Mach

Source: https://am.co.za/brands/mach

• published: 2022-06-02 11:02:54
• modified: 2022-07-07 17:07:41

• excerpt: Hand-held and mechanised plasma cutting torch system and plasma cutting consumables.

• discipline: CNC Plasma Cutting

• shop / article: Plasma Consumable
• category: Plasma Cutters
• range: Plasma Consumables
• logo: https://cdn.am.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/mach.png

Hand-held and mechanised plasma cutting torch system and plasma cutting consumables.

Mach is the plasma torch line AM.CO.ZA sells with its MetalWise plasma cutters: air-cooled hand-held torches, air-cooled machine (mechanised) torches from Mach One to Mach Three, water-cooled machine torches from Mach Four to Mach Six and the universal Mach-401, the 5 to 8 metre torch leads, and every consumable that wears out inside them (electrodes, nozzles, shields, copper caps, swirl rings and centre tubes).

What Mach is

A plasma cutter forces compressed air (or nitrogen) through a small nozzle hole while an electric arc from the electrode turns that gas into plasma hot enough to melt steel; the gas stream blows the molten metal out of the cut. The power unit makes the current, and the torch shapes the arc. A hand-held torch is guided by the operator; a machine (mechanised) torch is a straight body clamped on a CNC plasma table such as the MetalWise Lite, so the controller can move it and adjust its height from the arc voltage.

On the product data Mach torches and parts are listed under the brands AM.CO.ZA, MetalWise and Mach, so this page and the MetalWise brand page overlap: MetalWise is the plasma cutter and CNC table, Mach is the torch and consumable range that goes on it. The brand post (published 2022-06-02) only carried the logo, the line "Hand-held and mechanised plasma cutting torch system and plasma cutting consumables" and a link to Plasma Consumable, so the details below come from the AM.CO.ZA product data behind buythis.co.za (dump rows dated 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-20), the am.im product JSON and the Plasma Consumable Guide (PDF). 100 SKUs on the dump belong to the Mach torch system or the MetalWise power units it ships with, grouped below.

Quick answers

• Which Mach torch fits my MetalWise power unit? From the consumable guide and the am.im "included" lists: the P-METALWISE/45 (65A, single-phase 220V) and P-METALWISE/125 (130A, 380V) ship with the Mach One machine torch set P-METALWISE/T (P80-style, up to 130A air plasma); the P-METALWISE/85 (100A, 380V) ships with the Mach Two set P-METALWISE/2T; the guide also pairs Mach Two with the 85 and Mach Three with the 125. The P-METALWISE/165 (200A) now ships with the universal water-cooled Mach-401 set P-METALWISE/W/T (the guide pairs it with Mach Four); the P-METALWISE/200 (300A) ships with the Mach Five set P-METALWISE/5T, and the P-METALWISE/260 (400A) with the Mach Six set P-METALWISE/6T.
• Air-cooled or water-cooled? Mach One, Two and Three use the plasma air to cool the torch and need nothing extra. Mach Four, Five, Six and Mach-401 are water-cooled: coolant flows in and out of the torch so it can carry 200A to 400A for long production runs. The 200A unit needs the 20L water cooler P-METALWISE/20L (3.6 bar); the 400A unit ships with the P-METALWISE/2HP refrigerating chiller.
• What current does each torch take? The am.im highlights give Mach Two ≤100A, Mach Three ≤130A (1st and 2nd generation), Mach Four ≤200A, Mach Five up to 300A (the highlight says it supports up to 400A output), Mach Six 400A and the Mach-401 60A to 400A. The highlights for Mach Two to Five describe a vortex plasma flow through an integrated or replaceable swirl ring for less than 5 degree straight cutting on mild steel, and durable, affordable, easy-to-replace consumables; Mach Five adds a shield cap and deflector for longer consumable life.
• What do the SKU letters mean? After P-METALWISE/ the number is the torch (blank = Mach One, 2 = Mach Two, 3 = Mach Three 1st generation, 2/3 = Mach Three 2nd generation, 4 = Mach Four, 5 = Mach Five, 6 = Mach Six, W = Mach-401). Then M = machine torch body only, H = hand torch body, T = torch with lead set, L5/L7 = 5 or 7 metre lead, E10 = electrodes (pack of 10), N20 = full-power nozzles (pack of 20), N20L/N20M = lower-current nozzles, C5 = shields (pack of 5), CM = copper cap, CH = hand-torch ceramic cap, CD/CC = shield deflector / shield cap, D = swirl ring, A = centre (air) tube. The six-digit numbers at the end of names (e.g. 132110) are the part codes printed in the consumable guide.
• Which nozzle? The guide's tip: nozzles differ only by the size of the hole. A smaller hole gives a thinner, finer arc for lower current; use the full-power nozzle at the torch's top current. Mach One nozzles come by hole size: 1.1mm ≤45A (N11), 1.3mm ≤65A (N13), 1.5mm ≤100A (N15) and 1.7mm ≤130A (N17); the old mixed N20 pack is replaced by these. Mach Two has ≤60A and full (100A) nozzles; Mach Three has ≤60A, ≤100A and full (130A); Mach Four ≤100A, ≤150A and full (200A); Mach Five ≤200A, ≤300A (the maximum for the 300A MetalWise 200) and full (400A); Mach-401 nozzles are 1.5mm (60A to 100A), 2.1mm (120A to 200A) and 2.6mm (220A to 300A).
• When do I change consumables? From the Mach care video: the electrode and nozzle work hardest and are changed most often. Change the electrode when the insert at its tip has worn about half a millimetre deep; change the nozzle when its hole is no longer round, because the arc stops cutting straight and can damage the shield. Tighten every part firmly by hand (the electrode can be snugged with a spanner) so no air leaks in and no plasma escapes. Clean the shield with steel wool and clear its holes with a needle to make it last. The video says an air-cooled Mach Two or Three torch body generally lasts one to several years, depending on use and care.
• Hand-held torches? The Mach One hand torch (P-METALWISE/H, 45A/65A, with ceramic shroud cap CH and 5m lead L5) and the Mach Two/Three hand torch (P-METALWISE/2H, 100A/130A, with ceramic cap 2CH and 5m lead 2L5). P-METALWISE/2HT is the complete P80-style hand torch with a 5m lead and guide wheel kit for steady freehand cuts on compatible 100A/130A systems.
• Warranty? The MetalWise power units carry the 1-year quality warranty in the am.im JSON; torch bodies, leads and consumables list no warranty, and electrodes, nozzles, shields and caps are wear parts.

