[TheForge] plasma cutter and tig welder

[Ries Niemi]

For plasma, I would pretty much stick with Hypertherm. The best in the market, made in America, and at the forefront, always, of technological advances- which means better consumable life, better cut quality. Whichever size you buy, you wont be sorry.

Tig, I am a miller man. Depends on the job- I own two, one transformer style Syncrowave 250, and one Inverter- an XMT 304. The XMT was more expensive, but is 1/4 the size, 1/4 the weight, and will do anything.
If I needed a small one, and I didnt need aluminum, I would be looking at the Maxstar's. I have rented em, they are awesome machines. Tiny, but powerful. 

ries


On Jul 23, 2013, at 12:16 PM, terry l. ridder wrote:

> Hello;
> 
> I would like to hear comments and suggestions for plasma cutters and tig
> welders. I think it is time to replace the units that I purchased
> several years ago at auction. perhaps not replace but gracefully retire
> to strictly backup use.
> 
> Being able to cut 1/4 inch stainless steel plate would be the most
> the plasma cutter would have to contend with.
> 
> 
> -- 
> terry l. ridder ><>
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