Plasma cutters
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08/14/19 07:45 PM
08/14/19 07:45 PM
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Bob_Iowa
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We’ve been looking at getting one for years and just have never bought one. I’m a big Lincoln guy but just not a fan of the plasma cutters, was looking at hyperthem or thermal Dynamics, mainly looking to cut 3/8 and down clean but would like to be able to sever bigger. My question is any experience with either brand also is there any other ones somebody likes? I’m not running them on a CNC table, and for 3/4 and bigger I still have my torches to cut that stuff.
Last edited by Bob_Iowa; 08/14/19 07:45 PM.
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Re: Plasma cutters
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08/14/19 08:00 PM
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The shop i worked in had an Esab I believe ,it would cut 5/8 steel. Other than replacing the nozzle from time to time it worked fine. Loved it on the thinner stuff nice clean cut very little slag J
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Re: Plasma cutters
[Re: Bob_Iowa]
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08/14/19 08:02 PM
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Have had no complaints with my hypotherm the last 10 years. Amazing little machine
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Re: Plasma cutters
[Re: Bob_Iowa]
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08/14/19 08:47 PM
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I have a small Esab unit that I use here for all manner of dress and art work, it will cut to 3/8 easy enough on 110 power. No burrs or slag on 1/4 inch or less, nice outfit !
I make sure to keep a moisture filter on the airline, and it has been a no problem unit, picked it up brand new from a small shop who was closing who only used it for one job, cost me $200.00 which was probably 15 years ago now, was a great pick up for my use !
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Re: Plasma cutters
[Re: Bob_Iowa]
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08/15/19 05:25 PM
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have had a esab for years other than replacing gun and leads its been trouble free..it cuts 3/8 ok but its a 1/4 machine as far as im concerned.... my lincoln 305 g s wont run it ... lincoln has one that will run off portable.. think thats the way id go if i was buying new. weld shop said they could add a kit to welder to clean up electric and would run my plasma... ?? been on my bucket list .. but gettin by with torch and grinder for portable work...
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