New machines-MIG+Plasma

admin

Hey so getting back into things, and I have been looking at a small good machine to get me started. Looking at the Millermatic 180 Auto-set and a spoolmate 100. The guy has a brand new one with the gun for $700. Figure can't go wrong for the price, but I was wondering if there is anything I don't know about this machine that might cause me issues?I'm still all over the place on the plasma, I've been kinda leaning towards the miller spectrum 375x maybe the 625x if I really feel like dropping some coin, but since I have yet to find a deal, I'm open to options, I keep seeing Hypertherm so I don't know if thats a better direction. I'm sure there are plenty of past posts on stuff like this and I will look for them, or if you can link them great. Thankful for any help.If you can't tell I'm kinda a Miller guy, just enjoyed using their machines the most when I was welding at work, ESAB being a close second atleast for welders.
Reply:Yes, Hypertherm is a better direction for plasma.I reckon the purchase is the in the same league as my fax/copy machine. It it not the price of the unit  that matters, but cost of consumables and performance that eats you alive down the road. Genuine Hypertherm electrodes and nozzles last a LOOOOOONG time. In my case the Finecut nozzles. Other than the import models, pricing between good plasmas are pretty close. Go for the best. and there are more hypertherm parts stocked nationwide in LWS than any other. HyperMax online store carries everything too.Last edited by shovelon; 03-04-2014 at 03:56 PM.Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:No, that makes a lot of sense, Thanx I'm gonna check them out a bit more see if I have a local dealer