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I couldn’t agree more. I had a Eastwood plasma. What a joke. I bought a Hypertherm 45xp for my cnc machine. It’s have been bullet prove. And I get right at 1000 pierces per electrode on billet 5052 aluminum that I cut all the time. I researched a lot before buying one. It what it came down to is all the shops that cut a lot use Hypertherm. Best machine period end of sentence!!!
Hypertherm is NOT made in USA... They are incorporated here, but offshore the main production.... They have been the innovator's for many years... and I have a feeling that Jim is already to passing the legacy on.!
I'm glad you mentioned that! We are working on a technical article with the information in this video and will be going into more detail about those differences as well. I will post the link here once we get it finished. We will also be coming out with a video going into more detail about CNC machines real soon.
I was expecting some more actual information. Yes the torches are different... but I need a torch for a plasma table. A plasma cutter is a power supply with a solenoid valve for compressed air. What is the difference electrically that makes one machine actually cut better than the other given the same amperage rating? I have an old cut 30 that has served me well for years and years, but need a new machine for the plasma table I am building and you did not say anything about the actual difference in operation. Perhaps you should have also talked about duty cycle.
At 2:26, you mention that the high freq start needs to be a scratch start (touching metal). I thought the high freq meant that you didn't need to touch the metal. Is this different than what is found in a tig welder which has touchless high freq starts?
The high frequency machines act similar to a spark plug, they can only jump a short gap, which is why they need to basically be touching the metal, but technically shouldn't. HF pilot arc and Blow Back style are newer, which essentially have the spark plug built in. I think that the TIG terminology is different than Plasma Cutters. We go into more detail about torch styles in our tech article linked here... www.911motorsports.net/Plasma-Cutter--Buyers-Guide_b_4.html
Yes. All Blow Backs will work for CNC, you just want to stay away from any High Frequency machine. Ideally you want a machine that comes with a CNC port because that basically makes it plug-n-play.
With any plasma cutter (or welder for that matter) the wise choice is buy (lots of) consumables online in advance. I don't buy toilet paper by the sheet either and treat consumables like military "bench stock" parts, reordering when they hit (whatever I decide is) a low point but never waiting until I run out. I do this with common hardware, oil, lubricants etc too because I can buy opportunistically to save money overall while never running out.
I have the hynade cut60 in pilot arc version with IPT65 torch, the truth is that its cuts seem very clean to me, it also has the connectors to put it to work on the CNC table, there is really a good quality/price ratio.
The downside of that machine is the 65 torch, it uses consumables that don't have a drag shield option, which means none of our drag cutting tools will work with it. If you only plan on freehand or CNC cutting, then it would be just fine.
thanks sir for docs and videos , i will like to obtain your helpfull advice for buying , complete plasma cutter , non hf , handheld , torch and cnc torch , for cutting , clean cut up 1.5mm thikness sheet ss , it could be similar to plasma art cutting , cooled water torch provided , but your opinion is my choice , thanks
I would stay away from that machine! First off they claim it has an IPT40 torch which is too small for 65 amps. Then upon further research, it looks like that torch is actually a copy of the Trafimet S45, which uses entirely different consumables, still only 45 amp, and doesn't have a drag shield option. I would also stay away from the HF Titanium machines, as they use bastard torch styles too.
@@911Motorsports thanks for infos and videos sir , please to help me choosing a non expensive , plasma cutter for art , thin ss and metal , shielded gaz , cnc torch and manual provided , non hf start , cnc plug and play connector , and in fine , built in compressor , to much for a cutter lol
primeweld 60 , is it blow back non hf ? do you recommand it with plug and play cnc connectors ? what do you advise and sugest other brands ? thanks need friendly urgent reply , to decide my buying
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We compiled this video along with much more information into a technical article and plasma cutter buyers guide for easy reference. www.911motorsports.net/Plasma-Cutter--Buyers-Guide_b_4.html All of our plasma cutting tools and accessories are also available here. www.911motorsports.net/Plasma-Stencils_c_22.html
Hypertherm is all you see in professional shops. They are 100% made in the USA too.
I couldn’t agree more. I had a Eastwood plasma. What a joke. I bought a Hypertherm 45xp for my cnc machine. It’s have been bullet prove. And I get right at 1000 pierces per electrode on billet 5052 aluminum that I cut all the time. I researched a lot before buying one. It what it came down to is all the shops that cut a lot use Hypertherm. Best machine period end of sentence!!!
Hypertherm is NOT made in USA... They are incorporated here, but offshore the main production.... They have been the innovator's for many years... and I have a feeling that Jim is already to passing the legacy on.!
Instructional video very well done with no stupid music kudos thank you
Thanks!... I like your other username... Let's Go Brandon!!!
