Yeswelder Plasma Cutter Setup and Settings for the Cut-55DS Yes Welder with DISCOUNT LINK !!
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- In this video I will show you how to setup your YesWelder Cut-55DS Plasma cutter and begin cutting with it. I am also including my Settings Guide for getting started with your new plasma cutter.
Here is the link to the downloadable settings chart. drive.google.com/file/d/1oKMU... I hope this helps you get started and if you have any questions please leave them in the comments and I will answer promptly. Don
Here is the code to the Yeswelder site where you can purchase the Cut-55DS Plasma cutter. If you use this code you will get 10% off anything that you purchase at checkout. Just type PRANATECH in the discount code box at checkout. yeswelder.com/discount/PRANATECH 
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Very good presentation again. I enjoyed watching this one as well. I'm sold on almost all their products.
Hi Michael, yes, I’m sold as well! Everything that I have from this company has turned out to be of very high quality. I’m quite surprised that their equipment doesn’t cost more! Thanks for the positive feedback again! 👍😀Don
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Would be nice to have the electrode size for the input voltage type on the chart. Would be nice if they stamped the electrode size on the electrode. Your video was a lot more useful than the owners manual.
Hi Randel. Thanks! Yes, the manual is pretty lacking for some of the earlier designs. The latest welders they are coming out with now are coming with pretty darn good manuals so they are certainly getting better.😊👍
@@PranaTech Disagree. Bought a 55DS 2 months ago, the 'manual' (in the loosest sense of the term) and the machine are both complete trash. I'd be better off harvesting any useful components and building one from scratch. Probably have better luck downloading the Chinese manual and translating that as well.
I just watch yor video and am very thankful . You took your time to explain the how to of plasma cutting. I, too, and new to plasma cutting and looking forward to the enjoyment of working with it.
Hi Michael! Thank you for your kind comments! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you build lots of wonderful projects. 😊👍
Thanks for the video. Just getting into welding/metal working so this is my first cutter. The video definitely filled in the gaps that the instruction manual left out.
Thanks for your great comment Nicholas! Glad it helped!😊👍
agreed! very helpful video and that instruction manual... could use some enhancing...
I picked up this machine direct from their website 2 months ago. Just made time to use it a week ago for a project, and it's been a complete nightmare. Customer service was great with my MIG 205DS, garbage on this machine. It wouldn't turn on - I pulled off the shroud and found one of the switch wires disconnected, lying down below. Connected it, found the screw that was rattling around loose in the shell. This was alarming, as it's easy to short a supercapacitor bank with a loose brass screw, especially given the abuse encountered by most packages during shipping. Found where the screw attached - smack in the middle of the main board, but the screw was stripped. Replaced screw. Found the line out of the air solenoid was loose at the front connection. Tightened that up. Reassembled and tested the switch - great, it turned on. Not great- went to test it, nothing happens. Nothing registers on the air gauge, when trigger is depressed the weakest, sad feeble little sputtering ensues from the tip - just all bad. So now I can troubleshoot and fix their machine, or attempt to do so, or get a refund. I'm an affiliate for YesWelder also, which is the saddest part. Tech Support has been garbage all week - requests for videos as to whether or not the machine has power to it..... I love the welder, but my experience with the plaz cutter has been complete garbage. Either I got the only bunk machine in the factory or people aren't posting their issues, because it's been trash from day one and I can't find others with similar issues. Glad your machine works and setup went well, but my review will be quite the opposite - in depth and detailed as to how little concern they lend to customer service, safety, and support. Either it's consistent or it's not - a machine by machine support system should be conclusive, not this BS I've received so far from YesWelder. Very disappointed atm, and upset.
