Hypertherm 30xp vs 45 decision?

[dragoneggs]

Awesome, keep us posted with pics.

Well Happy, I couldn't hold off. I braved the cold and assembled the 45xp and made my first cuts. Dang fun. Free handed and straight edged a few pieces. 12g mild steel, .080 and 1/4in aluminum. I hope I can someday do this thing justice.

 

[Happy Gilmore]

Atta Boy! Getting at it! Have fun!

 

[TMGT]

I like what they did with the xp, I have the earlier PM45 and love it, built many a projects and even made quite a bit of money with it.
I think my next one will be a little bigger unit but but if I was in the market again I would be buying the XP.

You'll be amazed how quick your projects move along now!
Don't forget you'll need to start getting some accessories.
Circle cutter was the first thing I made.

 

[dragoneggs]

Well it didn't take long to realize I need a downdraft or water table to collect the debris now! I was tasting/smelling the burnt particles when I went out to my shop this morning and it was awful.

 

[TMGT]

I do all my cutting outside right now, also get a good respirator. I use a 3m that also fits under my welding helmet.
3M 6200 HALF MASK RESPIRATOR WITH P100 FILTER CARTRIDGES SIZE MEDIUM | eBay

 

[Shield Arc]

Burning over water is the best way to go!:thumbsup:
What about copying my burning table, and use a shop vac to suck up the smoke? Or incorporate a water tray just under the grate.

 

[Big Barn]

Congrats, Mark.

I like to keep a variety of different diameter round (or other) items around for templates. Even an assortment of old fry pans are nice to use for radiuses. (Plus they have handles )



I use a Miller fume extractor with my (manual) cutting table for plaz and O/A.



Hole templates purchased off eBay

Terry

 

[dragoneggs]

I do all my cutting outside right now, also get a good respirator. I use a 3m that also fits under my welding helmet.
3M 6200 HALF MASK RESPIRATOR WITH P100 FILTER CARTRIDGES SIZE MEDIUM | eBay

Yep have one of them... a little older model but same filters. I had to go on board a Navy ship to train and inspect an installation using adhesives down in a poorly ventilated area and they issued me one for free.

Burning over water is the best way to go!:thumbsup:
What about copying my burning table, and use a shop vac to suck up the smoke? Or incorporate a water tray just under the grate.

I might just do that! Thanks... what are the dimensions of your table? Gonna need something until I invest in a plasma cam system. Time to head over to Pacific Welding Supply for more steel :licking:

Congrats, Mark.

I like to keep a variety of different diameter round (or other) items around for templates. Even an assortment of old fry pans are nice to use for radiuses. (Plus they have handles )

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I use a Miller fume extractor with my (manual) cutting table for plaz and O/A.

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Hole templates purchased off eBay

Terry

Exactly what I wanted to do first is make some templates. I did see those templates on eBay and those might be a quick and easy way for smaller holes. Have to find that link again. Those fume extractors must be good... they want a pretty penny for them! I will need a MacGvyer version for now.

 

[dragoneggs]

Terry, can you post that eBay link? I thought you posted it earlier but I'm not finding them on eBay.

 

[Shield Arc]

The grate / top is:
24" X 30"
Top of grate to floor is:
42"
Top of funnel is:
23 1/2" X 31 1/2"
Funnel is 23" tall. Bottom of funnel is 6"