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Offline Vinman

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Re: Which plasma cutter?
« Reply #15 on: December 17, 2012, 08:42:19 PM »
Its been nearly 10 years now that I've been running my thermodynamic. It still works like the day I bought it, and all I've ever done is buy consumables for it.

I think miller and thermodynamic share some parts, or at least that was the pitch to me when I bought that machine way back when.

Just a heads up, the dryer the air, the better your consumables will last Vince. And at 10$ and up per consumable, its worth going through the trouble to dry the air pre plasma.

Hey Bill, what model do you have and who sells them?
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Re: Which plasma cutter?
« Reply #16 on: December 17, 2012, 11:19:29 PM »
Hey Bill, what model do you have and who sells them?

The models have changed over the years , I sell thermal dynamics
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Re: Which plasma cutter?
« Reply #17 on: December 18, 2012, 12:04:52 PM »
Mine is a 40 amp output that will clean cut 1/2" and sever 3/4".

Like Jens said, Im sure the models have changed, but thats the basic specs on mine.

 I do cut some half inch once in a while, and I can say honestly that I would like a slightly bigger machine sometimes, but realistically, the one I have is more then enough for most hobby guys.
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Re: Which plasma cutter?
« Reply #18 on: December 18, 2012, 07:37:24 PM »
The thermal dynamics units were all de-rated a year or two ago, for example a 52 became a 42, the 52 is a beautiful machine and cuts amazing, there is this offer currently

http://www.victortechnologies.com/Thermal%20Dynamics/Promotions/63-1205C%20TDC%20Q3-4%20Promo%209-20-12-CA.pdf

You could get away with one model down though

Check out www.victortechnologies.com
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Re: Which plasma cutter?
« Reply #19 on: December 19, 2012, 02:52:15 AM »
Slightly off topic, however...

Is anyone aware of shops in calgary willing to do one off parts in calgary?
I have roughly 6 months experience nesting and operating a large(10'x50') plasma table at my old job, however have no idea where to look? or prices for that matter.

Im looking to get a 6' x .188" Mild steel clock cut. My brother has completely designed it in *.dxf and just needs to be nested and cut.

A shop with quick turn around is preferred(I know the program would only take about 15 minutes on the table i used to run) as this is for my brother and his wives house and he'd HOPE to have it done by the 25th.   ;)

Thanks!


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Re: Which plasma cutter?
« Reply #20 on: December 19, 2012, 08:04:05 AM »
Slightly off topic, however...

Is anyone aware of shops in calgary willing to do one off parts in calgary?
I have roughly 6 months experience nesting and operating a large(10'x50') plasma table at my old job, however have no idea where to look? or prices for that matter.

Im looking to get a 6' x .188" Mild steel clock cut. My brother has completely designed it in *.dxf and just needs to be nested and cut.

A shop with quick turn around is preferred(I know the program would only take about 15 minutes on the table i used to run) as this is for my brother and his wives house and he'd HOPE to have it done by the 25th.   ;)

Thanks!

Give Metal Alloy Fabrication a call, they usually give a good turn around time.


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Re: Which plasma cutter?
« Reply #21 on: December 19, 2012, 11:37:53 AM »
Slightly off topic, however...

Is anyone aware of shops in calgary willing to do one off parts in calgary?
I have roughly 6 months experience nesting and operating a large(10'x50') plasma table at my old job, however have no idea where to look? or prices for that matter.

Im looking to get a 6' x .188" Mild steel clock cut. My brother has completely designed it in *.dxf and just needs to be nested and cut.

A shop with quick turn around is preferred(I know the program would only take about 15 minutes on the table i used to run) as this is for my brother and his wives house and he'd HOPE to have it done by the 25th.   ;)

Thanks!



Try Vance at Surway metals he has done some one off work for me in the past
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Re: Which plasma cutter?
« Reply #22 on: December 21, 2012, 10:12:42 AM »
Quote VIA PM
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Re: Which plasma cutter?
« Reply #23 on: December 21, 2012, 10:29:37 AM »
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Thanks a ton Jenssen, looking forward to getting the new weapon of mass construction/destruction
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Re: Which plasma cutter?
« Reply #24 on: December 21, 2012, 03:34:24 PM »
No problem it will be in Monday AM
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Re: Which plasma cutter?
« Reply #25 on: December 28, 2012, 11:50:37 PM »
Oh yeah...

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Re: Which plasma cutter?
« Reply #26 on: December 30, 2012, 12:03:15 PM »
Oh yeah...


Oh my...sooooooooooo pretty....shopping time for me. What model is that Vince?

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Re: Which plasma cutter?
« Reply #27 on: December 30, 2012, 06:31:36 PM »
Oh yeah...



Have you had a chance to play with it yet?
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Re: Which plasma cutter?
« Reply #28 on: December 30, 2012, 07:40:46 PM »
Justin- Cutmaster 42

Jenssen- I made a couple cuts in 1/4" angle and, oh my, what a nice tool to have.
I should be able to play sone more on Tuesday. I'm looking for a 45 gallon drum to make a dedicated cutting station before I make too much mess.

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Re: Which plasma cutter?
« Reply #29 on: January 25, 2013, 12:33:29 PM »
Looks nice. What's the ratings like on 110? Still cut quater?
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