The best-selling plasma system ever made is now even better. The Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP offers improved performance over the Hypertherm Powermax 45 with increased cut capacity up to 16 mm (5/8) metal as well as faster cut speeds, and automatic gas adjustment for simple setup and operation. New Duramax Lock torches and consumables support handheld and mechanized cutting of a wider range of metal thicknesses, precision gouging and maximum metal removal gouging, and marking for part identification or scoring for weld preparation.