Plasma Cutter, [Pilot Arc] [Large LED Display] [Air Sensor Technology] 50Amps Cutter Machine 110/220V Dual Voltage IGBT Inverter 5/8 Inch Clean Cut, Post Flow 2T/4T for Home DIY BTC500DP

This is a great non-touch plasma torch. The design makes it easy to set up all cutting parameters. It’s lightweight, with all external connections done without tools. It’s equipped with an air dryer, which should extend the torch expendable parts life. All controls are on the front panel, easily set and read, except for on/off switch. It can be flipped on or off from the front, once you know it’s located.I’ve cut metal with for years but I’m a first time plasma user. I quickly cut various thickness and conditions of steel, and found it intuitive how to set up the pressure and current. There’s a chart with recommendations, but I found thinner metal below 3/8” could be cut cleanly and quickly with the same setting. All you need to do is cut at the best rate, and that’s learned quickly within the first inch of cutting.I did find it more difficult to punch a hole through thicker metal with plasma than Oxy-acetylene (3/8” and thicker), but the thinner metal was as easy as Oxy-acetylene. I’m sure when I developed the proper technique, the thicker gauge metal will punch easily.I felt so confident after 15 minutes of playing with my new torch, I started and finished two projects I’d been waiting to do because my acetylene bottle was empty.With plasma; all you need is an air compressor, and electricity. And this unit will work on 110 or 220, and both have a 50% duty cycle. For my two projects I was cutting with 220, and it cut both 7/16 and 16 gauge quickly and cleanly by only changing air pressure and current. With Oxy-acetylene I would have had to change tips and played with torch settings and pressures as well. Plasma is so much easier, with no expense of gas, and bulk of the torch and hoses. I’ll never go back!If anyone that reads this wants to buy an Oxy-acetylene system lock-stock-and barrel call me;-).

Amazing little machine for the price I have cut up to half inch plate just to try it and it will start to give you an angle kerf but but still severed. I have had it for over a year no and love it. Still cuts like the day I bought it. It will cut 1/4 inch on 110v no problem also.

I’m very new at plasma cutting. When I got it out of the box and read the instructions, they were very easy to understand. Also, the panel was very bright and very easy to comprehend. Did not have any problems with the machine, Cuts very well (through thick metal)! if I need to buy another one I will go to the same company.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This plasma cutter has truly transformed my welding experience. As a novice in the field, I decided to give it a try after some online research, and I'm so glad I did. The machine is impressively well-built, compact, and excels at cutting through metal effortlessly. It's a significant upgrade from relying solely on an angle grinder. Additionally, the capability to create various cuts beyond straight lines is a standout feature. For beginners venturing into welding as a hobby, I highly recommend this top-notch tool.

I have never owned a plasma cutter but decided to try after watching several U-tube videos. A NOVICE at welding, but putting together some equipment as a hobby. This machine is built very well, compact and cuts like a champ. It is so nice to not use the angle grinder to cut metal and have the capability to do other than straight line cuts.

Don't know if it's going to last but it will easily cut 1/4 steelActs like it's overpowered for that because I run it hot all the time.

I so far have found this personal purchase to be exceptional. I found this plasma cutter to be a very good purchace. Its performace is beyond expectaions.

This plasma cutter has been a game-changer for me! I mean, I'd never tried one before, but after binge-watching a bunch of YouTube videos, I thought, "Why not?" I'm a total newbie when it comes to welding, just tinkering with equipment as a fun hobby. Let me tell you, this machine is top-notch! Super well-built, compact, and cuts through metal like a champ. It's such a relief not to rely on the angle grinder for cutting anymore. Plus, the ability to make more than just straight line cuts? Absolutely amazing! I highly recommend it to anyone starting out like me.