Hypertherm 088096 Powermax 30 AIR

[MetalnTrucks]

The Powermax30 AIR is a great machine and one of the only true 30 amp machines I would buy with a built in compressor. Is there a reason you're buying a machine with a built in compressor? You get a lot more bang for your buck with just a regular plasma cutter. For the amount you pay, you could buy yourself a compressor as well.

Hypertherm as a brand has been great for me. I have a couple of their machines and have been very please with them. We do a lot of metal art work and the Powermax30 XP with the fine tip consumables works great for us. No problems and super happy with the performance. Our little 30amp hypertherm cuts the same as our cheaper 50 amp machines.

[tanplasma]

I had it. I think it is awesome, however, it is a bit difficult for newbies.

[Aeronca41]

The 30XP is, but not the 30AIR.

Good catch! Thanks.

[OscarJr]

They are on Harris's website for $1210 this morning.

The 30XP is, but not the 30AIR.

[Aeronca41]

They are on Harris's website for $1210 this morning.

[OscarJr]

Dang, that was a good price! I just used a 30XP at work, and man oh man, is that thing sweet!

[racerx]

H80N......I have not purchase anything yet.

Thaxs....... griff01 guess if I was ready i'm 3 months to late....Lol.

[griff01]

For those that are interested in the 30AIR, Harris Welding Supply has them on sale at $1205. Anything I purchase will be on sale shortly afterward.
Just my luck.

Griff

[H80N]

Thanks for the responses on this machine also I like to thank Jim for the knowledge on this machine. I'm looking to purchase a plasma cutter in the near future.

So..... did you buy the Powermax 30 AIR.... ???....looks like a good one..................

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYEO5d5oivI

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[racerx]

Thaxs gents .......maybe I ought to look into a cutting torch.

[griff01]

I feel the same way. Plasmas are wonderful but I have seen them abused in the work place. Guys cutting 1" steel where a torch would be better or cheaper (those little packs of plasma parts aren't cheap) I used to burn 1" and the guys used to say man that looks good like you cut it with a plasma. Now a CNC plasma or using it on thin sheets or stainless is a different story. But just to get a plasma because everyone has one sorry I will keep my ox/acet rig. Just my thoughts..Bob

Pretty much the same here. If I didn't do lots of aluminum, I probably wouldn't care about having the plasma cutter. The oxy/acetylene torch is definitely more useful.

Griff

[tackit]

I feel the same way. Plasmas are wonderful but I have seen them abused in the work place. Guys cutting 1" steel where a torch would be better or cheaper (those little packs of plasma parts aren't cheap) I used to burn 1" and the guys used to say man that looks good like you cut it with a plasma. Now a CNC plasma or using it on thin sheets or stainless is a different story. But just to get a plasma because everyone has one sorry I will keep my ox/acet rig. Just my thoughts..Bob

I have always respected your opinions Bob, your welding wisdom like many here is the hands on kind. Without a torch setup I would be like a fish out of water.

[aametalmaster]

I like my plasma but I would give it up before my oxy/acetylene outfit. First things first....

I feel the same way. Plasmas are wonderful but I have seen them abused in the work place. Guys cutting 1" steel where a torch would be better or cheaper (those little packs of plasma parts aren't cheap) I used to burn 1" and the guys used to say man that looks good like you cut it with a plasma. Now a CNC plasma or using it on thin sheets or stainless is a different story. But just to get a plasma because everyone has one sorry I will keep my ox/acet rig. Just my thoughts..Bob

[tackit]

Anyone here ever use one and if so what r your thoughts?

I like my plasma but I would give it up before my oxy/acetylene outfit. First things first....

[ryanjones2150]

Mmmmm....middle 90s the temperature has been....but water does not...out the plasma cutter flow...