Sorry to hear about the trouble with the 55DS. I have had great luck with everything I have gotten from them. I did have a friend that had a bad Tig and he did have to send a video of what it was doing and explain the problem and after a few emails they sent him a new machine. If you take the time to explain everything, they will take care of you. Is it instantaneous, no it’s not. ☹️
@@PranaTech I've send them 9 videos over the course of the last week and a half, painstakingly showing and demonstrating to them the issues and their response continues to be " please check that power is at the machine." How many times and ways can you show something so basic? I've taken a great deal of time and patience to explain my issues to them. And have done a substantial amount of research since on the company, and it turns out that the Teal colored series of Cut 55DS plasma cutters have multiple issues, some quite significant, that they KNOW about and have admitted to knowing, yet they continue to ship them and slow-walk customer support when surprise- the machine doesn't function. I love my MIG 205DS - it's a workhorse, and the support for it has been fantastic. It has been an entirely different experience for the 55DS and I can't help but think that this act is completely intentional, especially when comparing the two experiences as they've occured within a month of each other.
@@PranaTech I like their MIG so much that I contacted them and become an affiliate, then ordered the Cut 55DS direct from them, much to my chagrin now. Had I ordered it from Amazon like my MIG 205DS, I could've had my money back and moved on by now. Extremely disappointed by this intentional act on their part, and their obstinate refusal to fix the garbage series and then CONTINUE to ship them. That's absolutely no way to run a company. I own two businesses, and they are wasting my time.
Liked and subscribed! Thank you.
Thank you for watching👍😁
Thanks! Very informative. The manual sucks so this was spot on.
Thanks John! I’m glad it helped.😁👍
Thank you very much
You are very welcome!😊👍
Loved the video. Just getting started
Hi Peggy! Let me know if you have any questions when you get going and I will be glad to help.😊👍
@@PranaTech thanks much. Got my cutter all set up now thanks to you. We’re in Tucson as well!
That’s great! What part of town are you at? I’m way up northwest near Dove Mountain.😊👍
@@PranaTech We are way northeast! :)
The Yeswelder 55DS is one I am considering, but do you know if I can connect a PT-31 style torch? I know I will loose the pilot arc, but the PT-31 style works better for me when tracing around wood stencils on sheet metal. And for other work, I can always use the AG60 torch and have pilot arc. If this is not possible, I will get the Yeswelder 45DS. Thanks
Hi Jason, I’m sorry I don’t know if that style torch will work or not. I don’t have any experience with the PT-31.
Have you done any sheet metal welding? Wondered if you'd used any 0.023" Mig wire on thin sheet metal and how the synergic settings had worked??
Hi Dusty, I’ve done a little of it. I made a sheet metal guard out of some 20ga. sheet that I had with the .023 wire and it worked great. That’s about all I’ve done so far with sheet metal though. 👍😁
Do you have an opinion on which plasma cutter is better the yeswelder or the Amico power 50 amp pilot arc? Thanks in advance
Hi there, honestly, I think they are probably the same machine on the inside. The features are pretty much identical and they are both dual input voltage cutters and pilot arc models. I’ve had great luck with the YesWelder products. I’ve never owned anything from Amico but their cut capabilities are surely overstated. There is no way that a 50amp plasma cutter is going to clean cut 3/4 or 4/5 of an inch steel. The Yeswelder is 55amps and they rate it at clean cut of ½ an inch. This is more realistic. So as long as you understand this, it probably doesn’t matter which one you buy.👍😀Don
What size air compressor would you recommend for the yeswelder plasma cutter? I just bought one but my air compressor is too small. Thank you for all you do.
Good morning, ok, so I don’t know what the minimum would be for this plasma cutter but I am running a 3 HP twin cylinder compressor that puts out 11 CFM @ 90 PSI. It has a 30 gallon tank and I would consider that tank size to be a minimum to help buffer the air use during the recharge cycle. I have heard of people that are getting along with a 7 CFM @ 90 psi but I wouldn’t want to just get along. Hope this helps! 👍😀
I really liked your video. Made setup easy.
Does your Yeswelder plasma cutter air supply automatically shut off 20 seconds after cutting is stopped? The owner’s manual seems to indicate it should. The unit I just received does not. I have to turn off the air supply using the air mode switch on the control panel.
