plasma?

69.5CUDA

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ok guys im done screwing around when it comes to cutting and the wife has said i can have up to about a 500$ budget to get a plasma cutter...idealy id love a good high end used one........what do i need to look for or stay the hell away from?

i spoted this on ebay and got me realy wondering
http://cgi.ebay.com/ParkerMP-40Amp-...QQihZ004QQcategoryZ113743QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

also theres a guy localy with 1 working and 3 broken(addon machines) that are made by thermal dynamics and are "stack packs" basicly 1 machine is all thats needed but adding machines will increase your cut depth
 
i've got a Hypertherm Max 20 that I paid a ton of money for waaaaaaaayyyyy back in '85 or so.
It's been a great machine, 'tho it's a little on the light side. I've cut up to 1/4" with it, but it's slow going.
Great for what we do.
 
Miller had a deal on not long ago on the ones that they sell...it was $1000.00 cdn...new with a warranty...
 
plasma cutter = fun i got to tear apart the floor pan in a vw bug with one made quick work of it hehe was ablast to use as well.
 
I have a thermal dynamics, and it works very well. The model I have new is out of your budget, but you might try to find a used one you can afford. If I remember right, thermal dynamics only makes plasma cutters, and theirs are considered among the best. If you possibly can, get one powered by 220v instead of 120. I don't know about the smallest 220v models, but mine has a 50 amp plug-something to keep in mind when you're shopping. It doesn't actually USE 50 amps, but it has the plug that requires you to have a 50 amp socket.
 
not sure of the details atm im fixing to go look at it in the next few days ...its a "stack pack" the controler is fine but the 2 aditional packs are just not functioning..was told its fairly cheep to have them repaired...the controler by itself can handle 1/4 inch by itself

soo i asume 220 is MUCH better than 120?
 
69.5CUDA said:
soo i asume 220 is MUCH better than 120?
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More power per amp.

WATTs=Volts/Amps

The more volts you've got to work with, the less amps you need to draw to get the same power output.

Good for a couple of reasons -
your service to the house is rated in amps. 100-amp panel, 200 amp panel..... The less you consume, the more headroom you've got for other stuff.. (yes, the plasma cutter won't be on all the time, but thinking this way will keep you from wondering if you should be unplugging the fridge before running the cutter... know what I mean?)

If you need more power and the unit can draw it, there's the capacity in the circuit to deliver it... at least there's more than a standard 15A circuit. A 220V circuit has to be set up to handle at least 20A.

The other side of that is that you need to run a dedicated circuit - using the right plugs and correct guage wire. Electrical codes will spell that out for your area.
 
his last ? in that forum is EXACTLY the info i need to see LOL..but unanswered........odds are ill NEVER need to cut anything even remotely close to 1/2 inch thick id be suprised if i need to cut much over 1/4 more than a handfull of times...i mean the thickest stuff ive worked with is about the same thickness of a dodge truck frame
 
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