Plasma cutter

[67686977]

Thinking about buying a plasma cutter. Knowing I will never use it enough to recoup my money. Thinking about a Hypertherm Powermax 45XP. Anyone have any experience with this brand or model?

 

[Wyflyer]

My son has one, that same one is on my xmas wish list. I've run it, it'll cut what they advertised, while many brands are overstated

 

[Skiddy]

I have heard that Hypertherm are pretty good little units. wish I had one lol

 

[Casey4wd]

I have one. I thought it was the best bang for the dollar when I bought mine. I have not had any issues. Replacement parts are widely available. Like triggers when your brother crunches the handle with his boot...

 

[Nevadasmith]

I have used miller's, thermal dynamics, cheap ebay ones, and hands down hypertherm is my favorite!!! I think you'll be very happy with it.

 

[rjrobin2002]

I have had great luck with my Longevity 40amp, had it for about 8 yrs now with no problems. Its just one of the many Chinese ones, payed about $500 for it and it with slice 3/8" all day in a hurry.

 

[Yeller]

I use a 45XP everyday. Plenty of machine for any of your needs and is very reliable, and if there is a problem hypotherm has been fantistic to deal with. I have 20+ of them in a production setting and couldn't be more pleased

 

[Skiddy]

I use a 45XP everyday. Plenty of machine for any of your needs and is very reliable, and if there is a problem hypotherm has been fantistic to deal with. I have 20+ of them in a production setting and couldn't be more pleased

sneak one out for me;D

 

[sprdv1]

Good info.. hope to get one myself one day...

 

[5001craig]

We have two of them at the shop (both 480 V three phase). One is larger than the other--I can't remember the model numbers. One will cut pretty thick stuff. I believe these were originally made to cut aluminum. I haven't used them a lot but every time I do I am amazed at how fast you can cut and how clean the cut is (I am used to oxy/acet).

We went through a lot of consumable parts in the torch until we installed air filters on the machines. This dramatically cut down on the consumables but we still go through quite a few. However, everyone and their brother uses them and we are in extremely dirty environments cutting nasty stuff. We just mounted a small tool box on the cage we built and keep it stocked.

We abuse our machines and other than the consumables they have been pretty trouble-free.

 

[welndmn]

I bought the Harbor freight plasma cutter used off craigslist for $150.
While the cuts are not as crisp as my old miller, and the tips wear out quicker, I'm satisfied with it.

 

[56f100bbw]

I just bought a hyperthem power max 45xp just got it out of the box haven't tried it out yet ,it sure is lite easy to move to other shop

 

[sprdv1]

I bought the Harbor freight plasma cutter used off craigslist for $150.
While the cuts are not as crisp as my old miller, and the tips wear out quicker, I'm satisfied with it.

sometimes, cheaper is better..