Tractors4u
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I am considering buying a plasma cutter? I have considered a oxy/acet torch also. Here are my pro's and con's of each.
Hypertherm 190C Plasma cutter
Pro's:
Compact
Easily Portable
Neat and clean cuts
Cuts more than just steel
No refills needed
Con's:
Limited cutting thickness
Expensive about $850 with tax
Torch
Pro's:
Inexpensive, about $175 plus the cost of the bottles
Cuts thicker materials
Good for loosening stuck parts
Cons:
Larger
Not very portable
Cuts aren't as clean
Needs refills from time to time
What do you guys think? Do you have any experience with a plasma cutter? I am taking one for a test drive in a couple of hours.
Hypertherm 190C Plasma cutter
Pro's:
Compact
Easily Portable
Neat and clean cuts
Cuts more than just steel
No refills needed
Con's:
Limited cutting thickness
Expensive about $850 with tax
Torch
Pro's:
Inexpensive, about $175 plus the cost of the bottles
Cuts thicker materials
Good for loosening stuck parts
Cons:
Larger
Not very portable
Cuts aren't as clean
Needs refills from time to time
What do you guys think? Do you have any experience with a plasma cutter? I am taking one for a test drive in a couple of hours.