Plasma Cutters

[rscook]

Hi everyone I do mobile welding on the side but things have picked up. I need to buy a plasma cutter but dont know alot about them. I am still reading on them but looking for some imput. Thanks

Scott

[WyoRoy]

Go by the machine's amp rating when you are comparing models. Otherwise, it seems like every manufacturer has their own specific ratings for snake oil sales.

[Bert]

and......go UP at least 1 size when you are thinking what's the thickest I would cut??? If you can, try to go to your LWS and test it there!!! If they let you, I would try it on your engine drive.
:)
bert

[fun4now]

what type of cutting do you expect to do with it ?
a lot of the guys here have the spectrum 375 extream. nice powerful very portable, and will work off most generators. if you need more power the 625 extream is also a ready to go portable unit.

http://www.millerwelds.com/products/plasma/spectrum_375_x-treme/

http://www.millerwelds.com/products/plasma/spectrum_625_x-treme/

http://www.millerwelds.com/products/plasma/

renting the unit you think will fit your needs before buying is a good idea. check with your local welding store and see if its possible to rent or at-least try out a unit before buying.;)