Hi there, I’m glad the video helped! I thought something was wrong with mine as well but it just takes quite a bit longer for it to shut off. This is to preserve the consumables by cooling them down. I never timed mine but it seems like it runs for probably a minute or so before it shuts off. Have fun!👍😁Don
Thank you for the video. I just purchased the plasma cutter and I need to purchase a new air compressor. I saw you answered a question with the size that you have. I contracted yeswelder and they replied that I need 120 l/min. That converts to roughly 4.3 cfm. If I bought a 27 gallon 5.1 cfm do you think that would be sufficient. Largest I will be cutting is 1/4” for smokers. Thank you!!
Hi Nick, I think that compressor would work out fine. 😁👍Don
What do you think of the yeswelder 200 amp stick welder.
I replied on the other comment you left. But here it is again.
“I don’t have one of those welders but everything I’ve gotten from Yeswelder has been great quality. The inverter technology they are using is very advanced and puts out more power per amperage than my AHP welder and it is an inverter welder as well. Hope this helps👍😀Don
I could not find in the user manual how to turn on/off the "mesh" cutting mode, would you happen to know how to do that?
@@Blue-Water First place I've seen somebody mention this attribute. Thanks for sharing the info, mine has been complete trash and inoperable from the start. This might help in troubleshooting, since their technical support is incapable of doing so.
What welding table are you using on your demisstration?
Hi William, it is one I built out of a bench I found used. Here is a link to my build video. m.ruclips.net/video/OgIXGHfixm8/видео.html 👍😀Thanks, Don
what are the air compressor requirements for this plasma cutter
Hi Marcus, just about any compressor will work unless you are doing long cuts using a lot of air continuously. Generally I recommend a compressor with at least 5 CFM as a good start. 4.5 would probably be ok too.😊👍
Hi what would cause my cut 55 to cut and stop I can pull the trigger it starts again and then stop. Thanks for reading.
Hi Phil. Does it do this all the time or after you’ve been cutting for a while?
@@PranaTech all the time mostly.
I was thinking it might be the thermal overload, but if it does it all the time it might be a bad trigger or trigger connection. Might be a bad control board too. I would contact them and see what they say. They are really good about customer service. 👍
They also pre-installed Allen plug.
Can I cut at 55 amp with the 110 power hookup
Hi Neil, I can’t find any information on what the max cutting amps is with 110v. My guess from using my Yeswelder 205 MiG on 110v that you would be limited to about 30-35 amps at 110 volts. 😊👍
Did I see you touch the flow button to stop the post cut flow when you finished the 1/16" cut?
Hi Chris, yes I believe you did. 😊👍
Good eyes!
Mine came with cord moved to other side near the top so no need to modify bracket. They must listen...
Well that’s much better! Very cool!😁👍
What Amp breaker are you using in your electric panel to feed the CUT 55 electric?
30 amp and it has never tripped.👍😁
@@PranaTech 30 amp??? Wow thats fantastic. I am running number 6 wire to an out let I have for an older MIller cutter I use and its 20 amp. So if I replace it with a 50 amp I should be fine. Thank you for the quick reply also. And your setup video was very helpful as well.
Hi Dano, glad I could help! #6 is plenty! I’m using #10 wire for mine and it is plenty for 30 amps. 👍😁
Nice video, but you're killing me with the tab on the filter bracket. Just turn the whole bracket over. Lol
I need to cut 1/2” thick steel. Have you cut anything that thick with this cutter? Thanks
Hi Scott, I honestly can’t recommend this plasma cutter for steel that thick. It says that it will cut up to Half inch in the manual but it struggles to cut ⅜” and it barely does that. To cut ½” steel I think you would need a 75amp plasma cutter or larger if you wanted accurate cuts.👍Don
Thanks for reply. Document on their website says it can but saying and doing 2 different things.
Just FYI. I reached out to YESWelder customer support. They said their machines have been improved and now can cut 1/2” steel clean. Just passing this along.
Well, that’s pretty cool!😀👍
I am not sure what is going on with mine. It seems to cut better with the 110 tip even when connected to 220 outlet. Any ideas why this may be the case? I have moved around on voltage and it doesn’t seem to make a difference with the bigger tip
Hi JS, I have never tried the 110v tips on mine. I have mine hooked up to 220 and so I’ve always just used the larger hole 220v tips. When you say you moved around on voltage do you really mean amperage? Mine doesn’t have a way to adjust voltage, just amperage.
