Looking for an entry level Plasma and came across this. My needs will be mostly 1/4" and under with occasional short cuts (3-4") in 1/2" & 5/8". Thought about a Chinese one but afraid I will smoke it with the thicker stuff. (i dunno maybe this one is Chinese as well?) Do you think a 20 gallon 3 HP compressor will be enough for it?
http://www.weldersupply.com/P/424/ThermalDynamicsCutmaster
Edit: My compressor is 3.5 HP with a rating of 6.4CFM @ 90 PSI. If I am reading the specs correctly on the Thermal Dynamics this is twice what it requires.
My compressor is 26 years old but in very good shape, dry climate here with no rust. It is actually cast iron and made in the USA.
http://www.weldersupply.com/P/424/ThermalDynamicsCutmaster
Edit: My compressor is 3.5 HP with a rating of 6.4CFM @ 90 PSI. If I am reading the specs correctly on the Thermal Dynamics this is twice what it requires.
My compressor is 26 years old but in very good shape, dry climate here with no rust. It is actually cast iron and made in the USA.
