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Mark @ Everlast
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Simple answer? Made in China. Complex answer? We design the units on this side of the pond. In fact I designed the interface for the plasmas and spec'd it myself. More Complex answer? Everyone is building their products in China or other countries outright or building subcomponents and assembling them here in the US (in some cases, just slapping the covers on them). This is common and has been for over 20 years now. Hypertherm is one example. They got into trouble with " building" their so-called usa made units because their internationally based components were not able to be made. For example, their solenoids were built in Costa Rica. Imagine what happens to the supply line when a small country like C.R. gets hit with Covid? They had a breakdown in supply. They had to even send their own employees into outsourced factories that supply them to operate the assembly lines to get production going. They were 6 to 8 months behind IIRC. With the fact that we build in China and use name brand, off the shelf components we've been able to survive any MAJOR shortages. Production did slow but never ceased and supply is fairly normal, even with shipping issues because we have anticipated ahead pushing out extra production well ahead of expected peak curves so it will arrive in time even with the slowed delivery.
As far as the torches? We use innotec made torches. Miller and Hypertherm use their own proprietary torches. Lincoln has theirs made by tecmo, an Italian company that is owned by relatives to the Innotec factory in China. They use the same basic design and patent from my understanding. They have their own special threading, but the design is the same. Many other companies use the Innotec or tecmo torches. Many of your tool truck brands, companies like HTP, Northern Tool, and even Harbor freight use either tecmo or innotec as their torch supplier. You can go to HF or Northern stores and buy consumables there. Some local welding supply stores can as well since either their store brands or a carried brand use the same torch. Keep in mind that HT and Miller are proprietary, so no ours won't interchange with theirs, and theirs won't interchange with each other.
As far as the torches? We use innotec made torches. Miller and Hypertherm use their own proprietary torches. Lincoln has theirs made by tecmo, an Italian company that is owned by relatives to the Innotec factory in China. They use the same basic design and patent from my understanding. They have their own special threading, but the design is the same. Many other companies use the Innotec or tecmo torches. Many of your tool truck brands, companies like HTP, Northern Tool, and even Harbor freight use either tecmo or innotec as their torch supplier. You can go to HF or Northern stores and buy consumables there. Some local welding supply stores can as well since either their store brands or a carried brand use the same torch. Keep in mind that HT and Miller are proprietary, so no ours won't interchange with theirs, and theirs won't interchange with each other.
