Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 58 plasma cutter pierces 5/8-in. metal

Thermal Dynamics, an ESAB brand, has upgraded the Cutmaster 58 hand-held air plasma cutting system to include the SL60 QD 1Torch™ as standard. QD stands for quick disconnect, which enables selective replacement of either the torch handle or cable.

The 60-amp, 43-lb. unit can pierce 5/8-in. mild steel, stainless, or aluminum and has a maximum sever capacity of 1-1/4 in. Its tubular roll bar protects the front and rear of the power supply and makes the unit easy to carry. Color-coded LEDs on the front panel indicate gas pressure status and setup errors. The on/off switch is on the front panel. The system accepts 1- or 3-phase, 208- to 480-V primary power.

The unit offers a purge mode for clearing the gas line and setting gas pressure, as well as three process modes: standard cutting mode; trigger latch mode, which allows the operator to release the trigger to prevent hand fatigue during longer cuts; and expanded metal mode, which instantly reignites the pilot arc while cutting expanded metals such as grates and chain link fences.