The first one I used was at Pleasants Power plant,it was huge and had argon and CO2,used it to cut stainless pipe that went on the top of the coal pulverizers,B&W ball Mills, Harrison had the same Mills but were 2' shorter.Each unit has 6 Mills.
suggestion for the fan noise..... put the unit above your ear level on a stand or a boom or shelf and secure it. the majority of the sound waves will travel up and out of earshot.....
I have had an older model: Victor/Thermal Dynamics, about the same capacity (60 amp rating) as this one for 4 or 5 years now. It is basicly the same machine as this but no digital displays. Uses the same consumables as this one. There was a learning curve for me. My previous machine was a borrowed, very expensive older Hypertherm, which spoiled me it was so easy to use and worked so well. Now that I've learned how to run it well, it does quite nicely. I've built many jigs for getting quicker and cleaner results on production type work. Usually using a drag shield along straight edges and made up patterns of 3/16 or 1/4" thickness The challenge at first was just getting good life out of the consumables. Frustrating until I watched some trade show videos of the same machine being demoed. I was using too high of current setting, and now I cut even 1/2" thickness at 40 amps, sheet metal at 20 amps. There is a lot of aftermarket import consumables at very significant savings and they seem to work just as well. Also grinding down the ends of worn nozzles and cleaning the center holes with tip cleaner gave them much longer service life. Plenty of air is required. Upgraded my compressor pump to an Eaton 5hp 2 stage pump with the recommended drive pulley for the 5hp motor. An under size compressor will run hot and send lots of condensation moisture through with the air and shorten consumables life. It is more than adequate now, on it's dedicated 40 amp service (a separate one from the 50 amp welder and plasma cutter circuits). Lets me run all 3 machines at once, if there are several people working. A standard plastic household water filter housing with cheap 20 micron particulate cartridge, mounted right on the back of the plasma cutter, is my air filter that just never seems to need any servicing or attention.
Do you have any videos on how to convert it over to CNC for the cross fire table???? Because I’m currently trying to merge the 2 together & there is NO INFORMATION about this!! Do I need the CNC automation card? Do I need the automation torch? Can I just hard wire into the mother board?? I have so many questions
It's funny how people will get on here and criticize a machine that they've never used. I owned a hypertherm plasma cutter. And when it broke down just out of warranty, and I found out how outrageous the repair cost was going to be, that was it. I'll never buy another hypertherm again. So instead of wasting $1400 to have it fixed, I bought a thermal dynamics cutmaster 58. Half the price, and for hand cutting it works just as well as a hypertherm without all the hype.
Thats the same plasma i have, my first plasma. I actually didnt know it did 1-1/2" severance on 120V, I thought it only did that at 480V lol guess this opens some new possibilities.
I know this is completely off topic but I’m wanting to put a roll cage in my 93 explorer and want to know how much rubbing to buy, I want to be able to have 4 passengers I’m going to have 4 bucket seats with 4 point harnesses
I purchased this machine in December,2017, it was great until it failed four months later.Much to my dismay Esab, doesn't have a warranty service center in the state of New York, and they did not pay for the shipping to,and from their facility Airgas, in New Jersey, which is not the actual repair facility.Airgas, sent the unit out for repair,and charged me $20 for the shipping. I sent the unit in for error code E004, that could not be cleared. Six weeks later I get the machine back,and fifteen seconds into the first cut I get error code E012. After checking the manual I was able to clear the code nevertheless,I feel this machine may be smoke and mirrors.Esab, boasts of a great warranty however, in order to get service be prepared to jump through hoops, and spend some more money.
This Cut 60 is much better than its older model and looks like a decent Chinese machine - I thought about getting one however I’ll stick with my hypertherm 45XP you can gouge, mark, fine cut drag cut and precision gouge. The hypertherm is made in NH and I like drag cutting with the hypertherm instead of holding a small height and then cut. The hypertherm is way underrated too. The consumables and nozzles are easy to change and last forever.
Hey there, thanks for your feedback, it's greatly appreciated. We thought we would clarify a couple of items, Cutmaster 60i was engineered and is manufactured right here in NA. Cutmaster has the same capabilities and can cut more, faster and longer, thanks to the long arc stretch than the other brand you mentioned in your message. With only three consumables to change, you'll need to keep fewer parts on hand and quicker changes. Drag cutting? No problem, simply switch out the tip and you're in business.
ESAB thanks for clarifying. The first model was not manufactured in USA correct? This machine is a real drag cut machine? Do you offer fine cut or flush cut consumables? I like this model much better than its predecessor. I do love my hypertherm though.
