Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 Thinking about getting a plasma cutter ,i have a Hobart picked out that will fit the bill ,just wanted to get some reviews . I will be adding a CNC plasma table soon i hope so i need a cutter that will work well and cut at least 1/2 inch steel .Any thoughts on this unit ?price on the unit is $1399. 11 mapedVem, Lestershoellshugs, zapedVem and 8 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 Loaded the wrong image ,here is the print out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 HYPERTHERM Powermax 45 is my recommendation 2 latoracing and SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latoracing 256 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 I agree with newstang. ^^^^^^^^^ My Hypertherm 45 cuts so smooth, I will enjoy it even more with a CNC table (on the wish list). I still can't get over how small and light these new inverter based cutters are. Like carrying a small suitcase. It isn't exactly cheap, but if you are fixing to use it a lot, the investment will be very worth while. Shop around, you can find great deals on them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 Wow ,$1625 is a bit over my spending ability right now . I have been watching racedezert.com tools section ,and they keep coming up with some good deals on tables from shops going out of business .A friend bought a plasma cam table and said it works great ,that is the table i want ,i just have to wait for a good one to come up .You wouldn't believe what you can make on that table ...i could play for ever with one . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted February 7, 2017 What i like about this Hobart is it is 115 or 230 volt just by changing the plug in adapter ,you can plug it in almost any where . I think i will go look at one tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsanter 152 Report post Posted February 9, 2017 Farm show is coming and they often have good deals. I typically buy something there every year and get a better price than can be found on the net. The lower end plasmas are a bit slow especially at its max cut thickness. For a CNC table you want to go overkill on the plasma and ideally you want a plasma that has the connections already for the CNC control and the straight gun What size CNC table are you wanting? One of the things I picked up is a liquid handler to convert to a CNC plasma. I got it for $100. What is a liquid handler? Well it's a lad testing robot that injects the text chemicals into the test tubes. Basically it has XYZ control. It only has a working area of about 12x18 but for making brackets and such it will be fine Give me a call, we can talk more about it Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
