miller 375 vs 375 xtreme plasma

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Ok so I am a newb and am looking at adding a plasma to my garage tools. After looking at several options I think I want a miller 375 or 375 x-treme. I can pick one up for about $1300.00 This a fair amount more for alot less cut ratings then a something like an everlast 50D but I like the fact that the miller is a U.S. made machine and my local Welding shop, Crumptons, can offer support.Does anyone have any advise on the new 375 x-treme over the standard 375? I know the obvious difference is portability, but how about reliability. Are their any concerns with heat buildup in the smaller case or the new circuit board type electronics? I am just a hobbiest and will be using it to cut sheet metal to 1/4 plate most of the time with the occasional 3/8 here and their.
Reply:Originally Posted by NullifierOk so I am a newb and am looking at adding a plasma to my garage tools. After looking at several options I think I want a miller 375 or 375 x-treme. I can pick one up for about $1300.00 This a fair amount more for alot less cut ratings then a something like an everlast 50D but I like the fact that the miller is a U.S. made machine and my local Welding shop, Crumptons, can offer support.Does anyone have any advise on the new 375 x-treme over the standard 375? I know the obvious difference is portability, but how about reliability. Are their any concerns with heat buildup in the smaller case or the new circuit board type electronics? I am just a hobbiest and will be using it to cut sheet metal to 1/4 plate most of the time with the occasional 3/8 here and their.
Reply:The Miller units actually have a torch that is made by Hypertherm, but it is a bit older technology as compared to the torch used on the Hypertherm Powermax30. Before buying the Miller, test drive the Hypertherm unit. It is generally less expensive as compared to either Miller, has a higher duty cycle rating and a higher output Killowatt rating, and you will enjoy longer consumable life with the newer style torch on the Powermax30.Jim
Reply:i like my 375 it has auto pilot the x does notwhich is great for cutting expanded metaland a inverter machine cost big bucks to fixi bought mine from cyberweld $1137.00no tax or shiping Attached ImagesLast edited by ed mac; 11-14-2010 at 12:27 PM.
Reply:X 2 on the Hypertherm!  I would consider it first before the Miller.  Actually, I would even choose a Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 39 before the Miller.  Your money, your choice.  Good luck.Last edited by smawgmaw; 11-14-2010 at 01:37 PM.A few of my toys !LinuxMintManjaroMiller Roughneck 2E Lincoln WeldPak 100HTP MTS 160 Chicago Electric 80amp Inverter   Victor O/A
Reply:Thanks for the feedback a look at the stats on the hypertherm.