Miller 375's vs the competition

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Researching Plasma cutters. Considering the main US brands. It seems the Miller 375 offers a good bang for the buck. Opinions vs Hypertherm 45 and Cutmaster 52  or alternatives appreciated.
Reply:I have a PowerMax 45.  It easily outperforms it suggested rating as shown in my rail cut thread.  The consumable life is excellent ( haven't changed a set yet with considerable cut time ).  Look in the Hypertherm manufactures section in Other manufactures to see some other cuts made by a PM 30, PM 45 and PM 1000.I looked a the Miller unit myself but the don't make an Australian compatible machine.I'm glad i got the PowerMax 45.Dealt with a Hypertherm agent in Melbourne which was extremely helpful  ( even delivered the unit to me and set up plug and water separator to back of unit ).
Reply:It has been reported to me by a friend inside Hypertherm. That HT de rates their machines in their literature.   Mainly because they want you, the customer, to be very happy with their product.  They want it to actually do everything they say it will + even more out in the real world .HT consumables also cost less than most others. Also by most reports I get quality of cut is better & lasts longer too.HT manufactures nothing but plasma. Everything from entry level air plasma to very high end multiple gas machines, capable of running the plasma torch submerged in a water tank.Another side note HT actually manufactures Millers plasma torches.IF IT WORKS, DON'T FIX IT2 Lincoln CV-300 / LN-7 GMALinde-VI 253,400 & 450 w/MIG35 feedersCNC Table with Oxweld O/A & Hypertherm 1250G3Lincoln Ranger GXT 250Hobart-MicroWire 300ESAB Heliarc 161ESAB-Mobilemaster 2 CC/CV Feeders& more
Reply:You sold me. The proud owner of a new old stock Hypertherm 600.Bob.Miller Dynasty 200 DXMillermatic 211Hypertherm PM 600In Tool acquisition Mode
Reply:It seems that plasma machine technology has improved so much in the last 10 years. Much like PCs did through the 90's  Buy a state of the art today, 6 months later the same machine mod. will cut better & heavier material.I think you will be happy with your choice.IF IT WORKS, DON'T FIX IT2 Lincoln CV-300 / LN-7 GMALinde-VI 253,400 & 450 w/MIG35 feedersCNC Table with Oxweld O/A & Hypertherm 1250G3Lincoln Ranger GXT 250Hobart-MicroWire 300ESAB Heliarc 161ESAB-Mobilemaster 2 CC/CV Feeders& more