Welding Junkie one thing I can say is they do offer a boat load of consumable options. Incl drag cutting. But, what kinda sucks is that you have to match the consumable to exactly what you’re cutting. So if you’re set up to cut 5/8” plate, you can’t really pivot over and start cutting 22ga sheet w/o swapping to the correct consumables. I mean you could, but for best results, you can’t.
There is no way the Cutmaster 60i is going to match the Hypertherm 45 XP in torch or consumable options. The one area that it might have chance is if the SL-40 torch will work with the 60i I have a feeling it will, but just have to wait till my 60i shows up.. By the way I have had many Esab,and Thermal dynamics cutters over the years.. Yes even before the one torch was out.. 16 year old consumable design in the one torch will not match the Hypertherm in many areas. Just not going to happen The Sl- 100-60 would not really even be close to matching the Performance of Esab 'PT-37-38-39 torch design. I can get really good performance out of the SL-100SV Machine torch, but took me years to get there.. The Esab, and Hypertherm specs are right on the book #, but will never happen with a one torch machine.. It going to be interesting to use both my 45XP, and 60i on my plasma table. i had a Hypertherm 65, and a Cutmaster A-60 om my table with both machine torches. The interesting thing is Thermacut has a retro torch ready for the Thermal dynamics. Been out, but not released yet.. They have some excellent patents on their torch consumables, and will probably make the 60i a very modern machine in the area of consumable cut speed.. As far as North American...That means made in Mexico, last time I checked.. Esab had some flushcut patents for longer then Hypertherm, but never really got around to using them. I would think it's about time to As far as comparing cut speed (best quality) with a Hypertherm, 45XP you will find the 60 amp cutmaster will run at the same speed as a 45 amp hypertherm XP. (.500)The 60i should have less issues on a cnc table edge starting on 1" Mild still. The higher cut height, and more output power supply will start to show some advantages there. I owed a A-120, and Esab 1600 so I get what KW buys you.. Some time with a 85 Hypertherm too.. All can do the job, but Hypertherm machines are the easiest to use for most people..The 45XP is one sweet machine, but does not mean it does everything better..
jenseneering it needs a boat load of air! And if you’re working in your garage with just 1- 220 outlet, and your compressor is plugged into it, you will have issues. I bought one of these a year or so ago and quickly returned it. I cut about 18” of 1/8” before it drained my 60gal compressor tank. If you have 2- 220 outlets you’ll be fine, if you don’t mind the noise of this beast running on top of your air compressor running at all times.
You can use an air compressor or a portable cylinder. I have a 60 gallon compressor which is more than enough. I'm pretty sure you can use smaller. I run my compressor and machine off of the same 220v 50 amp circuit with no issues, but my shop is industrial and not residential. The manual says you need 125PSI supply which it regulates automatically in the machine itself.
I use a 60 gallon air compressor with my hypertherm 45XP too and I have no issues but like he said you need both running at same time. The hypertherm xp air intake is automatic no switching needed
how do you think this machine stacks up against a Hypertherm unit? I'm just about to pull the trigger but this video makes me want to think some more...
v5u7sulh2 I haven't used anything new from Hypotherm to be honest. I had a used one about 9 or 10 years ago that was awesome. It was nothing like this one, but it was awesome.
Go with the hypertherm, consumables can easily be purchased locally at mutiple welding suppliers. Consumables don't last forever. I like mine but if had to do over I would go with hypertherm because of consumable availability locally.
The 60i is a great machine. For shop use with plenty of power and air available. I bought one and returned it for the dual voltage Hypertherm 30xp and haven’t regretted it once. I work in my garage with 60gal of air and limited power, FYI
no issue with power but were you really struggling for air with a 60gal tank? what kind of continious cutting were we upto was say 8ft of 1/4" doable with your setup? just read another post i didnt realize you were running it with the compressor unplugged, yeah thats no good, its wiser just to invest in another 220v outlet, its nice to have a few around the shop to minimize cords being dragged too, a breaker outlet and say 20' of proper gauge solid wire shouldnt be more than 80-100$ and its nothing to install it yourself assuming the breaker panel isnt off on the other side of the property
I noticed the consumables are made in China (See 1:45 in the video), my question is, where is the machine made? If it made in China I would not even consider buying one.
Thanks for the prompt and honest reply young man! In that case I will look for a good used machine made in the West sometime before it went wild and had everything built in China.
The Fabrication Series Thanks, I’m a mig/stick guy trying to get into tig work, and my local welding shop sells Esab so I’ll hopefully get one at some point 👌🏼
Peter Stewart I have the miniarc 161 lts and really like it. Great machine for pipe but no ac or foot control. Other than that it's super smooth and runs great
Really? It's cheap compared to other top machines of this capacity that usually retail for over 3 grand. It's not in the same category as those junky ebay plasma cutters for only a few hundred bucks if that is what you're comparing it to.
