What is your choice of Plasma Cutter?

[KM Koncepts]

I'm trying to come up with a general consensus on the site of what plasma units are being used. I would greatly appreciate all the information I can receive. Looking for make and models. Thank You!

[motoguy]

I have PM 85

[abmetal]

Hypertherm PM 65.

Allen

[tnbndr]

PM45

[jimcolt]

Powermax30XP, 45, 45XP, 65, 85! Biased a bit though! If I had 3 phase power in my shop I'd have an HPR130XD high definition plasma. Jim Colt Hypertherm

[Bobcat320]

Hypertherm PM65, love it!

[acourtjester]

Add me to the PM 65 list love it.
I have used 2 other plasma brands and the hypertherm along with its consumables is where I will stay

[steel 35]

Hypo 65 was my choice, and the only thing I might have done different is got the new XP-45 instead if they had it then. Won't happen anytime soon

[ovrrdrive]

PM65 here too.

[boodog710]

Ten years ago I bought a DynaTorch table with a HyperTherm 1250 torch. Sold it too a good friend 5 years ago. Just like the bunny and the Timex, keeps on going. Never a single problem except ones caused by operator.

[Bigjoe]

Pm 65

[jawslandshark]

Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52.

Also own a PM85.

[KM Koncepts]

Awesome I appreciate all the feedback I'm getting. I figured hypertherm would be the dominant for sure. I have some products I'm developing, I'll post here soon that could be beneficial to everyone. I can't spoil any goods yet but by Christmas hopefully. Thank you everyone!

[Nacs Fab]

I have never had issues with my Hypertherm 1250 with Duramax torch. I would love to have the PM85 though. Waiting for Jim Colt contact me so we can put my 1250 in the Hypertherm Museum in exchange for a new PM85!

[vanr]

HT45

[mdwalker]

Hypertherm PowerMax 1000 and PowerMax 800. I can't give an honest opinion on other brands because I haven't used them but you won't go wrong with Hypertherm.

[Old Iron]

I bought a Hypertherm 600 in 06 it has never failed to work, still have it and as a matter of fact used it last night on my plasma table.
I would love to have a PM 85

[sawdust1]

I have a Miller Cutmate 375. Bought it new many years ago, only goes up to 27 amps and for what I do it is excellent. I do wish that Miller had a Jim Colt!
My only issue has been the torch handle, couple times I have had to dismantle it and wiggle wires. I also wish that I could swap a machine torch onto it.
It is not designed for a remote start, bit of rewiring solved that.
David

[Yellow Scout II]

PM 45 and 65

[Dana gear]

Over the years we have had a few different Plasma power sources in our shop ,very early miller spectrums that were nothing but problems all the way to the model 3080s.
A couple of Thermal dynamics and Hypertherms, never tried the Lincoln plasma so I know nothing in regards to it.
Our first Hypertherm we purchased around 14 years ago it's a model 900 that we had a machine torch on after that we bought a couple of 1000 with machine torches and then a HPR 130. We have never had any problems with the Hypertherms even the old 900 we removed the machine torch and installed a hand torch on it after the 1000s went on line and still use if often for miscellaneous around the shop, we shut off the main power to them about once a year ,pull the covers and blow them out(plasma dust etc)been great machines. In all fairness the Miller 3080s have worked good for us as well however all have been retrofitted to Thermal Dynamics 1 torch.