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Offline fabr

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Plasma Torch
« on: August 17, 2009, 08:43:29 PM »
It's time to buy one. I will mostly need it for 3/8" or thinner steel. Any recommendations?

How does plasma do on aluminum?
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Re: Plasma Torch
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2009, 09:31:19 PM »
Take a look at the Thermal dynamics cutmaster 52, or for more power the 82.  After I got my 81, the new model came out and we got one at work.  Very powerful, very light and compact compared to the previous model.  If I was to buy one now, after working on my own for awhile, I think the cutmaster 52 would do the job.
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Re: Plasma Torch
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2009, 09:32:39 PM »
And, whatever thickness you think you need it for.....buy one that will do twice that.
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Re: Plasma Torch
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2009, 09:43:53 PM »
http://www.weldingsuppliesfromioc.com/servlet/the-2858/THERMAL-DYNAMICS-CUTMASTER-52/Detail

Hell, after looking at this now I want one.  Comparing the specs.  My 81 (next size up in the previous generation)  Puts out 60 amps and will sever 1 1/4" steel.  The new 52 will put out 60 amps and sever 1 1/8".

Ahh shit.  I see the 82 is about $300 less than my 81 cost 3-4 years ago.

http://www.weldingsuppliesfromioc.com/servlet/the-2857/THERMAL-DYNAMICS-CUTMASTER-82/Detail

Maybe it's time for a trade in.  Or sale....
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Re: Plasma Torch
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2009, 09:44:59 PM »
One more just cuz it already looks like I'm becoming a post whore.
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Re: Plasma Torch
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2009, 09:47:56 PM »
HE HE HE, one more.

Plasma does great on alum if you've got enough power.  Looks kinda like a rough band saw cut on thicker (1/4" and up) alum.  can be cleaned up pretty quick with a bur or a flapwheel.
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Re: Plasma Torch
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2009, 11:11:27 PM »
Quote from: Boostinjdm on August 17, 2009, 09:32:39 PM
And, whatever thickness you think you need it for.....buy one that will do twice that.

Yup, the smaller ones tend to eat up tips and nozzles faster. What you save in the purchase price you will eventually eat up in consumables. Plus, the tips always seem to blow out a the worst time...... Sunday with no spare on hand......
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Re: Plasma Torch
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2009, 05:59:35 AM »
Actually I got a good plasma cutter off ebay and it was pretty cheap. I cut Alli and up to 18mm mild steel and about 12mm alli, and it's been reliable!
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Re: Plasma Torch
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2009, 06:10:22 AM »
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Re: Plasma Torch
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2009, 08:06:39 AM »
OK ,I finally bought a plasma torch. I got a Hypertherm 45. I know there are pros and cons to all machines but this thing is SWEET! I could kick myself for not buying one sooner.
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Re: Plasma Torch
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2009, 08:25:10 AM »
We want video or pics... ;D
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Re: Plasma Torch
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2009, 11:00:08 AM »
 ;D ;D ;D
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