plasma cutters revisited

torch guy

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I think I just scored on a Hypertherm 1250. Its
un operational but its free. What would a
overhaul on a machine like this cost? Surely the
whole machine isn't toast. I'm thinking the
repairs would definitely be cheaper than a new
machine of the like size. What's your guys
thoughts?
 
Free is free, even if it is something electronic, hypertherm boards are available as parts or alternatively I'm told they are laid out such that they are repairable.
 
Could be all manner of things. I have a very nice high end Hypertherm in the shop (cant remember the number) that was traded in at the local welding store for same reason. I got it for free too. Mine had a bad output contractor and the pats to fix were around $75 4-5 years ago. I am no plazma expert in any manner of speaking but you need to check into the gun or torch consumables and choices carefully. Parts for the older one like mine are getting very pricey. I used to get a card of 5 of the tips and whatever the part is under them, diffuser? but not last time, whoa! I bought 2 each. Guy behind the counter is getting me some info on a replacement gun with updated technology.
 
Free is free, even if it is something electronic, hypertherm boards are available as parts or alternatively I'm told they are laid out such that they are repairable.
 
Most of the older ones with the expensive consumables can be upgraded to the new torches. If you use a lot its worth it. I think mine had a PAC123T torch or something like that that is the same as some Miller models that hypertherm supplied torches to.
 
Most of the older ones with the expensive consumables can be upgraded to the new torches. If you use a lot its worth it. I think mine had a PAC123T torch or something like that that is the same as some Miller models that hypertherm supplied torches to.
 
I dont know Ken, we will see what the price of the conversion is? Truth is we used to use it a lot but we now have both hand held and miter type cold saws that do the bulk of the work that used to be done with a straightedge and the plazma torch.
 
Look to pay about $460 for a replacement torch. Just checked into it to replace my PAC123. Although the new torches are supposed to be good on consumables, figured in my situation it wouldn't be worth it.
 

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