Author Topic: china plasma cutters  (Read 1740 times)


mr.mindless

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Re: china plasma cutters
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2017, 03:12:42 PM »
seems like something to check into. maybe it'll turn out I have more space when I get my shelving home tonight and I might have a place to put one (doubt it)
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Harrison

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Re: china plasma cutters
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2017, 03:14:51 PM »
I have this. Was $600 two years ago, though. Seen moderate use, I'm happy. Talked to real people in WA on the phone before I bought. 3 year warranty. Readily available consumables on eBay.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00TTE3FA0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493406686&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=razorweld&dpPl=1&dpID=41tzHLYyNPL&ref=plSrch

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Re: china plasma cutters
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2017, 03:18:59 PM »
I'd pry do Northern unit now for $660 if I did it again. Also has good reviews and 3 yr warranty. Price was 600 vs 700 two years ago so went with Razorweld

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Re: china plasma cutters
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2017, 03:21:35 PM »
im just still amazed at how unaffected my hypertherm380 is with undryed un maintained air.  i have put in zero effort into air quality. 

every once in a while it gets pissed and you unscrew the little filter on the back and blow it out with air.  assemble and good for another 6 months.  China consumables some times need slight deburing to work but other wise love it.  cuts 3/8 clean severs 1/2 fine if you have the patience.   

i guess i wouldn't mind a bigger machine if it makes cutting 1/4 faster. 

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Re: china plasma cutters
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2017, 10:21:59 AM »
I put a $10 Home Depot water filter separator right before it goes into the unit per the suggestion of the Razorweld guys on the phone.

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Re: china plasma cutters
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2017, 09:31:19 AM »
my hypertherm needs a new air regulator.  machine works but bleeds air and doesn't adjust. 


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Re: china plasma cutters
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2017, 12:47:58 PM »
eastwood company started reboxing chinese units with similar prices but a actual warranty