Plasma Arc Welding

[northwest]

I have only recently discovered this type of welding. What sort of kit is available to us over here in the UK?
Over in the US there it appears there is a bit of choice of equipment. I am really worried now, I can see my holiday fund going up in smoke!
This looks very attractive to me because it is all really small stuff I (try to) do?

 

[backpurge]

It's been around for quite a long time. Loads of gear available, just look at the major manufacturers.

 

[Brad93]

Its a fairly simple process like tig once you've got the equipment.

You used to have Thermal Dynamics/Thermal Arc PAW machines over here but they've been scrapped now I believe.

https://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/job-knowledge/plasma-arc-welding-007/

 

[HughF]

BOC Micro-plasma also available - very simple machine but a bit of a big lump. I have one...