@@PranaTech yes I meant amperage adjustment. The smaller tips cut better I’m having a hard time cutting with the bigger tips.
How much air pressure are you running?
Hi JS, what pressure do you have the air set at the regulator on the back?
I found the problem the clamp wire had bad connection to the part being cut. I had it cutting very good with different air pressures and amp settings on different thickness of metals.
How think can it cut
Realistically it can cut 5/16” pretty easily and 3/8” you have to go really slow. They say it will sever 1/2” but that’s a fantasy. 👍😁
Thank you!! I bought this cutter and was very disappointed with the instructions. You answered all my questions about the setup! Is there a nozzle size I need to know to get accessories? I’d like to get a circle cutter etc. and don’t know what size to get. Thanks again…..Dave
Hi David! Glad my video helped! Here is a link to the circle cutter I bought on eBay and it works great. www.ebay.com/itm/402253251436
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AG-60 torch is the one to order for when you need consumables.👍
Have you cut anything thicker than 1/4"? If so how clean was the cut?
Hi there 89Mirageman, I have cut 3/8” with it but it was slow going. Accurate cuts at that thickness would need a guide and go slow. 1/2” is really only for severance and not accurate at all.
@@PranaTech Thank you sir for your honest and prompt reply!
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@@PranaTech After doing more research I've noticed that Amico does list a contact number on their website where YesWelder does not. And the comparable Amico unit with Pilot Arc is about $50 more. But honestly knowing I can at least call if I were to have issues is worth the extra money to me. Especially when I see other comments on here from people that were left hanging from Yeswelder. Your thoughts?
Well, I definitely think you should follow your intuition about what you buy. Some of the people I was able to get connected with customer service and get their issues resolved. I think a lot of it comes down to growing pains. YesWelder seems to be growing at an incredible rate and I think they will come up to speed with their service side as well. Time will tell. Personally I think they make an amazing welder for the price.😀👍 Don
Just bought this cutter and tried my first cuts based your excellent video and chart. Thanks!
Some questions:
1. You note a maximum of 72psi for this unit. Is that while static or while the air is running through the torch? (Obviously, the pressure drops about 10psi while running.)
2. How much variance from your table suggestions do you experience between softer and harder materials? Do you just compensate with cutting speed? (I'm just watching the sparks to assess how fast to cut.)
3. Have you determined what the three LEDs on the top-right of the panel are for? Mine are unlabeled although they are depicted with labels in the company's product photos.
Hi Michael, 1. 72 static pressure. You just don’t want to go above that. I rarely go above 60psi. 2. The table is for steel. Softer metals will allow lower amperage or faster cutting speeds. 3. I’m going off memory here, but I believe they are error lights for when you go over the duty cycle limits or if the unit encounters an error. 👍😀Don
Can it run on a CNC table?
Hi Neil, it doesn’t have the CNC output so you would have to do a manual switch on to use this one. Thank you for the question.👍😁
Looking at the connection end of the torch cable, it seems pretty easy to add a CNC controlled relay to start/stop the torch with gcode M3/M4/M5 commands.
@@MichaelMorlan1 I Agree, I was intending to do just this with mine but it has never operated or functioned, not once. Best I got was a 2mm sputter and weak arc.
I like your video, I just got my plasma cutter . Yes welder support is seriously lacking. No documentation, phone number and email is only way to communicate.
Mine only burns for 2 seconds and shuts off. One of the mystery led’s above the amperage display is flashing. Any idea what happening ?
