Plasma question

[migsta]

I read all I could here and other sites about
the best Plasma Cutter to buy. Many cases the
suggestion was to go the local boyz and testdrive
a few pieces. Unfortunately the locals around here are not
really friendly so I have to ask someone here who
had / has some cutter. I need one that does 1/4"
the quality of the cut is the most important to me.
Big debate about the brands. No one complained
about Miller or Thermal Dynamics. The Blue had been
good to me sofar in other areas. I know power is good
but probably I could cut finer (narrow kerf) with the
proper machine. Sheet metal mostly what I would work with.

Thanks

[fla jim]

I've got a Miller spectrum 375. There are times I wish it was bigger, but it's super within its range.
Do a search on plasma cutters. there's a lot of information here.
Get a good air filter, like a "Motor Guard", moisture is death on consumables.

[sb62]

I have a Hypertherm 900 and really like it. Hypertherm also makes a fine cut consumable kit now.

Miller, Hypertherm or Thermal Dynamics all make good units.

Get one bigger than you think you will need and a good filter on the air supply

[Cowboy]

migsta
I have a Spectrum 625 and it seems to work good, although I haven't tried a lot of others. This weekend I just cut a 1" plate with it for my wood splitter. It was turned up to max and I had to go real slow but it was able to cut it. 1/2" and down it cuts it like butter, and like fla jim says you always wish it was bigger!:rolleyes:

[MAC702]

The Spectrum 375 will cut what you need. That said, if you can afford it, go with the Spectrum 625 to put your projects well inside the powerband, so to speak. My Spectrum 375 is on the block so I can upgrade to the 2050.

[migsta]

Thanks guys. Like I say the Blue has been good to me
sofar. I guess the 625 that is........