Plasma cutter idea/question

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This maybe a dumb idea/question, but is there anyway to use a welding power sourse(i.e. Miller XMT304) and connecting the plasma torch and other needed parts to make a complete, SAFE, plasma cutter? I searched and only found "homemade" stuff. I was wondering if I had the needed components if this would work? And if so, what are all the needed components? Thanks
Reply:Already answered your own question.DUMB QUESTION!Been asked and answered many times in the past.  Do a search.Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:The voltage level required to start and sustain a plasma arc is considerably higher than most welding power supply's are designed to handle. Plasma power suplies need a totally different voltage /amperage curve....and also need different current for starting and for transferred arc cutting. So.....no, a plasma torch cannot be succesfully adapted to normal welding power supplies.Jim
Reply:There you go Jim.Being so danged "politically correct".  Good answer though.Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:Originally Posted by Damn DummyThis maybe a dumb idea/question, but is there anyway to use a welding power sourse(i.e. Miller XMT304) and connecting the plasma torch and other needed parts to make a complete, SAFE, plasma cutter? I searched and only found "homemade" stuff. I was wondering if I had the needed components if this would work? And if so, what are all the needed components? Thanks
Reply:That however is not a plasma cutter!