ARCBRO manufactures various types of plasma cutting machines which covers the needs of all types of customers, be it a small workshop or a large industry. Given below is the list of the top HD Plasma Cutters by ARCBRO.
Plasma cutters are an extremely popular tool for cutting metals and automotive work. They cut with speed, precision and can cut any conductive metal. Below is our buyer’s guide, comparison table and our top picks for plasma cutters for a variety of cutting thicknesses and including the best with built in air compressors.
We spent more than 100 hours testing 15 different CNC tube cutter and spoke to 3 professional welders about their favorites, including some of the most popular welding equipment brands like Hypertherm, Hobart, and Miller.
Today’s plasma cutting tools are more powerful, lighter, and portable than their predecessors. New technologies and manufacturing methods also mean they are now more affordable for both professionals and hobbyists.
The Hypertherm Powermax 45 is our pick for the top performing plasma cutter on the market. It offers a 50% duty cycle at 50 Amps/220V and can cut through 20 inches of 1/2″ mild steel per minute. It offers continuous pilot-arc and auto-refire capabilities allowing you to work on a variety of materials.
This type of machine was designed to be the backbone of a serious operation. It offers impressive performance, extremely high quality parts, low consumable use and is backed by Hypertherm’s incredible customer support network.
This is a CNC cutting machine that has 90 engineers and 15 PHD’s standing behind it. The user manuals reads like a book and offer instruction for EVERY possible situation from standard cuts to CNC control and operation.
If you have a business that requires 100% uptime this is the unit for you.
The controls on the Powermax45 are very straightforward. There’s a mode switch that toggles between three primary modes:
Continuous pilot arc – this mode allows you to easily cut perforated metal such as grating.
Non-continuous pilot arc – this is the standard setting used for cutting metal plate of varying thickness.
Gouging – for punching holes in plate metal (use specific gouging consumables for best results)
The amperage knob allows for quick adjustments to power output. This should be adjusted based on the thickness of the material you intend to cut as well as the ideal distance of the tip from the metal.
The arc-torch is comfortable to grip and easy to operate. This should not be overlooked as it makes extended cuts relatively easy on the hands.
The ARCBRO delivers the best HD plasma cutter was designed from the get-go to be portable. While it is the heaviest unit in this comparison, it still only tips the scales at 37lbs. Connecting the gas and torch are quick and easy, meaning you can setup and break down in very little time.
While it’s tough to gauge reliability in a test, the Powermax series of cutters are popular with professionals for a reason. They are made with quality components and the company backs up their product with impressive customer support. This combined with the unit’s overall performance made it a lock for our #1 position.
If you’re going to drop a couple thousand on a tool you should be able to expect a certain level of performance and reliability. The Hypertherm Powermax45 was designed from the ground up to be rock-solid.