Plasma cutter

[grsthegreat]

I have a Hypertherm Powermax 1000, and have run it about 6 years now. The air compressor is a Lowes (Kobalt) 60 gallon and it more than handles whatever i throw at it with the plasma cutter.

I do have a refrigerated air drier, and that has really helped extend consumable tips.

 

[Shield Arc]

Here are some pictures of my redneck air dryer. :laughing:



Why do the pictures not load in order?!!!!!

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

Doubles as a still during the night...

 

[grsthegreat]

yeiks....heres mine. a simple harbor freight unit. works GREAT/...100% recommend

but cant use it as a still

 

[Jim in ICT]

Buy Hypertherm, you won't be sorry.

 

[camshawn]

We just got a cut master 52 and after playing a bit yesterday and this morning I am quite happy with it. So far I cut a dragonfly out of some12 g for the boss and some 3/16 flat to make. Mounting tabs for a large compressor. I am now trying to get used to bracing my hand an still moving fast enough to get a good cut, very different from a cutting touch, much faster. Having fun playing with a new toy, Cam

 

[CNC Dan]

.... I am now trying to get used to bracing my hand an still moving fast enough to get a good cut, very different from a cutting touch, much faster. Having fun playing with a new toy, Cam

That can be a problem. I have seen my heartbeat in a cut sometimes.
A collection of round plywood discs for radiuses, and a good strait edge are a big help. For freehand cutting, you might try clamping something nearby to prop against.

 

[Rustyiron]

A little off topic here but maybe some one knows.....I bought (new) a Hypermax 900, it's about 10+?years old now. Do the newer models have a different torch and consumables? (That last longer)
Shield Arc would you explain your dryer, that's my style (homemade). I just bought an in-line water filter by hyper therm, I think, and have not tried it yet, but not using dry air, consumables is an under statement. I thought that with an 80 gal tank & very little use, that is no painting & very little air tool use, I'd be ok with just tank draining. I avoid using the 'plas and grab the o/a torch for this high consumption of consumables.:laughing:

 

[Kernopelli]

I purchase an Everlast 50 amp w/ pilot arc. Have so far cut up to 5/8" with it. Makes SUPER fast factory cut edges on sheet metals like body panels and almost as good/fast on thicker sheets of 1/8 and 3/16". 1/4" and 3/8" is no problem, just takes a slower torch movement.

My son and I still giggle like school girls every time we use it. It has worked flawlessly, came with a 5 yr. warranty and a nice consumable package and the torch is nice ( has the built in trigger button...not the cheap zip tied trigger like many of the Chinese brands).

I waited for a sale and paid $420 shipped to the door. A friend at work just got his for $400......can't beat it as a package.

 

[Redneck in training]

A little off topic here but maybe some one knows.....I bought (new) a Hypermax 900, it's about 10+?years old now. Do the newer models have a different torch and consumables? (That last longer)
Shield Arc would you explain your dryer, that's my style (homemade). I just bought an in-line water filter by hyper therm, I think, and have not tried it yet, but not using dry air, consumables is an under statement. I thought that with an 80 gal tank & very little use, that is no painting & very little air tool use, I'd be ok with just tank draining. I avoid using the 'plas and grab the o/a torch for this high consumption of consumables.:laughing:

I am guessing he fills the can with ice.