Any Reviews on Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52

Mattc8832 · Feb 5, 2014

Any one own one - are they any good?

camshawn · Feb 5, 2014

I got a cut master 52 last summer. While I have not used it a lot, it has caused me no problems. I have cut things thicker than I expected. I just need to practice more as my hand is not as steady as I would like.
Lots to learn about jigs for strait and curved cuts.
Cam

Arc weld · Feb 5, 2014

There a decent machine. Are you looking at buying a new one or a used one? My first choice would probably be a Hypertherm but the TD Cutmaster 52 is one of the better plasma machines.

LONGEVITYsimon · Feb 11, 2014

We have one in our office and we will do a comparison video with the ForceCut 62i that is coming shortly. We will also do an independent video review on the 52, which looks like a solid machine!

jimcolt · Feb 11, 2014

The Cutmaster 52 is a good machine, power supply built in the US, Torch in Mexico. From a cutting thickness, speed and power perspective it is very close to the Hypertherm Powermax45, the 45 beats it on consumable life...and is made (including torch) in the US.

Jim Colt Hypertherm

Mattc8832 said:
Any one own one - are they any good?

Jesse masterson · Feb 14, 2014

I have a hypertherm 45, never regretted the purchase. Feel like a b day present every time I turn it on, going on I believe 6 maybe 7 years, with 0 problems.

LONGEVITYsimon · Feb 20, 2014

As promised here is the video. We are going to do a part 2 video where we compare it to the ForceCut 62i and cut over 1 inch and see the benefits of each machine. Overall, the Cutmaster 52 was a very nice machine.

justgurn · Feb 20, 2014

I own a 52 and use it all the time. I hand cut metal art and normal shop use. I have cut 1" plate down to 1/16" sheet metal and aluminum. Perform above my expectations.

yomax4 · Feb 20, 2014

jimcolt said:
The Cutmaster 52 is a good machine, power supply built in the US, Torch in Mexico. From a cutting thickness, speed and power perspective it is very close to the Hypertherm Powermax45, the 45 beats it on consumable life...and is made (including torch) in the US.

Jim Colt Hypertherm

" Made " in USA ? My 45 has internal parts from all over the world.. Is that the "new" made in USA?

jimcolt · Feb 21, 2014

I guess you could say that. Hypertherm designs, engineers and builds all of its products in their Lebanon and Hanover NH, USA facilities. All Hypertherm employees own 100% of the company. There are discrete components on the circuit boards (that we build) from all over the world. Every component meets the specs of our engineering team. Over 60% of our products are exported outside of the US, with many reversing the flow back to China. I call that Made in USA. If anyone is in NH and would like a tour of our state of the art, Leed Gold certified manufacturing operation, contact me and I'll be happy to oblige!

Jim Colt Hypertherm