Hobart Welding Products Plasma Cutter User Manual

MILD STEEL CUTTING CAPABILITY (Thickness to scale.)

AirForce™625

Portable Air Plasma Cutter

211555

Jan. 2004

Comes Complete with

ICE-40C hand-held torch with 25 ft (7.6 m) or
50 ft (15.2 m) cable
Heavy-duty work clamp with 25 ft (7.6 m) or
50 ft (15.2 m) cable
Extra consumables (3 electrodes, 3 tips and
1 air fitting)
12 ft (3.7 m) industrial power cord and plug

Applications

Maintenance Prototyping
Light construction Body shops and fabrication

PROCESS

Air Plasma Cutting
and Gouging

Rated Output

40 A at 140 VDC,
50% Duty Cycle

Max. Open­Circuit Voltage

260 VDC

Amps Input at Rated Output, 50/60 Hz, Single-Phase
208 V 230 V KVA KW

33 30 6.9 6.7

Dimensions

H: 15

1

⁄4 in (387 mm)

W: 10

3

⁄8 in (264 mm)

D: 17

1

⁄4 in (438 mm)

Plasma Gas
Flow/Pressure

6 CFM (170 L/min) at
75 PSI (517 kPa)

Net Weight
with torch

60 lb
(27 kg)

Ship
Weight

67.5 lb
(30.6 kg)

SPECIFICATIONS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.)

FEATURES BENEFITS

Prevents abrasive dust and particles from damaging internal components.
Cooling system only operates when needed. In dirty or dusty environments, this feature reduces the

amount of airborne dust/dirt pulled through the unit.
Draws up to 30% less amperage for the same cutting range as compared to the competition. PFC expands

operators work area via extension cord, while minimizing nuisance circuit breaker trips caused by voltage drops.
Provides added protection during transportation. Standard air connection on back provides easy gas or air hookup.
Provides peak performance power under variable input voltage conditions (176–264 V) for steady and

cleaner ending cuts.
Will not interfere with or damage controls or computers.
Capable of cutting 3/8 to 5/8 in mild steel when powered by an engine-driven welder with a 240 V generator

power outlet of 8 kW or more.
No other manufacturer offers a better warranty than Hobart does. Power source is warranted for 3 years, parts and

labor. Original rectifier parts have a 5-year warranty and the ICE torches have a 1-year parts and labor warranty.

Wind Tunnel Technology

™

Fan-On-Demand

™

Power Factor Correction
(PFC) circuitry

Enclosed gas/air filter/regulator
LVC

™

line voltage compensation

Starts without high-frequency
Compatible with engine-driven

welders
Hobart’s 5/3/1 Warranty

1/2 in (13 mm)

5/8 in (16 mm) 7/8 in (22 mm)

Quality

Rated

Cutting Capacity

10 inches per minute (min. speed at which an operator
achieves a smooth, steady cut using a hand-held torch).

Maximum Quality Cutting Capacity

Good-quality cut achieved at lower speeds.

Sever Cut Capacity

Maximum cut achieved in ideal conditions.

Sever

Hobart Welders An Illinois Tool Works Company

U.S. Distributor Sales Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
Hobart Retail Sales Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
Canadian Sales Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
International Sales Phone [phone] FAX [phone]

Web Site www.HobartWelders.com

Litho in USA

DISTRIBUTED BY:

Power Source Stock No. Description Qty. Price

AirForce 625 #500 493* 208/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, w/ ICE-40C 25 ft (7.6 m) Hand-Held Torch

UPC: #715959303507; Shipping Weight: 67.5 lb (30.6 kg); Carton Dimensions: 15 X 27-3/4 X 20-1/2 in; Pallet Qty: 6

Note: Shipping via UPS not recommended

AirForce 625 #500 494* 208/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, w/ ICE-40C 50 ft (15.2 m) Hand-Held Torch

UPC: #715959303514; Shipping Weight: 63 lb (28.6 kg); Carton Dimensions: 15 X 27-3/4 X 20-1/2 in; Pallet Qty: 6

Note: Shipping via UPS not recommended

Accessories

Torch Consumables See above
Replacement Torch #195 110 25 ft (7.6 m) ICE-40C Hand-Held Torch

#195 111 50 ft (15.2 m) ICE-40C Hand-Held Torch
Full KVA Plug Kit #119 172 Field
Plasma Standoff Roller Guide #194 883
Plasma Circle-Cutting Guide #195 981
Suction/Magnetic Pivot Base #195 979
Motor Guard Air Filter #042 306
Replacement Filter Element #042 312 Box of Four
#30A Economy Running Gear #195 093

and Cord Wrap

Date: Total Quoted Price:

ORDERING INFORMATION AND SYSTEM CHECKLIST

TORCH CONSUMABLES (Order from Hobart Service Parts.)

ACCESSORIES

ICE-40C Replacement Torches
#195 110 25 ft (7.6 m) hand-held torch
#195 111 50 ft (15.2 m) hand-held torch

Full KVA Plug Kit #119 172

240 VAC, 50 amp plug
(NEMA 14-50P) to fit full KVA
receptacle with a minimum
of 8 KVA generator power.

Plasma Standoff Roller
Guide #194 883

Helps maintain recommended
standoff distance to maximize
cutting performance and
improve tip life.

Plasma Circle-Cutting

Guide #195 981

Cut straight lines or
circles up to 12 in
diameter with ease.

Suction/Magnetic Pivot Base #195 979

Add this to your cutting guide for convenient
attachment to all flat surfaces. The extended arm
accommodates holes up to 30 in diameter.

Motor Guard Air Filter #042 306

This filter is equipped with a
mounting bracket that allows
installation on the top, side, or

rear panel of most plasma cutters.
The filter is equipped with a 1/4 in NPT port to
match the fittings on most plasma systems; it
has a rated airflow of over 45 SCFM.

#30A Economy Running
Gear and Cord Wrap
#195 093

Economical running gear
with angle for easy front
panel access provides
storage for gloves and tools.

CUTTING PERFORMANCE

The cutting speed curve shows the
recommended maximum cutting speed
capabilities of the power source and torch
for the mild steel of various thickness.

The best cut quality is achieved by cutting
near the chart line. Cutting below the line
(too slow) will result in excess dross.
Cutting above the line (too fast) will cause
blowback and lack of penetration.

400
350
300
250
200
150
100

CUT SPEED (IN/MIN)

50

0

CUT SPEED CHART

16GA

1/8 1/4 3/8 5/8

(0.060)

MILD STEEL THICKNESS (IN)

Standard
Electrode

#192 047

Extended

Electrode

#192 048

Standard
Electrode

#192 047

Standard

Cutting

Extended

Cutting

1/8 in (3 mm)

stand-off

recommended

Gouging

Drag Shield

#204 323R

Deflector

#177 888

Gouge Shield

#192 203

Retaining Cup

#192 050

Retaining Cup

#192 050

Retaining Cup

#192 050

Standard Tip

#204 325R

Extended

35A Tip

#192 052R

Gouge Tip

#204 332R

Swirl Ring

#192 049

Apply very light coating
of silicone grease (#169 231)
before installing.

For extended tip use, set
amperage control to 35 A.

For best gouging results,
set machine air pressure
at 55 PSI.

O-Ring

#169 232

*

®

Certified by Canadian Standards

NRTL/C

Association to both Canadian
and U.S. standards.