Good stuff. My dad got messed up bad by Covid Pneumonia and he's currently going through some rehabilitation. He's told me that he already had a project for whenever he was better, and the other day while watching MotorTrend he told me about how he wanted to get himself a plasma cutter. So I figured I'll just get him one for his birthday, so I hope it works out well enough for him.
One of the major questions I have, as I research plasma cutters, is how much are consumables, and can you buy them anywhere or only from the manufacturer, for the machines you review? I want to make sure I go into this with my eyes open, aware of the cost and availability for a given machine's consumables. I would rather not have proprietary consumables as I might want to try out some other tip guard that is a different design, etc., or find a cheaper supplier for consumables.
I almost bought this machine but settled on the Lotos LTP5500D. If your vid had been released 1 week prior I may have gone Primeweld. With that said I used the LTP5500D this weekend and was very impressed with its performance through 1/2", nice clean cuts. What I cant believe is how small it is, thing weighs about 15lbs. I believe it uses the same torch as the Primeweld. If you get the opportunity check one out, interested in your thoughts. New Sub!
@@okcmoparguy724 Very nice! The 5500D should treat you well. Bummer you caught this video just a little too late. Yes these machines pack a huge punch for their size nowadays. Best of luck with your new machine and thank you for the sub. If we get our hands on the 5500D we'll be sure to post a review.
Question. The plug in the video is the 50Amp style, not 60Amp style. What is the breaker and wire ampere required? 60A @240V or 50Amp @240 volt circuit? Thx
I don't know the specs but I'd assume it uses an inverter to boost current while dropping voltage so it doesn't pull anywhere near 50 amps from the wall.
Sold out waiting for them to be back in stock. The ground clamp is the cheap one that comes with all Chicom machines. Harbor freight sells a really good brass replacement for $6 bucks. Good video
Right on. Primeweld is just killin it in the sub -$1k range. Really redefining that market space. I imagine they are giving Lotos and a few others fits with the quality and service they bring to the table. Good vid. Thanks.
The 1 inch cut looked like the torch had some angle to it, a straight cut might have gone through. I also wonder if the air gap between the stacks of plate might diffuse the plasma a bit, a solid plate might have been cut all the way. Too bad these units are still sold out.
I know it is 9 months later but I was able to get mine directly from Primeweld in less than a month. I was able to get the companion Primeweld 225 TIG Welder in less than 2 weeks last month.
Great review. I am looking for a good plasma torch for my cnc table. One of the cnc things that worries me is how much can the torch pierce? With cnc you are often cutting out holes and starting a new cut every little bit. Thanks for the actual review. So many people read the marketing hype for a couple of torches and then determine which of them is besr from that hype.
Ok you're show is bad ass brother. Great content you're telling us how it is & no game's 👍 I've been having a hard time picking out a Plasma cuter tell now. I'm in love with that prime weld. Very nice😁 I was thinking Lotos. Titanium. & a few other's tell now. 😆 Thanks. 🇺🇸
Nice review. I do not have 220 at the house I’m in but I’m looking for a plasma cutter to cut steel rims / snow tire rims. I just tired of using the grinder and cutoff wheel. I would need to be using the machine on 110 though. Is this machine overkill for that or should I look for something else ?
Thanks for this post. I'm really impressed. I've been hessitating to buy a new torch for my Razorweld Viper 30i or put that money towards a larger capacity tool. The customer support and warranty are the biggest difference for me. Also a manual in clear English.
Good video. I've had mine for a few months and looks like you gave it a good shake down. I will say one thing and I know you're trying to stay consistent with test but that thing will cut way smoother with consistent feed. I'd love to see it do 1/2" on a CNC. Overall great job!!!
Received mine 3 days ago but due to weather have not done an unboxing or test. I did pick up 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" and 1" plate scraps to test this out.
Id like to chat with primeweld about testing one on my new cnc 5x10 water table. The down side is it being high frequency. CNC computers dont work well with high frequency
I just got my Husky Powermate 33Gallon air compressor back. The Air regulator broke so I connected it directly to my air water separator to the Cut60. My question before I turn it ON, do I need a regulator on the compressor again or can I just use the air regulator on the cut60. I am only cutting 14-18 Steel what do you recommend? Also I hear alot people set PSI at 90 @120v but the gauges reads MAX 75PSI..
i have been trying to decide on what Plasma Cutter is best without spending a lot , trying to set up shop with a number of tools . So cost is important. After watching your video for the miney I will spend on the Prime Weld is money well spent. Thank You for your info it helped making a cheaper mistake. The 60 will cut everything I need . Keep up with the great videos.
