[chasxjs]

I am looking to replace the plasma cutter on my table and have run across a Cutmaster 42 that I can purchase for $600.00.
I mainly work with 1/4" and under cr steel. I was originally looking into more powerful units however the price is making me take a closer look at this one.
Anyone have any experience using the Cutmaster 42 on a CNC table? What are your thoughts? (pros and cons)

[tstrickl]

I don't have one on a table but have owned mine for about 18 months.
I bought it specifically because it was a low cost, light weight DVI unit that had a machine torch available for it (in case I needed a backup unit).
I'm pretty happy with it and use it weekly.

I do mostly 1/4" and under also.
Consumable life is average on 240V, a bit less on 120V 20amp and again less on 120V 15amp.

[plasmamatt]

Take a look at the Hypertherm brand as well. The consumable life is much better. I have a used TD Cutmaster A80 if you are interested. I would let it go for $1300.

[chasxjs]

Thanks for the input. I ended up going with a Hypertherm PM 45 for the longer consumable life as well as the higher amperage. Will be using it for the first time this week.

[plasmamatt]

Good choice.

[cjsamples]

Hey Matt, sent you a pm about your A80.
Thanks, Chris.

[plasmamatt]

Hi Chris,

Thank you for your interest. I sent you an email with more details and pictures.

Thank you.

Matt

[cjsamples]

Hey Matt, Apparently my web host company lost a drive 2 nights ago and they are working on it. My email has been down and they were only able to restore it from a night ago. It figures, 3 years of spam and when I am looking for an email it doesn't work.
Can I give you my work email address via pm so you can resend the information until my personal email is restored or can you text the information to my cell? I will send a PM to you with my information.

[plasmamatt]

Hi Chris,
Sure I would be happy to. I went ahead and forwarded the same email to your work account.
Thanks.
Matt