Plasma cutters for sale until a few years ago were very expensive and only large manufacturers such as automobile makers could afford them. Prices have fallen significantly and now almost anyone can afford one.
These have many advantages over other cutting devices, as they are easier to use, faster to cutting speed, and more accurate.
What to consider when comparing the plasma cutters for sale?
Think first of what you will use the machine for; although these are powerful devices each machine they have limits. If on the other hand you plan to cut thin metal sheets it is a waste of money to buy an expensive one which is capable of cutting very thick sheets.
Next will you need to move the equipment from place to place. A smaller machine is easier to move and more portable a larger one can be difficult to move around the workshop not to mention between sites.
Machines for factories and repair shops are high powered, heavy, and can be used intensively. Usually they will remain stationery and can be costly.
If you need a high degree of accuracy and funds are available then you may wish to consider a cutter which can program the cutting pattern using a computer software program.
There is a choice of different plasma cutters for sale with a variety of brands to choose from including: Lincoln, Hypertherm, ESAB, and Marquette. Each of the plasma cutters for sale has their strengths, weakness, advantages and drawbacks. You will need to research which one matches your needs best. For example ESAB model PowerCut 900 that is rugged in design, can cut up to 7/8 inch (around 22mm) in depth, and is very cost effective to run.
Plasma machines cut metal by emitting ionized gas through its nozzle, which gets super-heated and melts any metal it comes in contact with. By controlling for the size of the nozzle from which the gas exits, and by controlling the operation of the torch, a very fine control can be had on the quality with which the torch cuts metal. Plasma arc machines are used in industrial settings as well as by amateur users. Plasma machines are quite complex pieces of equipment; the following guidelines should be kept in mind when getting a new plasma cutter machines:
Thickness of Metal Cut
Depending on your own requirement of the metal that you want to cut with the machine, you should get a machine that has higher amperage's than a lesser one. Higher amperage denotes that the machine can cut thicker metal.
You should also use the machine to make some test cuts in the metal, just to confirm the quality of its cuttings. Whenever a pilot arc is brought in close proximity of a work metal, you should see a transfer happen from the pilot arc to the cutting arc. A quick and positive transfer from pilot arc to cutting arc at a greater transfer height shows that the Hypertherm Plasma machine provides better support while cutting.
There is a wide choice of plasma cutters for sale varying in size and price. You need think about your needs before buying in order to purchase the best machine for you. In the resource box you will find a link to my website which will give you more information about plasma cutters for sale.
