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| thomasotten |
 Oct 4 2016, 10:27 AM
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Anyone have a recommendation on a plasma cutter suitable for chassis repair? What is cost of consumables? I am looking for something better than cutting wheels.
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| Mark Henry |
Oct 4 2016, 11:22 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(thomasotten @ Oct 4 2016, 12:27 PM)  Anyone have a recommendation on a plasma cutter suitable for chassis repair? What is cost of consumables? I am looking for something better than cutting wheels. Some of the chinese machines are getting pretty good, Everlast and AHP seem to be popular. You would want a name brand for production work, but for a home shop use you can't beat the price of these machines. Size depends what you are doing, you only need about 20amps for sheet metal, 60 amps will cut a half inch steel easy. One thing about plasma is you need a regulated, clean, super dry air supply. You can use a cheap HF desiccant air dryer, but then you also need an air filter, as the desiccant tends to break apart into a fine powder. So make sure you add that and all the fittings needed into your budget. As for consumables you can get stuff from china off of ebay for cheap, but you have to order your supply a month before you're using it. BTW I just bought a bunch of MIG tips and nozzles from Miller, all said "made in China". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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thomasotten Plasma Cutter Oct 4 2016, 10:27 AM
Mueller Home Depot sells them now, Everlast is a decent br... Oct 4 2016, 10:48 AM Cory M I have a small Miller unit. It can be switched fro... Oct 4 2016, 10:55 AM dflesburg I got mine about 8 years ago. Its a small Hobart, ... Oct 4 2016, 11:19 AM thomasotten Any good Made in USA brands? Oct 4 2016, 09:14 PM
Mike Bellis
Any good Made in USA brands?
Nothing is made her... Oct 4 2016, 09:35 PM 914forme HyperTherm, not USA made but USA assembled. 70% o... Oct 5 2016, 10:04 AM Perry Kiehl Clone I got mine from HTP in a bulk purchase with my TIG... Oct 5 2016, 12:19 PM Curbandgutter I use hypertherm. Love it. When I need consumables... Oct 5 2016, 12:34 PM PlantMan I have been looking at the Eastwood units. I have ... Oct 6 2016, 07:55 AM |
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