What to get & startup types?

What plasma cutter should I be looking at getting for some home hobbyist type work?

Looking at power ratings & cutting capacities (1/2" max for the most part), it looks like a 50@ unit should do the job. Everything I've read indicates IGBTs are notably more durable than MOSFET units.

That pretty much leaves me looking at a PowerPlasma 50.

My major confusion at this point is the start types. Is there any large advantages to blowback vs. High Frequency? I'd love to build a CNC setup some day, but it's not likely to happen, so the interference aspect of HF isn't a major downside.

To get the HF start I'd either have to drop down to a MOSFET SuperCut or upgrade a bit above my budget to a PowerPlasma 60C.

Any suggestions?

I've also looked at the PowerPro 205 a bit. I've currently got a Miller Maxstar 200, but am interested in upgrading to AC as well as getting plasma. I'd probably have to sell off the Maxstar, but I tinker & putter, so don't use it too often. Are there any major drawbacks to having an all in one unit over dedicated systems, other than having to swap attachments to go between processes?

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Originally Posted by Fallon

What plasma cutter should I be looking at getting for some home hobbyist type work?

Looking at power ratings & cutting capacities (1/2" max for the most part), it looks like a 50@ unit should do the job. Everything I've read indicates IGBTs are notably more durable than MOSFET units.

That pretty much leaves me looking at a PowerPlasma 50.

My major confusion at this point is the start types. Is there any large advantages to blowback vs. High Frequency? I'd love to build a CNC setup some day, but it's not likely to happen, so the interference aspect of HF isn't a major downside.

To get the HF start I'd either have to drop down to a MOSFET SuperCut or upgrade a bit above my budget to a PowerPlasma 60C.

Any suggestions?

I've also looked at the PowerPro 205 a bit. I've currently got a Miller Maxstar 200, but am interested in upgrading to AC as well as getting plasma. I'd probably have to sell off the Maxstar, but I tinker & putter, so don't use it too often. Are there any major drawbacks to having an all in one unit over dedicated systems, other than having to swap attachments to go between processes?

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If you add a plasma cutter to you collection, they will probably see more use. Since you can custom make parts. Little grind and weld and you have what you want.

I have owned all of our plasma machines with the exception of the PP100. Currently I use a PP50 and PP80. I could get by with either. From your post, I would lean to the PP50 for the blowback, IGBT, price for duty cycle, and it will cut more than hobby levels and good duty cycle all day. One day I to PLAN a CNC. Room allowing.

All S models are blow back...which is all current 60, 70 and 80 units we sell direct.

I don't see the S models listed on the website.

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