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Some of our most popular plasma cutting machines include:

Hypertherm Powermax 30 XP

Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP

Miller Spectrum 875 Auto-Line XT60

How to choose a plasma cutter

When both speed and cut quality matter, plasma cutters are the answer. Plasma cutters enable clean, dross-free cuts with minimal heat input on both ferrous and non-ferrous materials. At Welders Supply, you'll get free shipping on all plasma cutters and all orders over $300.

Consider materials & thickness.

When choosing a plasma cutter, your first consideration is the thickness of the material you want to cut. Thick material requires higher amperage. If you plan on cutting both thick and thin materials, consider a high amperage machine with variable power. See the specifications tab of any plasma cutter on Welders Supply to see its cut capacity.

Consider cut speed.

Another important consideration: how fast do you want your plasma cutter to cut? Welders Supply carries a wide range of high-speed plasma cutters with capacities from as small as 1/8” up to 1”. The Hypertherm Powermax 30 XP, for instance, cuts through ½” mild steel three times faster than an oxyacetylene torch and has a lower operating cost.

Consider the consumables you'll have to use.

Plasma cutter consumables are pieces that wear down with use and must be replaced. Typical plasma cutters use a stack of various consumable parts that must be checked periodically for wear and replaced when worn down. The new Hypertherm Powermax SYNC line of plasma cutters makes this process much easier by combining all consumable parts into a single easy-to-swap cartridge, simplifying inventory management and reducing the time it takes to swap consumable parts. With the new SmartSYNC torches, you'll be able to have the right settings applied automatically and know exactly when to change your SmartSYNC consumable cartridges.

Consider the duty cycle you need.

The duty cycle of a plasma cutter is the percentage of time the machine can operate in a 10 minute time period. For example, a "50% @ 45 A" duty cycle means the plasma cutter can output 45 A of power for 5 minutes out of every 10 minutes the machine runs. Plasma cutters with higher duty cycle ratings are better for professional use in the field where speed of operation really counts.

Hypertherm Powermax Plasma Cutter with CPC Port

Consider whether you need CNC capabilities.

Plasma cutters with a CPC port or serial port are able to integrate with CNC machines for automated plasma cutting. Plasma cutters with a CPC or serial port can be used for any type of plasma cutting, including handheld, machine and robotic plasma cutting. Many Hypertherm plasma cutters have the option to come with a CPC port or be upgraded to use one, including the Powermax45® XP, Powermax65®/85/105/125, and Powermax65/85/105 SYNC™ models.

Compare Plasma Cutter Models by Brand

The gold standard for plasma cutting, Hypertherm has developed some of the top-performing plasma cutters in the industry. Innovations like the Powermax SYNC line with easily swappable consumable cartridges give Hypertherm an edge over other brands.
Hypertherm Powermax Plasma Cutter Models	Cut Capacity	Rated Duty Cycle	Price
Powermax30 XP/AIR	Up to 5/8"	20% @ 120V 35% @ 240V	$
Powermax 45XP	1/2''	50% @ 45 A, 200–240 V, 1-PH 60% @ 41 A, 200–240 V, 1-PH 100% @ 32 A, 200–240 V, 1-PH 50% @ 45 A, 480 V, 3-PH 60% @ 41 A, 480 V, 3-PH 100% @ 32 A, 480 V, 3-PH	$$
Powermax 65 SYNC	5/8''	50% @ 65 A, 230–600 V, 1/3-PH 40% @ 65 A, 200–208 V, 1/3-PH 100% @ 46 A, 230–600 V, 1/3-PH	$$$
Powermax 85 SYNC	3/4''	60% @ 85 A, 230–600 V, 3-PH 60% @ 85 A, 480 V, 1-PH 50% @ 85 A 240 V, 1-PH 50% @ 85 A, 200–208 V, 3-PH 40% @ 85 A, 200–208 V, 1-PH 100% @ 66 A, 230–600 V, 1/3-PH	$$$$
Powermax 105 SYNC	7/8''	70% @ 105 A, 240 V, 3-PH 80% @ 105 A, 480–600 V, 3-PH 100% @ 94 A, 480–600 V, 3-PH 100% @ 88 A, 240 V, 3-PH	$$$$$
Powermax 125	1 1/2"	100% @ 125A	$$$$$$

You're probably already familiar with Miller as a manufacturer of some of the top welding machines in the world. Miller brings this expertise to the plasma cutting world with the affordable, dependable Spectrum line of plasma cutting machines.
Miller Plasma Cutter Models	Cut Capacity	Rated Duty Cycle	Price
Spectrum® 375 X-TREME™	3/8"	20% @ 27 A (115 V input) 35% @ 27 A (230 V input)	$$
Spectrum® 625 X-TREME™	5/8"	50% @ 40 A	$$$
Spectrum® 875 Auto-Line	7/8"	50% @ 60 A	$$$$

Thermal Dynamics is a world leader that sets the standard in flexibility, value and performance for advanced high-precision plasma cutting equipment. Its manual systems, automated systems, manual torches, automated torches and full line of accessories cover every plasma cutting application imaginable.
Thermal Dynamics Plasma Cutter Models	Cut Capacity	Rated Duty Cycle	Price
Cutmaster 40	Up to 1/2"	40% @ 27 A (110V) 40% @ 40 A (200-240V)	$
Cutmaster 58	1/2"	40% @ 60A 60% @ 50A 100% @ 30A	$$
Cutmaster 60i	5/8''	50% @ 60 A 60% @ 50 A 100% @ 40 A	$$$
Cutmaster 82	3/4''	40% @ 80A 60% @ 65A 100% @ 55A	$$$
Cutmaster 102	1"	60% @ 100A 80% @ 80A 100% @ 70A	$$$$
Cutmaster 152	1 1/4"	60% @ 120A	$$$$

Lincoln Electric's industry-leading line of Tomahawk plasma cutters are light, portable and ready to weld anywhere, anytime. The Tomahawk 375 AIR's internal air compressor can be used in environments where external compressed air is not available. The Tomahawk line comes with all the bells and whistles you've come to expect in plasma cutting, including touch-start pilot arcs, automatic safety detection for consumables & torch installation, and compatibility with Lincoln's Ranger® welder/generators.
Lincoln Electric Plasma Cutter Models	Cut Capacity	Rated Duty Cycle	Price
Tomahawk 375 AIR	3/8"	13A/85.2V/100% 18A/87.2V/60% 25A/90V/35%	$
Tomahawk 625	1/2"	24A/89.6V/100% 29A/91.8V/60% 40A/96.0V/35%	$$
Tomahawk 1000	3/4''	50% 60A@104V 100% 40A@96V	$$$
Tomahawk 1500	1''	60A/140V/100% 80A/140V/80% 100A/140V/60%	$$$$

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Hobart plasma cutters

For the best prices on quality plasma cutting equipment, shop Welders Supply Company online. For questions about welding or plasma cutting equipment, contact us online or call 1-800-236-8825.