1700$ US is what i see it listed for on amazon, which isnt completely unrealistic, alot cheaper then hypertherm but they claim they get substantially more consumable life than anyone else idk if its true or not.. ill be getting a plasma cutter in the next 12-18 months and cant decide between the AHP cut60, a thermal dynamics probably this model or a hypertherm probably a powermax45 900$vs1700$vs2300$ US and im in canada so tack 40% onto that for me
I almost pulled the trigger on one of these until you turned on the fan. that was deal killer. and then i saw the Thaipeople196 review. nothing worse than lousy customer service.
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Great review man, I appreciate it, I like how the loud fan is the only thing you don't like.
The first one I used was at Pleasants Power plant,it was huge and had argon and CO2,used it to cut stainless pipe that went on the top of the coal pulverizers,B&W ball Mills, Harrison had the same Mills but were 2' shorter.Each unit has 6 Mills.
Perfect timing as I am in the market for a plasma cutter.
I have the same brand of cutter at work. Not as new or advanced, but it does what I need it to do.
We got two at the wwlsing school I work. Its amazing. Kinda nice I got to experiencemy first time cutting with a plasma cutter like this one.
My boss got me one of those for my welding department. I have not used it yet, but I am looking forward to it.
Any reason you wouldn't just run it maxed at 60A for everything? Or does the thinner stuff start to re-fuse itself at higher amperage?
Great vid Justin. Plasma cutters slice and dice when they have the right features and power. That's a future machine for me. Wear some ear plugs!
Great review Justin, I love it!
good job my bro, success for you
suggestion for the fan noise..... put the unit above your ear level on a stand or a boom or shelf and secure it. the majority of the sound waves will travel up and out of earshot.....
I have had an older model: Victor/Thermal Dynamics, about the same capacity (60 amp rating) as this one for 4 or 5 years now. It is basicly the same machine as this but no digital displays. Uses the same consumables as this one. There was a learning curve for me. My previous machine was a borrowed, very expensive older Hypertherm, which spoiled me it was so easy to use and worked so well.
Now that I've learned how to run it well, it does quite nicely. I've built many jigs for getting quicker and cleaner results on production type work. Usually using a drag shield along straight edges and made up patterns of 3/16 or 1/4" thickness
The challenge at first was just getting good life out of the consumables. Frustrating until I watched some trade show videos of the same machine being demoed. I was using too high of current setting, and now I cut even 1/2" thickness at 40 amps, sheet metal at 20 amps.
There is a lot of aftermarket import consumables at very significant savings and they seem to work just as well. Also grinding down the ends of worn nozzles and cleaning the center holes with tip cleaner gave them much longer service life.
Plenty of air is required. Upgraded my compressor pump to an Eaton 5hp 2 stage pump with the recommended drive pulley for the 5hp motor. An under size compressor will run hot and send lots of condensation moisture through with the air and shorten consumables life. It is more than adequate now, on it's dedicated 40 amp service (a separate one from the 50 amp welder and plasma cutter circuits). Lets me run all 3 machines at once, if there are several people working.
A standard plastic household water filter housing with cheap 20 micron particulate cartridge, mounted right on the back of the plasma cutter, is my air filter that just never seems to need any servicing or attention.
Fan noise, I have the same gripe about the 18V quick charger for my ridgid cordless drills, lol.
hi there how many CFM of air does this take, what's minimum size of compressor needed
Do you have any videos on how to convert it over to CNC for the cross fire table???? Because I’m currently trying to merge the 2 together & there is NO INFORMATION about this!! Do I need the CNC automation card? Do I need the automation torch? Can I just hard wire into the mother board?? I have so many questions
A very good demo
Before plasma was invented geologists had no way to confirm centuries old accounts of certain rare weather phenomena.
I’ve got one in my shop, hate this plasma more than any one I’ve used! Lol
It's funny how people will get on here and criticize a machine that they've never used. I owned a hypertherm plasma cutter. And when it broke down just out of warranty, and I found out how outrageous the repair cost was going to be, that was it. I'll never buy another hypertherm again. So instead of wasting $1400 to have it fixed, I bought a thermal dynamics cutmaster 58. Half the price, and for hand cutting it works just as well as a hypertherm without all the hype.
Was looking at the everlast 60s but can’t decide if this is worth the extra $$
Gracias por su buena descripción
Thats the same plasma i have, my first plasma. I actually didnt know it did 1-1/2" severance on 120V, I thought it only did that at 480V lol guess this opens some new possibilities.
