Single Phase Plasma Cutter

[Pieman69]

Hi all,

I only have access to a single phase supply and was considering purchasing a plasma cutter. I already have a shop air supply so don't need a machine with a built in supply.

I was wondering what was the most you can expect to cut reliably with a single phase machine with a dedicated electrical supply i.e. >13 amp plug. I was looking for something to cut 10mm to 12mm hardened steel plate to make targets for a shooting range.

I was thinking the more powerful a machine I can get the greater it's duty cycle.

I be honest I'm no expert on plasma machines so any suggestions are most welcome.

Looking to spend maybe up to £800-£900ish.

Steve...

 

[Robotstar5]

A Hypertherm powermax30 would be on the limits for current requirement and cutting capacity, you would need to increase supply capacity to cut over 10mm

 

[astro_al]

The next one up, the Powermax 45, has a better capacity, but needs more amps. I think that's as good as it gets on single phase.

Al.

 

[gordon stephenson]

Power Max cutter appear to be "a top class cutter" for single phase BUT I think the U.K. price is around double the price Pieman has to spend, Although the USA price is around £900,

 

[astro_al]

Or find a used one.

I think there is a 600 on ebay - not sure if its single phase.

Al.

 

[morph]

600 is 3 phase so no use

 

[astro_al]

Ah...

 

[Pieman69]

Thanks for your input all. What with my restriction of single phase supply and what I'm trying to cut I think I will have to stick with oxyfuel for now.

Pm69