Thinking of purchasing a plasma cutter. I would appreciate any suggestions
of which manufacturer makes the better unit

Thank you

Bob

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, Robert
Then wrote:

Thinking of purchasing a plasma cutter. I would appreciate any suggestions
of which manufacturer makes the better unit

Thank you

Bob



You have to give more info than that.

What work are you planning on doing?
How thick is the thickest stuff you plan to cut?
What power do you have available?

Hello Robert:

Ernie is right, need to know what your going to do with the plasma cutter.

I made some prototype antenna mounts for Jeeps by hand, that mounted on
the back of the Jeep Body, allowing the rear window open.

I had a few cut out with a Plasma Cutter, and they needed way too much
De-Burring after being cut from the Plasma Cutter. So I am not looking
at a stamping outfit. I think they work well on steel.

Be advised, and good luck.

Jay in the Mojave

http://www.a1antennas.com



Robert Then wrote:
Thinking of purchasing a plasma cutter. I would appreciate any suggestions
of which manufacturer makes the better unit

Thank you

Bob

Primary usage would be to cut steel and stainless steel sheet shapes to be
welded together
Metal thickness would range from 18 gauge to 3/16"
I do not have 3 phase power but to have 110 and 220 power in the shop

Thanks in advance

Bob


"Jay Mojave" wrote in message
...
Hello Robert:

Ernie is right, need to know what your going to do with the plasma cutter.

I made some prototype antenna mounts for Jeeps by hand, that mounted on
the back of the Jeep Body, allowing the rear window open.

I had a few cut out with a Plasma Cutter, and they needed way too much
De-Burring after being cut from the Plasma Cutter. So I am not looking
at a stamping outfit. I think they work well on steel.

Be advised, and good luck.

Jay in the Mojave

http://www.a1antennas.com



Robert Then wrote:
Thinking of purchasing a plasma cutter. I would appreciate any
suggestions
of which manufacturer makes the better unit

Thank you

Bob

The low end Thermal Dynamics would fit the bill, will run on 110V 20
amp, and deliver full power on 220V, autoswitching. Easily carried
around the shop. Can be used with metal or other templates, so any
straightedge will work as a cutting guide, will work for drag cutting.
The advice I get is buy from a company that specializes in Plasma
cutters, which includes Thermal Dynamics. My next big purchase.

I understand that dry air is critical for any plasma cutter.

Richard


Robert Then wrote:

Primary usage would be to cut steel and stainless steel sheet shapes to be
welded together
Metal thickness would range from 18 gauge to 3/16"
I do not have 3 phase power but to have 110 and 220 power in the shop

Thanks in advance

Bob

"Jay Mojave" wrote in message
...
Hello Robert:

Ernie is right, need to know what your going to do with the plasma cutter.

I made some prototype antenna mounts for Jeeps by hand, that mounted on
the back of the Jeep Body, allowing the rear window open.

I had a few cut out with a Plasma Cutter, and they needed way too much
De-Burring after being cut from the Plasma Cutter. So I am not looking
at a stamping outfit. I think they work well on steel.

Be advised, and good luck.

Jay in the Mojave

http://www.a1antennas.com



Robert Then wrote:
Thinking of purchasing a plasma cutter. I would appreciate any
suggestions
of which manufacturer makes the better unit

Thank you

Bob

Hello Robert:

Ok good deal, I forgot to say, that I was using 1/4 inch thick 6061 T6 4
x 8 inch Bar Stock Aluminum.

Going to have them stamped cut and drilled.

Jay

Robert Then wrote:
Primary usage would be to cut steel and stainless steel sheet shapes to be
welded together
Metal thickness would range from 18 gauge to 3/16"
I do not have 3 phase power but to have 110 and 220 power in the shop

Thanks in advance

Bob


"Jay Mojave" wrote in message
...

Hello Robert:

Ernie is right, need to know what your going to do with the plasma cutter.

I made some prototype antenna mounts for Jeeps by hand, that mounted on
the back of the Jeep Body, allowing the rear window open.

I had a few cut out with a Plasma Cutter, and they needed way too much
De-Burring after being cut from the Plasma Cutter. So I am not looking
at a stamping outfit. I think they work well on steel.

Be advised, and good luck.

Jay in the Mojave

http://www.a1antennas.com



Robert Then wrote:

Thinking of purchasing a plasma cutter. I would appreciate any

suggestions

of which manufacturer makes the better unit

Thank you

Bob

HyperTherm or Thermal Dynamics. The best two plasma cutters going today.
Lots of others, but these brands are better than the plasma cutters made by
the welding equipment people.

Steve

You would be well served by a Hypertherm 380. As another poster stated dry
air is an important factor.

Andy

--
www.evolutionironworks.com
"Robert Then" wrote in message
...
Primary usage would be to cut steel and stainless steel sheet shapes to be
welded together
Metal thickness would range from 18 gauge to 3/16"
I do not have 3 phase power but to have 110 and 220 power in the shop

Thanks in advance

Bob


"Jay Mojave" wrote in message
...
Hello Robert:

Ernie is right, need to know what your going to do with the plasma
cutter.

I made some prototype antenna mounts for Jeeps by hand, that mounted on
the back of the Jeep Body, allowing the rear window open.

I had a few cut out with a Plasma Cutter, and they needed way too much
De-Burring after being cut from the Plasma Cutter. So I am not looking
at a stamping outfit. I think they work well on steel.

Be advised, and good luck.

Jay in the Mojave

http://www.a1antennas.com



Robert Then wrote:
Thinking of purchasing a plasma cutter. I would appreciate any
suggestions
of which manufacturer makes the better unit

Thank you

Bob

"PAUL" wrote in message
...
If you are looking for a decent machine with onboard water
extraction(means
you do not have to buy it seperately) and tunnel cooling so nothing gets
into the electronics, and I believe Hypertherm torch try the Hobart plasma
machines, we are quite please with ours. Just a thought.



Between Hypertherm and Hobart, Hypertherm will be infinitely easier/cheaper
to get parts and consumables for.

SteveB

If you are looking for a decent machine with onboard water extraction(means
you do not have to buy it seperately) and tunnel cooling so nothing gets
into the electronics, and I believe Hypertherm torch try the Hobart plasma
machines, we are quite please with ours. Just a thought.


"Andrew V" wrote in message
...
You would be well served by a Hypertherm 380. As another poster stated dry
air is an important factor.

Andy

--
www.evolutionironworks.com
"Robert Then" wrote in message
...
Primary usage would be to cut steel and stainless steel sheet shapes to
be
welded together
Metal thickness would range from 18 gauge to 3/16"
I do not have 3 phase power but to have 110 and 220 power in the shop

Thanks in advance

Bob


"Jay Mojave" wrote in message
...
Hello Robert:

Ernie is right, need to know what your going to do with the plasma
cutter.

I made some prototype antenna mounts for Jeeps by hand, that mounted
on
the back of the Jeep Body, allowing the rear window open.

I had a few cut out with a Plasma Cutter, and they needed way too much
De-Burring after being cut from the Plasma Cutter. So I am not looking
at a stamping outfit. I think they work well on steel.

Be advised, and good luck.

Jay in the Mojave

http://www.a1antennas.com



Robert Then wrote:
Thinking of purchasing a plasma cutter. I would appreciate any
suggestions
of which manufacturer makes the better unit

Thank you

Bob

I am sorry I made a mistake it is a millar spectrum, and here in canada the
parts are readily available. I think if you look into it these machines are
comparable if not a little better than hypotherm, but I believe they run the
hypotherm torch. The machine does us well and like I said the price is
better than hypotherm by far and it does the trick for us.Again just an
opinion.