It has the be 220v to do 1-1/2 inch
I know this is completely off topic but I’m wanting to put a roll cage in my 93 explorer and want to know how much rubbing to buy, I want to be able to have 4 passengers I’m going to have 4 bucket seats with 4 point harnesses
bobhilly546312156332 The only way to know that is to measure the vehicle.
Does it have CNC port on the back?
Good video 👊
Is this a 3 Phase unit?
I purchased this machine in December,2017, it was great until it failed four months later.Much to my dismay Esab, doesn't have a warranty service center in the state of New York, and they did not pay for the shipping to,and from their facility Airgas, in New Jersey, which is not the actual repair facility.Airgas, sent the unit out for repair,and charged me $20 for the shipping. I sent the unit in for error code E004, that could not be cleared. Six weeks later I get the machine back,and fifteen seconds into the first cut I get error code E012. After checking the manual I was able to clear the code nevertheless,I feel this machine may be smoke and mirrors.Esab, boasts of a great warranty however, in order to get service be prepared to jump through hoops, and spend some more money.
i think your comment is a more valid representation of the user experience than the obvious commercial this video is. thanks for the feedback.
Awsome video yeah most likely going to pick one up
This Cut 60 is much better than its older model and looks like a decent Chinese machine - I thought about getting one however I’ll stick with my hypertherm 45XP you can gouge, mark, fine cut drag cut and precision gouge. The hypertherm is made in NH and I like drag cutting with the hypertherm instead of holding a small height and then cut. The hypertherm is way underrated too. The consumables and nozzles are easy to change and last forever.
Hey there, thanks for your feedback, it's greatly appreciated. We thought we would clarify a couple of items, Cutmaster 60i was engineered and is manufactured right here in NA. Cutmaster has the same capabilities and can cut more, faster and longer, thanks to the long arc stretch than the other brand you mentioned in your message. With only three consumables to change, you'll need to keep fewer parts on hand and quicker changes. Drag cutting? No problem, simply switch out the tip and you're in business.
ESAB thanks for clarifying. The first model was not manufactured in USA correct? This machine is a real drag cut machine? Do you offer fine cut or flush cut consumables? I like this model much better than its predecessor. I do love my hypertherm though.
Welding Junkie one thing I can say is they do offer a boat load of consumable options. Incl drag cutting. But, what kinda sucks is that you have to match the consumable to exactly what you’re cutting. So if you’re set up to cut 5/8” plate, you can’t really pivot over and start cutting 22ga sheet w/o swapping to the correct consumables. I mean you could, but for best results, you can’t.
We offer a variety of consumables, check them out at www.esab.com/beast.
There is no way the Cutmaster 60i is going to match the Hypertherm 45 XP in torch or consumable options. The one area that it might have chance is if the SL-40 torch will work with the 60i I have a feeling it will, but just have to wait till my 60i shows up.. By the way I have had many Esab,and Thermal dynamics cutters over the years.. Yes even before the one torch was out.. 16 year old consumable design in the one torch will not match the Hypertherm in many areas. Just not going to happen The Sl- 100-60 would not really even be close to matching the Performance of Esab 'PT-37-38-39 torch design. I can get really good performance out of the SL-100SV Machine torch, but took me years to get there.. The Esab, and Hypertherm specs are right on the book #, but will never happen with a one torch machine..
It going to be interesting to use both my 45XP, and 60i on my plasma table.
i had a Hypertherm 65, and a Cutmaster A-60 om my table with both machine torches. The interesting thing is Thermacut has a retro torch ready for the Thermal dynamics. Been out, but not released yet.. They have some excellent patents on their torch consumables, and will probably make the 60i a very modern machine in the area of consumable cut speed.. As far as North American...That means made in Mexico, last time I checked..
Esab had some flushcut patents for longer then Hypertherm, but never really got around to using them. I would think it's about time to
As far as comparing cut speed (best quality) with a Hypertherm, 45XP you will find the 60 amp cutmaster will run at the same speed as a 45 amp hypertherm XP. (.500)The 60i should have less issues on a cnc table edge starting on 1" Mild still. The higher cut height, and more output power supply will start to show some advantages there. I owed a A-120, and Esab 1600 so I get what KW buys you.. Some time with a 85 Hypertherm too.. All can do the job, but Hypertherm machines are the easiest to use for most people..The 45XP is one sweet machine, but does not mean it does everything better..
Pena que não intendo o que você fala mas quanto custa está máquina tem desta máquina 3 em 1 corte plasma tig eletrodo
I have the Cutmaster 40i, I cut 1" steel no problem.
