New Plasma Cutter First Impressions

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Hi all:

Just hooked up the Lotos Plasma Cutter my wife bought me for our anniversary. It took me a while to run 240 to the shop, and to set up the air. But the cutter worked great. Here are some pics:

Just out of the box:

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Installed on the Welding/Plasma table:

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[The Cobbler]

they're great. last night I had a buddy cut a 1-3/8" hole in a stainless sink for me with his.

 

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More:

The Torch:

I like the safety and the handle is comfortable:

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The Ground Clamp:

Not industrial quality, but plenty beefy for the hobby use I will put it to:

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And finally, the cuts. Before giving me a bad time about my first cut being a heart for my wife, remember she bought the thing for me as a surprise. Very nice wife!

First cut (about 1/16") Cut like butter and much faster than expected. Set on 30 amps with about 78 psi.

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To the other extreme, a 1" railroad bolt. Very rusty. Took two passes at 50 amps. Air at 78 psi. Not pretty, but it cut in in about 2 15-20 second passes:

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That was all I had time for. More cuts to follow if anyone is interested.

Ken

 

[arrowhead]

Very cool, I'm sure you will enjoy it. I just got one recently and love it! It's my new favorite tool. Yea, I've been cutting metal all along with cut off wheels and also have a torch, but the preferred method now is by plasma. I want to find some kind of flexible fence for cutting compound curve but haven't found anything yet.

 

[raceman17]

This is the same machine that will be purchased in the Chinese plasma cutter group buy deal.

 

[Cope]

Consumables are cheap and plentiful on eBay.