Anyone Used This Plasma?

[frdtrkguy]

I usually dont skimp on tools but I want to buy a plasma cutter and the price the selling point.. If it works decent then I think it would be worth a try. Ive read some positive stuff about it on Pirate and the 5 year warranty is good... I dunno... The Hypertherm 45 is 1600.00

http://www.longevity-inc.com/product...Cut-LP-40D.php

[snowshoebrue]

i have one, it does fine for what i use it for. i don't really ever cut anything over 1/4" so it works good for that. the only thing i have to complain about it is the torch is kinda cheap. i broke the switch and the air hose pulled out of the crimp that holds it in. switch was only 8 bucks to get a replacement and i just hose clamped the airline back on. i don't have an air dryer so i usually run mine on co2. you can get about 45min of cutting out of a 20lb bottle

[hellbentrodder]

Originally Posted by snowshoebrue

i don't have an air dryer so i usually run mine on co2.

Go to your local automotive paint supply and get one of those dryers that take a roll of toilet paper. I think I paid like 40 bucks and have been using it on my Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 50 for a few years without any problems.

[R2j]

What will you be using it for the most? Heavy plate, light stuff or a mix? I have an older Thermal Dynamics 35 110 and then a Hypertherm on my plasma table. If your not going to use it much then it shouldn't be too bad, but if used frequently, get a better quality machine. Just from my past experience with the ones that I have. I've had the 35 for....like 15 plus years and the plas table for 12. I've only had to have the 35 repaired twice and the other never. Just tips and electrodes.

[frdtrkguy]

Originally Posted by R2j

What will you be using it the most for? Heavy plate, light stuff or a mix? I have an older Thermal Dynamics 35 110 and a Hypertherm on my plasma table. If your not going to use it much then it shouldn't be too bad, but if use frequently, get a better quality machine. Just from my past experience with the ones that I have.

Just once in a while for my Jeep, right now I need to cut and fab some motor mounts. I guess the heaviest would be about 3/8 for brackets and such..

[R2j]

Hell for that price and the amount of use, buy it. Sounds like it works alright. I just priced a demo model Miller with dual voltage and it was still $1500......so I just fixed the 35 for $120 and called it good. Also sounds like you can get parts for it pretty easy and cheap.

[Katon]

Cant vouch for that one but this is the one I have:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95136

a little more expensive, but HF sells the new tips for it redily available.

Ive cut up to 1/2" steel with it, takes some time getting used to cutting clean that deep but on smaller stuff 1/4" and less, its like hot knife through butter.

[BroncoAZ]

I ended up with the Thermodynamics 52 (220v) when it came out. It works great on everything I've thrown at it (up to 3/8" so far). The toilet paper filter mentioned earlier is likely the motorguard M-26 filter. They work great and really save your tips.

As for buying the plasma, be sure to shop online. My local welding shop wanted $1950 + tax, I got it online for $1480 free shipping/no tax.