After purchasing from Amazon, what else is needed to start cutting?
jenseneering Air pressure and some safety gear. Its ready to slice out of the box.
Air compressor? Regulator? Compressed bottle, oxygen, c02. How much pressure is required? New to this plans cutting thing.
jenseneering it needs a boat load of air! And if you’re working in your garage with just 1- 220 outlet, and your compressor is plugged into it, you will have issues. I bought one of these a year or so ago and quickly returned it. I cut about 18” of 1/8” before it drained my 60gal compressor tank. If you have 2- 220 outlets you’ll be fine, if you don’t mind the noise of this beast running on top of your air compressor running at all times.
You can use an air compressor or a portable cylinder. I have a 60 gallon compressor which is more than enough. I'm pretty sure you can use smaller. I run my compressor and machine off of the same 220v 50 amp circuit with no issues, but my shop is industrial and not residential. The manual says you need 125PSI supply which it regulates automatically in the machine itself.
I use a 60 gallon air compressor with my hypertherm 45XP too and I have no issues but like he said you need both running at same time. The hypertherm xp air intake is automatic no switching needed
how do you think this machine stacks up against a Hypertherm unit? I'm just about to pull the trigger but this video makes me want to think some more...
v5u7sulh2 I haven't used anything new from Hypotherm to be honest. I had a used one about 9 or 10 years ago that was awesome. It was nothing like this one, but it was awesome.
Hypertherm is top quality and it’s a drag cut machine with flush cut consumables but cost much more
Go with the hypertherm, consumables can easily be purchased locally at mutiple welding suppliers. Consumables don't last forever. I like mine but if had to do over I would go with hypertherm because of consumable availability locally.
The 60i is a great machine. For shop use with plenty of power and air available. I bought one and returned it for the dual voltage Hypertherm 30xp and haven’t regretted it once. I work in my garage with 60gal of air and limited power, FYI
no issue with power but were you really struggling for air with a 60gal tank? what kind of continious cutting were we upto was say 8ft of 1/4" doable with your setup?
just read another post i didnt realize you were running it with the compressor unplugged, yeah thats no good, its wiser just to invest in another 220v outlet, its nice to have a few around the shop to minimize cords being dragged too, a breaker outlet and say 20' of proper gauge solid wire shouldnt be more than 80-100$ and its nothing to install it yourself assuming the breaker panel isnt off on the other side of the property
I noticed the consumables are made in China (See 1:45 in the video), my question is, where is the machine made? If it made in China I would not even consider buying one.
Probably China. Very few machines in this world aren't 🤣.
Thanks for the prompt and honest reply young man! In that case I will look for a good used machine made in the West sometime before it went wild and had everything built in China.
My 80 was made in the USA
What's your thoughts on Esab tig machines?
Peter Stewart I've only run a few of them and like them for the most part. I just dont have enough time with any models to offer up a thorough review.
The Fabrication Series Thanks, I’m a mig/stick guy trying to get into tig work, and my local welding shop sells Esab so I’ll hopefully get one at some point 👌🏼
Peter Stewart I have the miniarc 161 lts and really like it. Great machine for pipe but no ac or foot control. Other than that it's super smooth and runs great
Hey Peter, please let us know if we can be of any assistance!
ESAB any chance for a remote option for my miniarc 161 lts
For that price it needs to make coffee as well !!!!!
Really? It's cheap compared to other top machines of this capacity that usually retail for over 3 grand. It's not in the same category as those junky ebay plasma cutters for only a few hundred bucks if that is what you're comparing it to.
1700$ US is what i see it listed for on amazon, which isnt completely unrealistic, alot cheaper then hypertherm but they claim they get substantially more consumable life than anyone else idk if its true or not..
ill be getting a plasma cutter in the next 12-18 months and cant decide between the AHP cut60, a thermal dynamics probably this model or a hypertherm probably a powermax45
900$vs1700$vs2300$ US and im in canada so tack 40% onto that for me
If you need some room, Ill take that Everlast 185 off your hands. Id ask for the larger units but I`m not that greedy. LOL
Danylo66 I have something special planned for the 185... it ain't going anywhere haha.
I tried. Lol.
Ah thats the one your working on Cool.
Danylo66 Yup. Should have the vid up next week if I can get this thing done on time.
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I almost pulled the trigger on one of these until you turned on the fan. that was deal killer. and then i saw the Thaipeople196 review. nothing worse than lousy customer service.
Hypertherm is by far a better machine.
Those cuts are sloppy compared to hypertherm cuts. Even their 2000s models are better than that
to much of a salesman...yea, he was sold but they gave him the unit.... wtf...
seems more a commercial than a review. ok... loud fan. nothing else? c'mon
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