What to get & startup types?

[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?

[everlastsupport]

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?

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.

[performance]

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

[Fallon]

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

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