Hypertherm consumable for hand torch

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I just purchased a crossfire table for my shop and I need to know if I’m buying the correct consumable to convert my hand torch to a machine torch setup. I have a Hypertherm 45XP and from what I can tell I just need to purchase the mechanized shield https://harrisweldingsupplies.com/hypertherm-220817-powermax-45xp-65-85-mechanized-shield/. Are all the other consumables after the shield the same as the drag tip?

And one follow up question; how often will this need to be replaced? I think I’ve only replaced my drag tip twice in about 5 years.

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@mechanic416

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All the consumables are the same. You use a drag shield for hand cutting and a CNC shield for CNC table cutting.

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Good gods I was tired yesterday. My brain said he was converting a torch from hand to machine, not consumables.

Thanks @mechanic416

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