LONGEVITY plasma cutter
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LONGEVITY plasma cutter
Back to the forum for a question. Anyone here use a LONGEVITY plasma cutter before? I need a plasma cutter and do not want to spend an arm and a leg. Any feedback on this company and there plasma cutters? This is the machine that will suit my needs as far as specs are concerned:
FORCECUT 62i
As far as I can tell, they offer the best price and warranty on the net, but will it do what I need it to do without any problems? Is the company reputible? I have not dealt with them before, so I was hoping to pull some feedback from someone else on this company. Thanks for the help.
FORCECUT 62i
As far as I can tell, they offer the best price and warranty on the net, but will it do what I need it to do without any problems? Is the company reputible? I have not dealt with them before, so I was hoping to pull some feedback from someone else on this company. Thanks for the help.
Hotshot
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A sever spec is the thickest material it can blow through without regard to cut quality. It's actual clean cut capacity is probably closer to 3/4", maybe less.
One thing to make sure of is that consumables are available, if they aren't available then the cheapest machine is worthless.
One thing to make sure of is that consumables are available, if they aren't available then the cheapest machine is worthless.
Token Redneck
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You cold probably get a Hypertherm Powermax 45 for the same price. Better machine, made in the USA, and at 1/2" and under will probably cut better, just not as fast due to power output. How'd you pick the 65 class machine?
How much volume at what thickness are you cutting? 1/2 to 3/4" and up steel is BIG stuff, if you're doing that frequently don't cheap out on the cutter and save the cash for an industrial machine. If you're a hobby shop guy, the Powermax 45 is a great choice. Also figure in that you're going to need to spend quite a bit on the air compressor and drying system too, feeding water into a plasma cutter destroys consumables rapidly. I'd say your priorities should be 1) dry air, 2) the plasma, 3) the compressor. Wet air will make any machine cut poorly.
How much volume at what thickness are you cutting? 1/2 to 3/4" and up steel is BIG stuff, if you're doing that frequently don't cheap out on the cutter and save the cash for an industrial machine. If you're a hobby shop guy, the Powermax 45 is a great choice. Also figure in that you're going to need to spend quite a bit on the air compressor and drying system too, feeding water into a plasma cutter destroys consumables rapidly. I'd say your priorities should be 1) dry air, 2) the plasma, 3) the compressor. Wet air will make any machine cut poorly.
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Beware of "off" brands
Just my two cents... it's hard enough to get decent parts and repair support from an established company these days. Don't make it harder by buying something "off brand".
If nothing else, you will need consumables for the life of your machine. Hypertherm and Miller will be there... will this brand?
You may be better off finding a used machine from a reputable maker than a cheap brand. I have seen an awful lot of no-name MIG welders and plasmas sitting collecting dust.
Good luck!
If nothing else, you will need consumables for the life of your machine. Hypertherm and Miller will be there... will this brand?
You may be better off finding a used machine from a reputable maker than a cheap brand. I have seen an awful lot of no-name MIG welders and plasmas sitting collecting dust.
Good luck!
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