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Old 05-21-2006, 06:09 PM
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Default What's the best name in plasma cutters?
I'm looking into purchasing a plasma cutter. I would like it to be able to cut 3/8" thick steel cleanly. I've looked at the Hyperthem, Thermal Dynamics, Snap-On, Miller, etc., but I'd like some real world experience/input... the stuff they don't tell you in the sales brochures.

What is the best quality plasma cutter?

What is the best value (maybe not the best, but the best bang for the buck)?

I would also be interested in hearing if people have negative opinions on any particular brand as well so I stay away from those.

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miller at work is awesome, cuts up to 1/2" single pass.. the people next door have a HUGE one that they use to cut 1" thick steel.
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I personally like Hypertherm because plasma cutting is all what they do, they are not into tools, or welders, just plasma cutters
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I like my thermal dynamics, does everything I want.
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TD cutmaster35, used daily
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Originally Posted by 67RSCamaroVette
miller at work is awesome, cuts up to 1/2" single pass.. the people next door have a HUGE one that they use to cut 1" thick steel.
Do you know what model it is?
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Originally Posted by 383ysi
I like my thermal dynamics, does everything I want.
Which model do you have, and how thick can it cut cleanly?

I'm trying to figure out how the clean cut ratings compare to real world.
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Originally Posted by connecticut
TD cutmaster35, used daily
How thick does it cut cleanly?
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i have the hypertherm 600 and it works great. Hypertherm is known to be one of the best.
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cutmaster 38, U can also go to the thermal dynamics web page go to industrial
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Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 81 here - never fails!
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i have used several and thermal dynamics is my choice
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x2 on the Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 81. You'll never need more cutting power on automotive projects...well, unless you restore tanks for a hobby
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Lincoln Electric Pro Cut 25, cuts up to 3/8", dual input voltage with automatic switching
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x3 on the Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 81...of course, that's all I've ever used too...
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links to any of these.
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Hypertherm's manual systems
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I have the Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 51. Awsome performance haven't had any limitations or problems with it.
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We have a Hypertherm 1000 at work. We used it up to 3/4" armor plate . Cuts like a hot knife through buttah'
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TD Cutmaster 101. Very nice unit.

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