Hi Russ, I’ll try and help in any way I can. Give me some more info on what parameters you were cutting under. What voltage 110 or 220? How many amps was it set at and what thickness were you cutting? Don
@@PranaTech wow , 110v I think it was 35 or 25 amps. And perforated steel 1/8th . I had tested the cutter on other steel and it was fine. Then I noticed the nozzle was the bigger one for 220 . So I changed the nozzle only. I notice the led flashing above the amp indicator
Hi Russ, sorry for the delay, I was out welding in my shop😀. So some plasma cutters get a little haywire when using with perforated metals and they sometimes don’t like shooting plasma out into space. I haven’t used mine with perforated steel yet, but the nozzle shouldn’t touch the metal and should be kept up about 1-2mm above the metal when cutting. Also, make sure you are on a 20 Amp circuit when you are cutting. 110v can usually only handle about 30-35 amps on a 20amp breaker circuit. If it’s only a 15 amp circuit, the smaller wire may be causing a choking effect on the amperage draw to the unit. Usually shutting the unit off and back on will reset the board. Try restarting it and cutting some solid steel again.
@@PranaTech ok will do . Thanks for the info. Do you know,what the flashing led is? In your video it is solid green led.
I think it is just a fault indicator. It should reset by shutting it down and restarting.
Interesting review, how did you come to Yeswelder plasma cutter? I see bunch of them on Amazon around 400..
Aliaksei, I had purchased the Yeswelder 205DS Mig welder in January and had such great luck with it that I decided to try their Plasma cutter. 😀👍Don
The machine only provides 39 AMP not 55 AMP.
Can someone please answer this. my compressor has an output of 155 PSI. I have it on 130 and I'm only getting 60 at the plazma cutter air gauge. the regulator on plazma is maxed out. I'm using 1/4-in hose ,1/4" connectors & 50 ' of hose.. Today I changed hose & connectors to 3/8" 25' . It made no difference.. I set the compressor at 140 PSI and the plasma cutter would only max out at 70. with both 1/4" & 3/8". why am I getting half of what the regulator on the compressor is showing... replies will be greatly appreciated thank you in advance
Hi Chilll, I would put a gauge on a quick disconnect at the end of your air hose. This will determine which of the regulators is reading wrong. My guess is the one for the plasma cutter is off because mine is kinda cheaply built, but it could be either one. Once you know you can adjust the regulator accordingly or replace it. 😊👍
@@PranaTech thank you I'm really starting to think the gauge on a plasma cutter is wrong because on the plazma counter gauge I'm at 40 PSI meanwhile I had at least 80 going in.. & I was able to cut 3/8" clean @ 45 amps....I really appreciate it.. also by the way they sent me the newer version which does not show the air pressure at all unless you pull the trigger or press the button on the display panel also the power cord is at the top right not underneath the regulator.
No problem at all, glad I could help! I’m glad they took care of you and got you a new model.😁👍
@@PranaTech .. I hooked up a air gauge to the end of the hose and my compressor is putting out what the regulator shows ... The air gauge on the plazma cutter is way off . Wish yeswelder would correct this problem
Well now you know where the problem is! 😁
Just Returned mine yesterday, thank goodness I got it from Amazon. What a piece of Junk, It wouldn’t start an arc 80% of the time ,and it is only a 39 amp unit at 240V but they call it a 55in the name CUT55DS also try to call there Help # because it’s not there . When you email there tec support at least they answer but only in the middle of the night because there obviously in China. First they have to run your email through a translation program and then get back to you. They may very well be very good techsupport but it’s easier to communicate with my 2yr. old granddaughter than a person using translation programs
Sounds like you got a defective one Les. Sorry it didn’t work out for you. Mine has Ben working great for over a year now. 👍
Dan, I noticed you did get a pressure on your gauge. Unfortunately, mine does not and if you tried to set it when you pull the trigger, you would never be able to get the pressure as it acts like an open port. I have to set the pressure with a gauge on the regulator and the on board gaige has no relation to reality. I have contacted YES as other folks have reported this issue but with no response. I wanted a pneumatic diagram for the correct reading/plumbing as the instrument gauge is worthless. I know you have done a lot with YES and maybe you have heard or seen this problem, TIA.
