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Plasma Cutters

Plasma cutters use a high-power electrical arc and cutting gas to cut any conductive metals like steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Styles range from handheld & portable to CNC plasma cutting machines. Welders Supply sells 120V-600V machines that slice through metal from 1/4" up to over 1" for fabrication shops to DIYs & beginners. Shop Miller, Hypertherm, Thermal Dynamics and Lincoln Electric plasma cutters for sale from the best brands in the business.

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What is a Plasma Cutter?

A plasma cutter is a tool that uses a high-velocity jet of ionized gas (plasma) to cut through materials like steel, aluminum, or copper. It works by creating an electrical arc that heats and melts the metal, while the plasma blows away the molten material. Plasma cutters are widely used for industrial and DIY projects due to their speed, accuracy, and ability to cut through thick materials efficiently.

How Much Does a Plasma Cutter Cost?

The price of plasma cutters ranges from $764 to $16,720, depending on the brand, features, and capabilities. While there are budget plasma cutters for sale under $1,000, lower-cost options often come with performance limitations when compared to more robust models.

Popular Plasma Cutter Brands

Choosing the best plasma cutters to buy depends on what you’re cutting, how often you cut, and the environment you’re working in. Some of the top rated plasma cutter brands include:

Miller Plasma Cutters: Miller plasma cutters are celebrated for their sturdy design and user-friendly features, making them ideal for both skilled tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts.
Hypertherm Plasma Cutters: The gold standard for plasma cutting, Hypertherm has developed some of the top-performing plasma cutters in the industry. Innovations like the Powermax SYNC line with easily swappable consumable cartridges give Hypertherm an edge over other brands.
ESAB Plasma Cutters: A world leader that sets the standard in flexibility, value, and performance for advanced high-precision plasma cutting equipment. Its manual systems, automated systems, manual torches, automated torches, and full line of accessories cover every plasma cutting application imaginable.
Lincoln Electric Plasma Cutters: Lincoln Electric's industry-leading line of Tomahawk plasma cutters are light, portable and ready to weld anywhere, anytime. The Tomahawk line comes with all the bells and whistles you've come to expect in plasma cutting, including touch-start pilot arcs, automatic safety detection for consumables & torch installation, and compatibility with Lincoln's Ranger® welder/generators.

Plasma Cutter Uses

Welders Supply offers a range of plasma cutters for various uses and purposes. It’s important to choose the plasma cutter that will work best for the job you’re performing. Popular uses of plasma cutters include:

Plasma Cutters for Art: Artists use plasma cutters to create intricate designs from metal. Plasma cutting allows for fine detail, enabling artists to cut smooth curves, sharp angles, and detailed patterns on metal surfaces, perfect for sculptures, wall art, and custom metal signs.
Plasma Cutters for Auto Body Work: Plasma cutters are commonly used in auto body repair shops to cut through vehicle frames, panels, and other metal parts. They provide precision cuts and can handle the thin metals often found in cars, making them ideal for custom modifications or repairs.
Home Use Plasma Cutters: Compact and portable plasma cutters are available for homeowners looking to perform DIY repairs or craft projects. These cutters are easy to operate and can handle light to medium metal cutting tasks, making them great for home improvement projects.
Plasma Cutters for Hobbyists: For hobbyists, plasma cutters open up possibilities in crafting and metalworking. Whether working with metal furniture, custom builds, or decorative pieces, hobbyists can rely on plasma cutters to deliver accurate cuts for their creative projects.
Plasma Cutters for Beginners: Entry-level plasma cutters are designed for ease of use, making them perfect for those just starting in metalworking or welding. These machines are user-friendly, often featuring automatic settings that simplify the cutting process while still providing quality results.
Small Shop Plasma Cutters: Small workshops and businesses can benefit from versatile plasma cutters designed for medium-scale projects. These machines balance power and portability, allowing shop owners to handle various cutting tasks without the need for bulky equipment.
Light Duty Plasma Cutters: Light duty plasma cutters are ideal for jobs requiring precision on thinner metals, such as HVAC work, maintenance repairs, or electrical panel cutting. These cutters are typically more compact and energy-efficient, making them suitable for smaller tasks.
Heavy Duty Plasma Cutters: For industrial or large-scale metal cutting, heavy-duty plasma cutters are built to handle thick, tough materials like steel and aluminum. They offer higher power outputs, ensuring fast, clean cuts even on thick metals, making them essential for construction and manufacturing industries.

Plasma Cutter Consumables

Plasma cutter consumables are essential components that keep your plasma cutting machine performing its best. Over time, parts wear out and need to be replaced to maintain efficiency and cutting precision. The key consumables of a plasma cutter include:

Electrode: channels electricity to the metal for cutting.
Nozzle: shapes the plasma arc, ensuring a precise and focused cut.
Swirl Ring: directs gas flow to stabilize the arc, optimizing cutting performance.
Shield: protects the nozzle while guiding the cooling gas to keep the system running smoothly.
Retaining Cap: secures the consumables within the torch assembly.

Regular replacement of consumables keeps your plasma cutter operating efficiently and extends the life of your torch, ensuring high-quality cuts every time.

Plasma Cutter Accessories

Plasma cutter accessories boost your equipment's functionality and versatility. Whether improving precision, extending machine life, or increasing efficiency, the right accessories make a big impact. Explore our range of torches, guides, tables, and safety gear to enhance your cutting setup.

Plasma Cutting Torches

Plasma cutting torches deliver the arc that cuts through metal. Choose from a variety of torches designed for durability and precision, ensuring clean cuts for any job, big or small.

