds on the same thickness of metal.

Three nozzle sizes are provided to produce high quality cuts throughout its range of cut thicknesses. The HT2000 can be configured for air, oxygen, nitrogen, or argon/hydrogen cutting. For cutting stainless steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous materials, nitrogen or argon-hydrogen can be used as the plasma gas. (Hypertherm recommends a mixture of 35% hydrogen and 65% argon). When cutting mild (carbon) steel, oxygen can be used as the plasma gas. Shield gases other than air which can be used are nitrogen and carbon dioxide.