Hi Cress, to be honest, I don’t remember getting a reading on my gauge on the front of the machine. I was always looking down cutting and can’t seem to find a point in my video where I could see that reading.🤔 I always just adjust my pressure at the regulator at the back of the machine and then get to cutting. Hope this helps. I will check it though next time I cut with it just to see for myself. I’ve got to cut some square plates next week so I will know soon.😁👍
@@PranaTech I have the same problem as CM, no pressure shown on the front panel gauge when the machine is powered up. Your video clearly shows the pressure gauge on the front panel indicating a PSI reading (around the 23:00 mark). I've exchanged numerous emails with YW on the but still no joy. So, sorry to say that, at this point, I have no way to adjust my PSI prior to cutting.
Hi Mike! So I realized that I never posted my response to CM about my findings. When I power up my machine and hook up the air, I definitely have an accurate pressure readout on the gauge on the front of the machine. Hope this helps! 👍Don
@@PranaTech Thanks for the quick reply. I received another somewhat cryptic response to my daily email exchange YW tech support regarding the fact the gauge on my panel doesn't register any PSI when powered up and idle. Today I broke down and called their tech support and was finally told point blank that my the PSI gauge on that (my) "batch" of DS55s DOES NOT WORK. It looks like my only option is to install a separate gauge on the rear of my machine. Very disappointed but at least now I know. Thanks for the video and the help!
Well that stinks! I leave mine set at about 68 psi and never change it.😊👍
I'm confused the first time you mention air pressure you're talking 90 pounds. But then the second time you talk about air pressure you talk about setting it at 60 and that the machine is top-rated at 72 pounds.
Hi there! Sorry about any confusion with the settings. I set my compressor at 90psi and the regulator on the plasma at 60-65 psi because the max is 72psi. Hope this helps.😊👍
a> dropbox is horrible for making me sign up to recieve your file. google drive doesn't require that. b> that link simply open up a drop box page with getting started with drop box documents, not your settings chart. :-(
Hi Leonidas, Thank you for letting me know! I thought you could just open the file by clicking the link. I'll move my stuff over to a Google drive right now so you can get the link to the chart. Thanks, Don
Hi Leonidas, here is a link to the file on google. drive.google.com/file/d/1oKMU-JaYjBAN4FS8-J8OTjVxqki6FXpV/view?usp=sharing Thank you for letting me know. Let me know if this doesn't work. Don
thank u time huge Help just watch your Old video little different version one sent me Amzon yesterday try fig out hook up Noticed This Unit power cord located Center up Higher & Wobbles spin 360deg go Around at least 3x So sad ship New unit 250v power cord loose vary sloppy craftsmanship on there part & cord was tied up in Knots like a Pretzel and 3 deep holes look teeth marks blk coating power cord vary dusty & screws Phills Heads stripe out remove cover need use the Hex heads The cut Gun Head Design different Angle safety lever trigger Vs one in ur video & Air There Brass or Steel Nipple Located on bottom 1'' with screen inside not Blue Push-On style they offer 2# Vary cheap 5/16'' Hose Clamps + Allen Wrench for steel Plug Regulator so no Need 5mm T-Handle the plug need paste naked metal threads unlike ur's had been treated i order this cut 3/8 steel 4 sheets dream smoker waste my $ Time those saw Blades now this my last tool b4 load up 4pcs steel has pros cut it 4 me steel hassle dont own proper tools so many these cutters online this seem best 4 value so far not impressed unit after unbox shape it come in
I've tried cutting 1/2 with my new cut 55ds well it ain't happening it severed it but there was nothing clean about it wasn't even close to square. I also ordered 250 amp tig welder haven't got it yet .I'll be cancelling that order. If specs are this far off on this machine what's the tig welders short comings. Thought it was kinda funny you had to use 55 amps for 1/4 in vastly overrated. Think its 35 amps max output POS GOING BACK
Hi Jeff, sorry you were disappointed with your cut55. If you are going to be cutting ½” steel regularly you will need an 80 amp or larger plasma cutter. It’s pretty standard in the plasma cutting world that the upper ratings for the machine are for severance of the metal only so you always need to go over on your ratings to get the plasma cutter that will cut accurately at the thickness you need.👍😀
Me too 👍😊