Which plasma cutter?
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Looking for recommendations for a plasma cutter up to around the £500 mark (but don't mind if it's cheaper!).
Initially needs to cut around 5-6mm steel but versatility and the ability to cut thicker stuff with a decent duty cycle would be good. Air supply not an issue.
The R-Tech P30 seems to be well thought of but not currently available until next month for some reason.
Initially needs to cut around 5-6mm steel but versatility and the ability to cut thicker stuff with a decent duty cycle would be good. Air supply not an issue.
The R-Tech P30 seems to be well thought of but not currently available until next month for some reason.
gottans said:
Hope you have a good compressor as they are air hungry devices, the cheapest rtech one needs 100 litres per minute at 50psi.
My 25A plasma cutter overheated the power/pressure control switch on a 3HP 150 litre compressor.
You must be doing a lot of constant cutting though to do that, normally the compressor gets chance to catch up in between cuts.My 25A plasma cutter overheated the power/pressure control switch on a 3HP 150 litre compressor.
I have the r-tech p30c. It’s fine. I might be doing it wrong, but so far I'd say my plasma cutter makes my angle grinder look like a precision tool.
That said, I'm inevitably doing it wrong - the tool is good.
R-Tech also are excellent - I have found their customer service really really good.
That said, I'm inevitably doing it wrong - the tool is good.
R-Tech also are excellent - I have found their customer service really really good.
Edited by Arnie Cunningham on Monday 15th February 21:47
I have an R-Tech P30. It's fantastic.
I will echo the comment above that unless you put a lot of time and practice in, it isn't the cleanest way to cut. I've seen the likes of Urchfab on YouTube do razor-sharp cuts with one, though, so it's definitely my ability rather than the tool at fault (story of my life
). Still, a quick once over with the Dremel and it's all good.
I will echo the comment above that unless you put a lot of time and practice in, it isn't the cleanest way to cut. I've seen the likes of Urchfab on YouTube do razor-sharp cuts with one, though, so it's definitely my ability rather than the tool at fault (story of my life
). Still, a quick once over with the Dremel and it's all good.Plasma Cutter for the Money 2021 – Reviews & Guide
If you are using an angle grinder or oxy-fuel cutting, it’s time to get an upgrade. The best plasma cutter list gives you a far greater perspective on their applications. There are plenty of reasons to have them as they provide no metal chips and give accurate cuts with a smooth finish for suitable settings.
The plasma cutter has many usages in the HVAC industry. It is the most advanced, reliable, and simple cutting technology so far available, and for icing over the cake, it’s economical. The high-temperature beam from the gun allows you to cut almost every metal available in your workshop.
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The recent advancements have also enabled the CNC feature in these tools, using which all you have to do is add numerical data and the software do the rest of your work. So in this blog post, I shall be reviewing the 10 best plasma cutters based on their cutting ability, cutting speed, power, duty cycle, and of course, their price. At the end of the reviews, you will find a buying guide that will educate you more about them, and you shall be able to reach a conclusion
If you are using an angle grinder or oxy-fuel cutting, it’s time to get an upgrade. The best plasma cutter list gives you a far greater perspective on their applications. There are plenty of reasons to have them as they provide no metal chips and give accurate cuts with a smooth finish for suitable settings.
The plasma cutter has many usages in the HVAC industry. It is the most advanced, reliable, and simple cutting technology so far available, and for icing over the cake, it’s economical. The high-temperature beam from the gun allows you to cut almost every metal available in your workshop.
(https://myweldingyard.com/best-plasma-cutter/)
The recent advancements have also enabled the CNC feature in these tools, using which all you have to do is add numerical data and the software do the rest of your work. So in this blog post, I shall be reviewing the 10 best plasma cutters based on their cutting ability, cutting speed, power, duty cycle, and of course, their price. At the end of the reviews, you will find a buying guide that will educate you more about them, and you shall be able to reach a conclusion
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