Prime cut is my machine. I use it for cnc all the time.
Primeweld CUT 60 is the way to go....excellent machines. Mine is installed on a crossfire XR cnc and I cant be happier.
Suggestion, talk about the difference between pilot arc vs non pilot arc, HF vs blowback start, cnc ports.
I'm glad you mentioned that! We are working on a technical article with the information in this video and will be going into more detail about those differences as well. I will post the link here once we get it finished. We will also be coming out with a video going into more detail about CNC machines real soon.
We got the article posted, let us know what you think of it. www.911motorsports.net/Plasma-Cutter--Buyers-Guide_b_4.html
Can it just soldier /weld 2 copper pieces instead of cutting through. Like hifi brass connector to copper wire etc.
I was expecting some more actual information. Yes the torches are different... but I need a torch for a plasma table. A plasma cutter is a power supply with a solenoid valve for compressed air. What is the difference electrically that makes one machine actually cut better than the other given the same amperage rating? I have an old cut 30 that has served me well for years and years, but need a new machine for the plasma table I am building and you did not say anything about the actual difference in operation. Perhaps you should have also talked about duty cycle.
At 2:26, you mention that the high freq start needs to be a scratch start (touching metal). I thought the high freq meant that you didn't need to touch the metal. Is this different than what is found in a tig welder which has touchless high freq starts?
The high frequency machines act similar to a spark plug, they can only jump a short gap, which is why they need to basically be touching the metal, but technically shouldn't. HF pilot arc and Blow Back style are newer, which essentially have the spark plug built in. I think that the TIG terminology is different than Plasma Cutters. We go into more detail about torch styles in our tech article linked here... www.911motorsports.net/Plasma-Cutter--Buyers-Guide_b_4.html
I believe the prime weld cut 60 is rated for 7/8" rather than 5/8" cut.
It might be rated for that, but 5/8" is all I trust it for.... I've made 3/4" cuts, with multiple passes, but it ain't pretty.
Is the pt 60 blow back also reccomend for cnc?
Yes. All Blow Backs will work for CNC, you just want to stay away from any High Frequency machine. Ideally you want a machine that comes with a CNC port because that basically makes it plug-n-play.
With any plasma cutter (or welder for that matter) the wise choice is buy (lots of) consumables online in advance. I don't buy toilet paper by the sheet either and treat consumables like military "bench stock" parts, reordering when they hit (whatever I decide is) a low point but never waiting until I run out. I do this with common hardware, oil, lubricants etc too because I can buy opportunistically to save money overall while never running out.
Good solid advice, Thank you very much!
I have the hynade cut60 in pilot arc version with IPT65 torch, the truth is that its cuts seem very clean to me, it also has the connectors to put it to work on the CNC table, there is really a good quality/price ratio.
The downside of that machine is the 65 torch, it uses consumables that don't have a drag shield option, which means none of our drag cutting tools will work with it. If you only plan on freehand or CNC cutting, then it would be just fine.
We need yeswelder stencils type asap
Our stencils will work for those most of their machines, you just need to figure out which style of torch you have.
Great job! Very informative video!
Thanks for the info. This is a help in my deciding which one to go with of Amy shop.
Thanks again.
Excellent video! Very informative!
thanks sir for docs and videos , i will like to obtain your helpfull advice for buying , complete plasma cutter , non hf , handheld , torch and cnc torch , for cutting , clean cut up 1.5mm thikness sheet ss , it could be similar to plasma art cutting , cooled water torch provided , but your opinion is my choice , thanks
Primeweld is an excellent option. Nice welders too. Top tier customer service as well.
Good info. Side note you were I correct on tour stated cut foe the primeweld cut60. Its a 7/8 clean cut and 1 in severance.
Thoughts on Yeswelder 65ds?
I would stay away from that machine! First off they claim it has an IPT40 torch which is too small for 65 amps. Then upon further research, it looks like that torch is actually a copy of the Trafimet S45, which uses entirely different consumables, still only 45 amp, and doesn't have a drag shield option. I would also stay away from the HF Titanium machines, as they use bastard torch styles too.
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Thx. Very helpful
If your into scrapping cars. Which is best for cutting converters off the cars
The Hypertherm 30 AIR would be my choice... it has a built in Air Compressor.
Any thoughts on the titanium 65?
@@911Motorsports thanks for infos and videos sir , please to help me choosing a non expensive , plasma cutter for art , thin ss and metal , shielded gaz , cnc torch and manual provided , non hf start , cnc plug and play connector , and in fine , built in compressor , to much for a cutter lol
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primeweld 60 , is it blow back non hf ? do you recommand it with plug and play cnc connectors ? what do you advise and sugest other brands ? thanks need friendly urgent reply , to decide my buying
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