Looks like it does but wanted to check.. is the connection to the torch allow it to swivel and is loose wobbles at a 360? I just received my cut 60 and trying to determine f that's normal or a problem. Thanks in advance
I got my Cut60 directly from Primeweld in about 3 weeks. Last month I ordered the Primeweld 225 Tig Welder and received it in less than 2 weeks. I had an electrician install 220v with 50 Amp breaker and a quad 120v with a dedicated 20Amp GFCI breaker in my garage for about $325. Well worth it.
man it would make such better effect if you would knock off that slag on the bottom edge after each cut. just wack it with a hammer a couple times and it cleanly breaks right off! also, hold the camera directly above the cut, so we can actually see how clean it is
Yes, page 30 in the manual. It has the recommended amps/psi/IPM for mild steel, stainless and aluminum. The manual also has information in there for analyzing your cuts to determine if you're cutting too slow or too quickly.
Been looking at a plasma cutter for a few weeks. I have it down to this one and the eastwood versa cut 60. Both are in the same price point. Thoughts on the eastwood 60?
This is likely a great cutter for the price! I've talked to one of the owners or the owner at primeweld, they'll fix it if there is a problem but everlast is awesome. I have an everlast 80amp.
Prime wins. Both probably come out of the same factory, Prime has more features, including a better torch. While both companies have good customer service, Prime's is better. I've had both. I'd still have the Eastwood, but I burnt up a relay on one of the boards. A new board should have been under a $100 to replace. Unlike Prime, Eastwood doesn't carry any of the internal boards. This means while under warranty Eastwood just gives you a new machine, but after that your SOL.
Good stuff. My dad got messed up bad by Covid Pneumonia and he's currently going through some rehabilitation. He's told me that he already had a project for whenever he was better, and the other day while watching MotorTrend he told me about how he wanted to get himself a plasma cutter. So I figured I'll just get him one for his birthday, so I hope it works out well enough for him.
Thank you! I was on the fence over LOTOS vs Prime. Your review gave me the push to pry open my wallet for the PrimeWeld.
One of the major questions I have, as I research plasma cutters, is how much are consumables, and can you buy them anywhere or only from the manufacturer, for the machines you review? I want to make sure I go into this with my eyes open, aware of the cost and availability for a given machine's consumables. I would rather not have proprietary consumables as I might want to try out some other tip guard that is a different design, etc., or find a cheaper supplier for consumables.
Is four 1/4" plates same as a 1" cut wise? Seems like a solid piece might cut (transfer heat) better. What ever, it's impressive.
I almost bought this machine but settled on the Lotos LTP5500D. If your vid had been released 1 week prior I may have gone Primeweld. With that said I used the LTP5500D this weekend and was very impressed with its performance through 1/2", nice clean cuts. What I cant believe is how small it is, thing weighs about 15lbs. I believe it uses the same torch as the Primeweld. If you get the opportunity check one out, interested in your thoughts. New Sub!
I did get the CNC capable version even though I'll probably never be fortunate enough to use it. I paid $550 from Amazon.
@@okcmoparguy724 Very nice! The 5500D should treat you well. Bummer you caught this video just a little too late. Yes these machines pack a huge punch for their size nowadays. Best of luck with your new machine and thank you for the sub. If we get our hands on the 5500D we'll be sure to post a review.
Question. The plug in the video is the 50Amp style, not 60Amp style. What is the breaker and wire ampere required? 60A @240V or 50Amp @240 volt circuit? Thx
I don't know the specs but I'd assume it uses an inverter to boost current while dropping voltage so it doesn't pull anywhere near 50 amps from the wall.
The manual says "6-50P NEMA"
Sold out waiting for them to be back in stock. The ground clamp is the cheap one that comes with all Chicom machines. Harbor freight sells a really good brass replacement for $6 bucks. Good video
Right on. Primeweld is just killin it in the sub -$1k range. Really redefining that market space. I imagine they are giving Lotos and a few others fits with the quality and service they bring to the table. Good vid. Thanks.
Thanks very much!! This is one of the most helpful review videos I've watched! Great work!
The 1 inch cut looked like the torch had some angle to it, a straight cut might have gone through. I also wonder if the air gap between the stacks of plate might diffuse the plasma a bit, a solid plate might have been cut all the way. Too bad these units are still sold out.
I know it is 9 months later but I was able to get mine directly from Primeweld in less than a month. I was able to get the companion Primeweld 225 TIG Welder in less than 2 weeks last month.
Impressive. I’ve used plasma cutters for about 13 years and much prefer a drag tip because it allows you to cut flat up against something
Great review. I am looking for a good plasma torch for my cnc table. One of the cnc things that worries me is how much can the torch pierce? With cnc you are often cutting out holes and starting a new cut every little bit. Thanks for the actual review. So many people read the marketing hype for a couple of torches and then determine which of them is besr from that hype.
🤔It seems like everybody testing this machines only test them with clean metal, what about galvanized steel? Or dirty steel? will it cut through❓
Ok you're show is bad ass brother.
