Metal cutting - oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutting, machining, grinding, and other preparatory work.
Need a Plasma cutter
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Spartan
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Been putting it off long enough. Mostly looking to use it for 1/4" thick steel max, but up to 1/2" capability would be nice. Occasional use only, maybe a few hours a week max. Looking for something reasonably priced for those capabilities, but not necessarily a budget machine. Any machine recommendations? Features to look for? Pitfalls to avoid? Also researching on my own, but experienced help is always appreciated.
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Plasma is one of those things that you always want more power. Go for a 50-60A cutter like the PrimeWeld Cut60. Also find out what consumables you will need, as you will go through a lot if you do not have a really good air filtration/moisture removal apparatus.
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Thanks for the tips, Oscar!
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Don't hesitate to get yourself a GOOD filter that will remove the MOISTURE.
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Lots of people will recommend Hypertherm for their well deserved reputation. None the less, my next purchase will be the Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 60i. It is reported to be a great hand cutter, but also a beast at gouging. decent price too. 3/4 inch recommended cut capacity and 1.5 inch severance cuts. https://www.weldingsuppliesfromioc.com/ ... h-1-5630-1
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Louie1961 wrote:Lots of people will recommend Hypertherm for their well deserved reputation. None the less, my next purchase will be the Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 60i. It is reported to be a great hand cutter, but also a beast at gouging. decent price too. 3/4 inch recommended cut capacity and 1.5 inch severance cuts. https://www.weldingsuppliesfromioc.com/ ... h-1-5630-1
Thermal dynamics is a great value for a plasma cutter, from what ive seen. Id love to have one of their 120A cutters! :D
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Do any of you have any experience with the Miller plasma cutters?
I fell into one a few years ago when a fellow soldier who was about to separate had his wife inform him that the family was about to grow...
He sold off the car project and associated tools, including a new in box Spectrum375.

I haven't had much chance to use it, but haven't had any issues so far.
-Josh
Greasy fingered tinkerer.
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Spartan
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Thanks for all the helpful tips! My LWS carries the full line of Thermal Dynamics as their primary plasma brand, so those are high on my list from a support perspective.
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