YESWELDER CUT-55DS Plasma Cutter: cuts 5/16 in, 55 A

What it welds

The YESWELDER CUT-55DS Plasma Cutter is a plasma cutter rated by its maker at up to 55 amps on 110 or 220-volt input.

Cut capacity, per the maker: "Clean Cut: 5/16"". 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: non-high frequency. 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: 2 years.

Is it the right machine for the job?

Buy it for

Cutting 5/16 in 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

Cuts 5/16 in (maker)
Non-contact start
Dual-voltage

Falls short

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	CUT-55DS	Retailer
Product weight	19.41 lb	Retailer
Material	Copper, aluminum, electronic components, insulating materials, iron, plastic	Retailer
Power	ac	Retailer
Input power	110 volts, 220 volts	Retailer
Wattage	5.6 KW	Retailer
Warranty	2 years	Retailer
Output range	55a	Retailer
Cut capacity	Clean Cut: 5/16"	Retailer
Pilot arc	non-high frequency	Retailer