Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Plasma Cutter recommendations

Todd,

Exactly the kind of info I was looking for. I was looking at the same unit
but think I will go one higher to the straight 220v model 675.

Thomas

----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd W. Syssa" <procisionengineering@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 5:55 AM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Plasma Cutter recommendations


> I have the Miller 380 (bought about 3 years ago new)
> and it is rated to cut 3/8 and severe 1/2 steel.
>
> It can use 110/220 which is nice...all you do is flip
> a switch.
>
> By the way consumables can get $$$..try to get the
> shop to throw in extras when you purchase the machine.
>
> It cuts thin sheet at an amazing rate...but when you
> start to cut 3/8 you slow down of course. It will cut
> 1/2" steel, but the results are demolition like (for
> cutting junk up). It cuts 3/8" amazingly well for its
> size and cost (about $1500), but I would say if I was
> going to give parts (CNC Cut) to a customer...I
> wouldn't advertise that I could cut more than
> 5/16"....It will cut 3/8", but it is not a nice crisp,
> clean fine edge like cutting 1/4, or 1/8 or especially
> thin sheet.
>
> Aluminum...It cuts aluminum very well, but you must
> get a feel for the speed at which to cut with (speed
> affects the cleanliness of the cut and amount of dross
> when plasma cutting steels....but it is very important
> with aluminum), don't expect this machine to cut much
> more than 1/4 aluminum.
>
> Stainless....It cuts very well...similar to steel.
>
> I have yet to cnc this plasma cutting system...but
> when I do I will be sure to add lead ins to all the
> parts because when you pierce a hole..."it ain't
> pretty."
>
> Just $.02 from someone who owns one.
> Take care all and hope this helps,
> Todd W S
>
>
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