Hand-held torches and leads

Mach One air-cooled machine torch (P80 style, up to 130A)

The torch body (BW P-80/P-80P), the full torch set with 7m lead, and its electrodes, nozzles by hole size, ceramic cap, centre air tube and water-jet infusion cap.

Mach Two air-cooled machine torch (100A, HC-1003)

Mach Three 1st generation air-cooled machine torch (130A, HC-1201)

The 7m lead P-METALWISE/3L7 fits both the 1st and 2nd generation Mach Three.

Mach Three 2nd generation air-cooled machine torch (130A, HC-1303)

The 2nd generation has higher output for faster cutting and its own consumables, which are not interchangeable with the 1st generation; check the HC number on your torch.

Mach Four water-cooled machine torch (200A, HC-2001 and HC-2003)

Mach Five water-cooled machine torch (300A)

Mach Six water-cooled machine torch (400A)

Universal Mach-401 water-cooled machine torch (60A to 400A, MS-4000 / MS-401)

MetalWise power units and coolers that use Mach torches

The power units are listed here because each one ships with a Mach torch set; their full specifications are on the MetalWise brand page. From the am.im highlights: the 45 runs on single-phase 220V (11kVA, 22A to 60A, 10mm quality cut); the 85 on 380V (17kVA, 35A to 100A, 16mm quality cut); the 125 on 380V (27kVA, 35A to 130A, 20mm quality cut); the 165 on 380V (46kVA, 40A to 200A, 25mm quality cut); the 200 (65kVA, 45A to 300A, 30mm quality cut); and the 260 (90kVA, 70A to 400A, 40mm quality cut). All are IGBT inverters with compressed air as plasma gas (the 85, 125 and 165 highlights add that 99.995% nitrogen can be used for straighter, smoother cuts), and the power cable is not included.

Choosing Mach parts

• Keep spares of the wear parts: an electrode pack and a nozzle pack in the current you cut at, plus a shield and copper cap, cover most downtime.
• Match generation and torch: Mach Three 1st and 2nd generation consumables differ, and Mach-401 parts only fit the Mach-401; read the torch body code (HC-1003, HC-1201, HC-1303, HC-2001, HC-2003, MS-401) before ordering.
• Match nozzle to current: set the power unit to the nozzle's rating; running a low-current nozzle at full power wears it out fast and spoils the cut.
• Upgrading to water cooling: a water-cooled torch needs a cooler or chiller and a power unit that supports it, so check the power unit first (see the "Check if a plasma power unit can be used" video below).
• Safety: see the plasma cutter safety article below; switch the power unit off before changing consumables.

Videos named in the product data

• MetalWise Mach Series Plasma Torch and Consumables Care, Optimization and Assemble Demonstrated (on Mach Two, Three and Four torches and consumables)
• Disassemble Universal Mach-401 Water-Cool Machine Torch to change consumables (on P-METALWISE/W/M, W/T)
• Connect MetalWise 45(65A)/85(100A)/125(130A) Air-Cooled Power Unit to MetalWise CNC Controller (on P-METALWISE/45, 85, 125)
• MetalWise 65A 220V Plasma Cutter Cutting 3mm Mild Steel on MetalWise Portable CNC Plasma Table (on P-METALWISE/45 with the Mach One machine torch)
• Cutting 22mm Mild Steel Plate with MetalWise 165A Plasma Cutter shown on a MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma (on P-METALWISE/165)
• The 200A Plasma Metalwise CNC plasma cutter is capable of cutting mild steel up to 25mm (on P-METALWISE/165)
• Check If a Plasma Power Unit Can be Used for MetalWise CNC Plasma Cutting Table (on choosing a power unit and torch)
• Diagnosis Arc Voltage Signal from Plasma Power Unit 4 Arc Break Alarm Error on MetalWise CNC Plasma (on troubleshooting on a CNC plasma)

Where to go next

• Plasma cutter machine gallery
• Plasma cutter sales handbook and plasma cutter SKU guide
• Video tag: plasma cutters
• Plasma Consumable Guide (PDF) with pictures of every Mach part and its code
• Related Mach, MetalWise and plasma articles in this KB: MetalWise brand page, FabriCAM brand page, Generic plasma consumables, Generic plasma consumables for major brands, Affordable IGBT plasma, Choosing a plasma cutter, part 1, Choosing a plasma cutter, part 2, Plasma cutter safety, Plasma cutter and CNC plasma cutting, MetalWise CNC plasma table, MetalWise Lite CNC plasma cutters, 220V plasma cutter for CNC, Plasma cutters on Buythis (KB copy)
• Shop the range: Plasma Consumables on Buythis, Plasma Cutters on Buythis and Plasma Consumable

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