My new toy - LP-40D

[technomitch]

The package arrived in mint condition :) I'd hope to setup and use for the holidays, but I had a family emergency :cry: Last night (01/07/09) I configured the unit, applied air, applied power and preformed my first cut !!!!

There are almost no words to discribe the feeling ! Rereading the manuel this morning I noticed that I did not have the air set right, in fact I had it set so low I am amazed that the cutter did such an excellent job. If I understand the manuel the pressure from the filter/regulator should be ~ 40-70psi ??

Thanks again - will keep you updated. :waving:

[longevity-inc.com]

technomitch,

The regulator should be set at 70psi. If you need the latest manual, please download it here: http://longevity-inc.com/manuals/17_1.pdf

Great to hear you are enjoying the unit. Please post some pics. Thank you for choosing to do business with us,

Simon

[Stack of Dimes]

Just bumped your old thread post before I saw this update...sorry.

Any more info on performance??

[technomitch]

Trying to finish up a go-kart been working on forever and broke out the cutter. Just a few cuts, but man is plasma sweet !!! I do have a "dumb" question . . You do drag the tip on the item to cut, yes ?? Tried to hold it above the surface to cut, but way too unstable.

[longevity-inc.com]

Since the consumables are so inexpensive compared to the leading brands, you can drag your tip on the workpiece without worrying about ruining the tip. The operating cost of our machines are much less than the leading brands.

However, if you are worried about consumable life, try to maintain a distance of about 1/8" from the workpiece to save the consumable life. We will have roller wheel spacers shortly, but dragging is a nice way to keep a constant cutting line.

Thanks

[LarryO]

Since the consumables are so inexpensive compared to the leading brands, you can drag your tip on the workpiece without worrying about ruining the tip. The operating cost of our machines are much less than the leading brands.

However, if you are worried about consumable life, try to maintain a distance of about 1/8" from the workpiece to save the consumable life. We will have roller wheel spacers shortly, but dragging is a nice way to keep a constant cutting line.

Thanks

You may want to test the consumable life of the leading brands before making such a statement! Consumable life vs. dollars i think may work out about the same.
Old Leading Brand machines dont even compare in consumable life compared to todays Leading Brand cutters.

[longevity-inc.com]

You are absolutely right. I meant to say some leading brands!

[JC'sWelding]

How about a link the this cutter?

[longevity-inc.com]

We have two units. One with Pilot Arc and one with HF starting. Here is the link to the pirate arc: http://www.longevity-inc.com/product_details.php?id=80

and the high frequency machine:

http://longevity-inc.com/product_details.php?id=17

The difference between the two is the Pilot Arc machine allows you to start an arc anywhere in the air vs the hf machine where you must be very close to the workpiece.

Simon

[JC'sWelding]

Your Arc welder looks like Harbor freight?