New Titanium Plasma Cutter

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Not wanting to hijack the other thread (ProTig).  It appears that HF will now have a new Plasma cutter in the stable, also part of the SEMA coupons:https://go.harborfreight.com/cpi/dig...-carousel-4981Paul
Reply:Mike Festiva recently did two YouTube videos on it:A preview can be found at:A more thorough review can be found at: Last edited by Dave66; 11-08-2019 at 11:04 PM.Dave66=================Millermatic 211 (Transformer Based)Primeweld TIG 225X


Reply:until hypertherm sues them for patent infringement like lincoln did to the vulcan line...
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Originally Posted by Hobbytime

until hypertherm sues them for patent infringement like lincoln did to the vulcan line...
Reply:I watched video and it did cut 1/4" on 110 volt. It appeared he was moving really slow while cutting .It'll be interesting to see how it sells and other reviews.
Reply:Never seen the torch or the consumables before so I don't know whom is making them. I will have to contact Tecmo and Trafimet to see if its one of theirs.www.georgesplasmacuttershop.comPlasma Cutter and Welder Sales and Repairs--Ebay storeTec.Mo. Dealer Consumables for the PT and IPT torch's
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Originally Posted by BD1

I watched video and it did cut 1/4" on 110 volt. It appeared he was moving really slow while cutting .It'll be interesting to see how it sells and other reviews.
Reply:The consumables it what looks similar to HT consumables.Lincoln, ESAB, Thermal Dynamics, Victor, Miller, Dewalt, Makita, Kalamzoo.  Hand tools, power tools, welding and cutting tools.
Reply:Other than price and that the Titanium is an inverter, I wonder what the functional/practical difference between the new Titanium and the existing "Chicago Electric" plasma cutter is.  I was hoping to see some reviews/YouTube videos on that subject, but as of yet, nothing has surfaced.I'm also wondering what HF is offering that would make someone buy this unit over say a PrimeWeld Plasma Cutter in about the same price range.
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Originally Posted by cmh31909

Other than price and that the Titanium is an inverter, I wonder what the functional/practical difference between the new Titanium and the existing "Chicago Electric" plasma cutter is.  I was hoping to see some reviews/YouTube videos on that subject, but as of yet, nothing has surfaced.I'm also wondering what HF is offering that would make someone buy this unit over say a PrimeWeld Plasma Cutter in about the same price range.
Reply:Yeah, that was pretty much my point...lol
Reply:I don't see any resemblance to any Hypertherm torches or consumables. Looks like a good competitor for the Lincoln / Miller type machines from a torch design point of view. How it holds up over time, its consumable life and its true duty cycle remain to be seen. (Duty cycle needs specs.....such as load voltage, ambient temperature and amperage before you can put a percentage rating on it!). All plasma cutters are 100% duty cycle until you cut thicker materials at full output amperage on a 104 degree F day.  Jim Colt  

Originally Posted by N2 Welding

The consumables it what looks similar to HT consumables.
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Originally Posted by jimcolt

How it holds up over time, its consumable life and its true duty cycle remain to be seen. (Duty cycle needs specs.....such as load voltage, ambient temperature and amperage before you can put a percentage rating on it!). All plasma cutters are 100% duty cycle until you cut thicker materials at full output amperage on a 104 degree F day.  Jim Colt
Reply:I have the new Titanium 45 along with the Unlimited 200 MIG welder. Both are good machines for the hobby guys like me, perhaps a bit more use. However, the Plasma 45 is a recent release and, consumables are none available except for the electrodes. Talked to HB and they said no spare parts for at least 3 months...just a heads up. Both work very well.


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Originally Posted by mechanic416

I would not spend $800 for a HF Titanium 45 amp plasma cutter with a 90 day warranty. When I could buy a Primeweld Cut60 60 amp that is CNC ready with a built in filter/water separator with auto drain and a 3 year warranty for $650.