Circle Cutting Guides for Plasma Cutters

Circle cutting guides for plasma cutters help you make accurate, consistent circular cuts. Easy to attach and available in various sizes, they simplify the process for perfect results every time.

Plasma Cutter Tables

Plasma cutter tables provide a stable, heat-resistant workspace, improving safety and accuracy. Our selection of tables fits any project, from large sheets to custom jobs.

Eye Protection for Plasma Cutting

Protect your eyes from harmful light and debris with our high-quality goggles and helmets. Designed for comfort and safety, they ensure you can focus on precise cutting without risk.

Some of our most popular plasma cutting machines include:

Hypertherm Powermax 30 XP Plasma Cutter #088079

Hypertherm Powermax 30 XP/AIR

Hypertherm Powermax45 SYNC

Miller Spectrum 875

Compare Plasma Cutter Models by Brand

The gold standard for plasma cutting, Hypertherm has developed some of the top-performing plasma cutters in the industry. Innovations like the Powermax SYNC line with easily swappable consumable cartridges give Hypertherm an edge over other brands.
Hypertherm Powermax Plasma Cutter Models	Cut Capacity	Rated Duty Cycle	Price
Powermax30 XP/AIR	Up to 5/8"	20% @ 120V 35% @ 240V	$
Powermax45 SYNC	1/2''	50% @ 45 A, 230 V, 1-PH 60% @ 41 A, 230 V, 1-PH 100% @ 32 A, 230 V, 1-PH 50% @ 45 A, 400 V, 3-PH 60% @ 41 A, 400 V, 3-PH 100% @ 32 A, 400 V, 3-PH	$$
Powermax 65 SYNC	5/8''	50% @ 65 A, 230–600 V, 1/3-PH 40% @ 65 A, 200–208 V, 1/3-PH 100% @ 46 A, 230–600 V, 1/3-PH	$$$
Powermax 85 SYNC	3/4''	60% @ 85 A, 230–600 V, 3-PH 60% @ 85 A, 480 V, 1-PH 50% @ 85 A 240 V, 1-PH 50% @ 85 A, 200–208 V, 3-PH 40% @ 85 A, 200–208 V, 1-PH 100% @ 66 A, 230–600 V, 1/3-PH	$$$$
Powermax 105 SYNC	7/8''	70% @ 105 A, 240 V, 3-PH 80% @ 105 A, 480–600 V, 3-PH 100% @ 94 A, 480–600 V, 3-PH 100% @ 88 A, 240 V, 3-PH	$$$$$
Powermax 125	1 1/2"	100% @ 125A	$$$$$$

You're probably already familiar with Miller as a manufacturer of some of the top welding machines in the world. Miller brings this expertise to the plasma cutting world with the affordable, dependable Spectrum line of plasma cutting machines.
Miller Plasma Cutter Models	Cut Capacity	Rated Duty Cycle	Price
Spectrum® 375 X-TREME™	3/8"	20% @ 27 A (115 V input) 35% @ 27 A (230 V input)	$$
Spectrum® 625 X-TREME™	5/8"	50% @ 40 A	$$$
Spectrum® 875 Auto-Line	7/8"	50% @ 60 A	$$$$

Thermal Dynamics is a world leader that sets the standard in flexibility, value and performance for advanced high-precision plasma cutting equipment. Its manual systems, automated systems, manual torches, automated torches and full line of accessories cover every plasma cutting application imaginable.
Thermal Dynamics Plasma Cutter Models	Cut Capacity	Rated Duty Cycle	Price
Cutmaster 40	Up to 1/2"	40% @ 27 A (110V) 40% @ 40 A (200-240V)	$
Cutmaster 58	1/2"	40% @ 60A 60% @ 50A 100% @ 30A	$$
Cutmaster 60i	5/8''	50% @ 60 A 60% @ 50 A 100% @ 40 A	$$$
Cutmaster 82	3/4''	40% @ 80A 60% @ 65A 100% @ 55A	$$$
Cutmaster 102	1"	60% @ 100A 80% @ 80A 100% @ 70A	$$$$
Cutmaster 152	1 1/4"	60% @ 120A	$$$$

Lincoln Electric's industry-leading line of Tomahawk plasma cutters are light, portable and ready to weld anywhere, anytime. The Tomahawk 30 AIR's internal air compressor can be used in environments where external compressed air is not available. The Tomahawk line comes with all the bells and whistles you've come to expect in plasma cutting, including touch-start pilot arcs, automatic safety detection for consumables & torch installation, and compatibility with Lincoln's Ranger® welder/generators.
Lincoln Electric Plasma Cutter Models	Cut Capacity	Rated Duty Cycle	Price
Tomahawk® 30 AIR w/ built-in compressor	3/8"	13A/85.2V/100% 18A/87.2V/60% 25A/90V/35%	$
Tomahawk® 625	1/2"	24A/89.6V/100% 29A/91.8V/60% 40A/96.0V/35%	$$
Tomahawk® 45	1/2"	30A/92V/100% 40A/96V/60% 45A/98V/45%	$$
Tomahawk® 1000	3/4''	50% 60A@104V 100% 40A@96V	$$$
Tomahawk® 1500	1''	60A/140V/100% 80A/140V/80% 100A/140V/60%	$$$$

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For the best prices on quality plasma cutting equipment, shop Welders Supply Company online. For questions about welding or plasma cutting equipment, contact us online or call 1-800-236-8825.