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Which "small/portable" plasma cutter would you pick? Based on some of my requirements below, I've narrowed it down to 4 units. The Powermax30 Air is in the lead. Anyone have any experience with one? Is the onboard air worth it or will I run into issues with it not being able to keep up with thicker cuts?
What I want:
- Dual voltage is nice but not required
- On board air looks pretty nice
- Usage:
- I've read often that the torch, not the power supply make the plasma cutter. Thoughts?
Blue:
375 X-treme - $1465
- Cut Mild steel: 1/4" (6.4mm)
- Sever Mild Steel: 5/8" (15.9mm)
- 240v 30 amp = 35% Duty Cycle
- 12' torch + 12' work cable
- 10' power cable
Pros:
22' work length
120 / 240v support
I've rented these so I'm familiar with them.
Cons:
You are paying for that ridiculous hard-side carry case
No on-board air option
Red:
Tomahawk 375 - $1495
- Cut Mild steel: 5/16" (7.9mm)
- Sever Mild Steel: 1/2" (12.7mm)
- 240v 25 amp = 35% Duty Cycle
- 10' torch + 10' work cable
- 8' power cable
Pros:
Might have a rebate
Cons:
18' work length
Is onboard air able to keep up with full duty cycle cuts?
Kinda cruddy reviews
Grey:
Powermax XP / AIR - $1420 / $1740
- Cut Mild steel: 3/8" (9.5mm)
- Sever Mild Steel: 5/8" (15.9mm)
- 240v 30 amp = 35% Duty Cycle
- 15' torch + 10' work cable
- 10' power cable
Pros:
25' work length (best)
Onboard air
Thickest recommended cut
Cons:
Is onboard air able to keep up with full duty cycle cuts?
What I want:
- Dual voltage is nice but not required
- On board air looks pretty nice
- Usage:
Cutting brackets / gouging / orange peels and notching (in that order)
No ornamental / fancy cutting
Looking to replace awkwardness of a OA torch
- Do not want to spend over $2000 including cutter + extra consumables- I've read often that the torch, not the power supply make the plasma cutter. Thoughts?
Blue:
375 X-treme - $1465
- Cut Mild steel: 1/4" (6.4mm)
- Sever Mild Steel: 5/8" (15.9mm)
- 240v 30 amp = 35% Duty Cycle
- 12' torch + 12' work cable
- 10' power cable
Pros:
22' work length
120 / 240v support
I've rented these so I'm familiar with them.
Cons:
You are paying for that ridiculous hard-side carry case
No on-board air option
Red:
Tomahawk 375 - $1495
- Cut Mild steel: 5/16" (7.9mm)
- Sever Mild Steel: 1/2" (12.7mm)
- 240v 25 amp = 35% Duty Cycle
- 10' torch + 10' work cable
- 8' power cable
Pros:
Might have a rebate
Cons:
18' work length
Is onboard air able to keep up with full duty cycle cuts?
Kinda cruddy reviews
Grey:
Powermax XP / AIR - $1420 / $1740
- Cut Mild steel: 3/8" (9.5mm)
- Sever Mild Steel: 5/8" (15.9mm)
- 240v 30 amp = 35% Duty Cycle
- 15' torch + 10' work cable
- 10' power cable
Pros:
25' work length (best)
Onboard air
Thickest recommended cut
Cons:
Is onboard air able to keep up with full duty cycle cuts?