ARCCAPTAIN CUT55 Pro Plasma Cutter: 34 A

What it welds

The ARCCAPTAIN CUT55 Pro Plasma Cutter is a plasma cutter rated by its maker at 20 to 34 amps on 120 or 240-volt input.

The listing doesn't state a cut capacity, which is the main way to size a plasma cutter. Size to the rated or clean figure for the steel you cut most, not the severance maximum. Cut capacity explained.

Check the air requirement in the manual; your compressor has to deliver that flow continuously at that pressure.

Arc start: pilot arc. Pilot-arc and non-contact starts help on rusty or painted steel and expanded metal.

Cut over steel or sand: plasma throws molten metal out of the bottom of the cut, and OSHA's rule is to keep combustibles 35 feet away or shielded. Lens: at least shade 8 under 300 A. Fire safety.

Also on the listing: a weight of 19.41 lb.

Warranty, per the listing: 3-YEAR.

Is it the right machine for the job?

Buy it for

Cutting sheet and plate steel
Cutting away from a compressor

Skip it for

Steel past its stated cut capacity
Heavy plate

What it does well, where it falls short

Does well

Pilot arc
Dual-voltage

Falls short

Cut capacity not stated
Consumables wear

Power and setup notes

Ratings are the maker's own, stated under the maker's conditions. Follow the manual, wear eye protection of at least OSHA's minimum shade, keep combustibles away, ventilate, and have a licensed electrician install new circuits.

Rated output and specs

Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.

Model number	CUT55 Pro	Retailer
Product weight	19.41 lb	Retailer
Size	CUT55 Pro	Retailer
Material	Iron	Retailer
Power	dc	Retailer
Warranty	3-YEAR	Retailer
Output range	20-34a	Retailer
Input power	120v/240v	Retailer
Pilot arc	pilot arc	Retailer