Difference between Cut50 plasma cutter models?

[klieber]

So since the group buy on the plasma cutter looks like it might be falling apart, I started doing some research on them on my own. From what I can tell, there are various models of Cut50 cutters -- "Cut50D", "Cut50DR", "Cut50F" and the list goes on.

Some of the differences appear to be obvious. The 50F appears to be 220V only while others are 110/220V. But trying to pull out all the key differences via eBay listings is painful at best.

Is there a chart anywhere that lists out the differences between these cutters? Some sort of manufacturer's site that I haven't been able to find via Google?

Thanks.

 

[BJ42LX]

Ebay response from usaprovidersinc when I asked him this question:

Only the CUT50F is a pilot arc cutter
CUT50 works with 220V only
CUT50D works with 110V and 220V
CUT50R works with 220V only and has built in gauge
CUT50DR works with 110V and 220V and has built in gauge
CUT50F works with 220V only and is a pilot arc cutter
Thanks

- usaprovidersinc

 

[bmxdad]

I have a Simarc CUT-50RX

Dual voltage ... digital readout.

 

[klieber]

Great info -- thanks!

 

[nonhog]

"pilot arc cutter"

Sounds convenient but is it worth the extra cost? (small I know)
Just hate bells and whistles unless needed.

 

[rslaback]

"pilot arc cutter"

Sounds convenient but is it worth the extra cost? (small I know)
Just hate bells and whistles unless needed.

A pilot arc cutter means that the machine will maintain an arc without being grounded to the cutting material. This is extremely helpful in that you can maintain an arc if you get some paint, grease or dross in between the torch and the metal being cut. Without it your torch will go out.

 

[hanly2]

So this yellow cut50 on ebay with the gauge and 110/220 for $216 is a nice unit, it just doesnt have the pilot feature? Does this company make a good mig welder also? I need both

 

[southbounder]

I know this is an old thread, but it often pops up at the top of relevant google searches, so thought I would update.

There is now a "Cut50P" available on ebay from a different seller @ $284.57: 110/220 with gauge and pilot arc. It does use different consumables though, listed for the WSD60P torch.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tosense-Plasma-Cutter-CUT50-Pilot-Arc-50A-110-220V-Cnc-Compatible-WSD60P-torch-/231551367287?hash=item35e9897877:g:0BYAAOSwBLlVRqDe

Only the CUT50F is a pilot arc cutter
CUT50 works with 220V only
CUT50D works with 110V and 220V
CUT50R works with 220V only and has built in gauge
CUT50DR works with 110V and 220V and has built in gauge
CUT50F works with 220V only and is a pilot arc cutter

 

[Buckgnarly]

A pilot arc cutter means that the machine will maintain an arc without being grounded to the cutting material. This is extremely helpful in that you can maintain an arc if you get some paint, grease or dross in between the torch and the metal being cut. Without it your torch will go out.

It's also great for cutting stuff like expanded steel....you will HATE cutting it without pilot arc.

 

[JanS48]

Greetings all - newbie here.

I just got a Cut 50 DF which I don't see listed - it appears to have the arc starter. The tag on the back of the unit states 110/220 however it came with a 110 plug attached. I'd like to use the unit on 220. Is it safe to assume I can wire an adapter plug to go from the 110 to 220?

The last thing I want to do is fry it plugging it into 220 if it is in-fact a 110 volt unit. The pamphlet it came with states it's is 110/220 but does not mention how to use this on 220.

Any advice is much appreciated.

Thanks
Jan

 

[Ohmthis]

I noticed the dates from the last post to this one. Exactly 3 years to the day. To the question, there should be a drawing on wiring on the unit somewhere. If not contact someone about it. It could be that it automatically senses the voltage and makes the proper connection through a circuit board for you. I know some newer welders do that.

 

[TonyTheToolGuy]

I likewise have the Cut-50DF, it has an American 120v plug on it. The unit does automatically adjust for any incoming voltage from around 100v to 250ish, either 50 or 60 Hz. You can just make an adapter from the 120v plug to 240v, or just cut the 120v off and replace it with something else.
I bought mine due to the flexibility of operating it on 120v, which my Hypertherm will not do. And, for a much lighter and flexible gun.
I have had a Hypertherm 1100 for over 20 years, machine and hand torches, and have upgraded its torches over the years to use the newer tips, and I gotta say, this Cut-50DF is very impressive. REAL plasma torches like the Hypertherm don't use high freq/high volt pilot arcs and therefore make a lot less electrical noise for CNCs and such and their torches may be dragged without causing tip wear, but they and their consumables are very expensive. The tips for this Cut-50DF are essentially free in comparison and I get a surprisingly good life out of the consumables in my Cut-50DF's AG60 torch. I've also found that the torch works quite well for gouging by replacing the standard ceramic ring (with the steel wire standoff groove) with the machine torch and non-pilot arc torch ceramic which has a reduced profile that allows the torch a more acute angle with the gouging surface.
Another feature I like about this Chinese plasma versus my much more powerful Hypertherm is greatly reduced air consumption. Hypertherm torches use a lot more air, which likely is how they get the fantastic tip life and quality of cut, but my 80 amp 1100 uses twice the air that this Cut-50DF uses.