Great content you're telling us how it is & no game's 👍 I've been having a hard time picking out a
Plasma cuter tell now. I'm in love with that prime weld. Very nice😁
I was thinking Lotos. Titanium.
& a few other's tell now. 😆
Thanks. 🇺🇸
Nice review. I do not have 220 at the house I’m in but I’m looking for a plasma cutter to cut steel rims / snow tire rims. I just tired of using the grinder and cutoff wheel. I would need to be using the machine on 110 though. Is this machine overkill for that or should I look for something else ?
Thanks for this post. I'm really impressed. I've been hessitating to buy a new torch for my Razorweld Viper 30i or put that money towards a larger capacity tool. The customer support and warranty are the biggest difference for me. Also a manual in clear English.
My next purchase. Can't wait to try it..
You sold me. Thanks for the review my friend.
Good video. I've had mine for a few months and looks like you gave it a good shake down. I will say one thing and I know you're trying to stay consistent with test but that thing will cut way smoother with consistent feed. I'd love to see it do 1/2" on a CNC. Overall great job!!!
What the minimum air compressor to max this plasma
Thank you for your review I am pretty sure I’m going to buy me a prime weld machine
Received mine 3 days ago but due to weather have not done an unboxing or test. I did pick up 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" and 1" plate scraps to test this out.
Id like to chat with primeweld about testing one on my new cnc 5x10 water table. The down side is it being high frequency. CNC computers dont work well with high frequency
I believe this is a non high frequency blowback torch. I'd talk with Primeweld to make sure.
@@killdozer1692 thanks
I like.
Question: Did the torch have a Drag tip on it ? Thanks
I just got my Husky Powermate 33Gallon air compressor back. The Air regulator broke so I connected it directly to my air water separator to the Cut60. My question before I turn it ON, do I need a regulator on the compressor again or can I just use the air regulator on the cut60. I am only cutting 14-18 Steel what do you recommend? Also I hear alot people set PSI at 90 @120v but the gauges reads MAX 75PSI..
i have been trying to decide on what Plasma Cutter is best without spending a lot , trying to set up shop with a number of tools . So cost is important. After watching your video for the miney I will spend on the Prime Weld is money well spent. Thank You for your info it helped making a cheaper mistake. The 60 will cut everything I need . Keep up with the great videos.
Looks like it does but wanted to check.. is the connection to the torch allow it to swivel and is loose wobbles at a 360? I just received my cut 60 and trying to determine f that's normal or a problem. Thanks in advance
I got my Cut60 directly from Primeweld in about 3 weeks. Last month I ordered the Primeweld 225 Tig Welder and received it in less than 2 weeks. I had an electrician install 220v with 50 Amp breaker and a quad 120v with a dedicated 20Amp GFCI breaker in my garage for about $325. Well worth it.
man it would make such better effect if you would knock off that slag on the bottom edge after each cut. just wack it with a hammer a couple times and it cleanly breaks right off! also, hold the camera directly above the cut, so we can actually see how clean it is
in the manual does it have a recommend setting so you know where to set the machine for whatever thickness
Yes, page 30 in the manual. It has the recommended amps/psi/IPM for mild steel, stainless and aluminum. The manual also has information in there for analyzing your cuts to determine if you're cutting too slow or too quickly.
Been looking at a plasma cutter for a few weeks. I have it down to this one and the eastwood versa cut 60.
Both are in the same price point.
Thoughts on the eastwood 60?
Other than 10 amps + and better looking, any other advantages over the Primeweld 50 DP?
Have you looked at the AHP Alpha Cut 60/Everlast 62i in comparison?
Have you compared the prime weld 60 to the Eastwood versa cut 60? If so what are your thoughts?
Breaker Requirements? Checked website and it does not state. Love the videos by the way
Whats the smallest air comp to be able to use it on 220
Manual says 5 CFM at 80 PSI
How is it? Still working well? How well does it cut for a whole 6 feet continuous cut?
Does aluminum get cut deeper or shallower with cut60?
Would u get this over a 60 amp everlast plasma
This is likely a great cutter for the price! I've talked to one of the owners or the owner at primeweld, they'll fix it if there is a problem but everlast is awesome. I have an everlast 80amp.
@@thornyturtleranch4u whats the smallest or the minimum air comp that can run it full capacity
Have you ever tried the weld pro plasma cutter?
SOLD OUT 😢
Hindi men jankari de
Awsome video, can you do a video on the Eastwood Versa Cut 60
Prime wins. Both probably come out of the same factory, Prime has more features, including a better torch. While both companies have good customer service, Prime's is better. I've had both. I'd still have the Eastwood, but I burnt up a relay on one of the boards. A new board should have been under a $100 to replace. Unlike Prime, Eastwood doesn't carry any of the internal boards. This means while under warranty Eastwood just gives you a new machine, but after that your SOL.