What it welds
The Hypertherm 088590 Plasma Cutter is a plasma cutter on 120 or 240-volt input.
The listing doesn't state a cut capacity, which is the main way to size a plasma cutter. Makers mix rated, clean and severance figures; compare like with like. Cut capacity explained.
Check the air requirement in the manual; your compressor has to deliver that flow continuously at that pressure.
OSHA's minimum lens for light plasma cutting is shade 8, and its fire rule wants combustibles 35 feet away or shielded. Shade chart.
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
- 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 | 088590 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ac | Retailer |
| Input power | 120 V or 240 V | Retailer |
Machines to put next to it
Other plasma cutters in the same amp range
Final verdict
A match for cutting sheet and plate steel.
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