What it welds
The PRIMEWELD CUT50D Plasma Cutter is a plasma cutter rated by its maker at up to 50 amps on 110 or 220-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.
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.
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 | CUT50D | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Output range | 50a | Retailer |
| Input power | Dual Voltage 110V/220V | Retailer |
Machines to put next to it
Other plasma cutters in the same amp range
- Forney Easy Weld 20 Plasma Cutter
- PRIMEWELD CUT50DP Plasma Cutter
- PRIMEWELD CUT60 Plasma Cutter
- Hypertherm 088590 Plasma Cutter
Every plasma cutters on one spec sheet · All PRIMEWELD machines listed
Final verdict
Made for cutting sheet and plate steel.
Where to buy
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