Plasma Cutters

I have included a few pictures of my first cutting project with my new Lotos LTP5000D that I got yesterday evening. I am making a type of hanger that goes outside by the front door. It will be a half circle with a circular image hanging in the middle of it. I had to use a plate from the kitchen to go around with the cutter - it was unbelievably easy! The half circle I had to do by hand - and had to clean it up with the grinder...but I expected that. Next I'll cut out the design that goes in the circular part, and then hang it within the half circle, weld a mounting plate to the half circle, and probably hang it outside. I am using 1/8" flat plate steel. I have a rather large, older plasma cutter I picked up at Harbor Freight many years ago. I tried to use it about 6 months ago and it's not working. I am getting back into metal work in the garage and wanted to get a new, portable plasma cutter. 3 days ago, I went to the 2 big box stores (L. & H.D.) and was disappointed to find that they don't even carry them in the store. I'm glad now that they don't. When I got back home, I went online and started reading info and reviews on diff. machines. Initially I looked at a couple in the $150-180 range on Amazon, but decided to spend more and get a much better one. I didn't know what pilot arc was but I ended up buying the Lotos LTP5000D...and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! My 220 in my garage I and a friend put in many years ago when I got my first plasma cutter. However, the 220 plug on the Lotos is the 3-prong circular pattern plug, which doesn't match my existing outlet. I looked at different ways to make it work, and eventually decided on this: I bought an adapter that has the circular female side and the male side is the two vertical blades (one wider than the other) and the round piece. I also ordered a matching 3-prong outlet, which I wired in place of the existing 220 outlet. It was simple...the two 110 hot wires to the two blades, and the ground (green) to the round one. I did have to go to Lowes this am to get a mounting box to install it. Found one cheap, got it installed, and started cutting metal. Yesterday, I had used the circular plug with the 220 to 110 pigtail and it worked fine...the first time with low amps because I was cutting out the bottom of an old coffee can to make a shroud for a small fan. Problem after that was that I popped the power strip when I was using higher amps and my compressor kicked on. I then plugged the plasma cutter into a different outlet, but twice when the compressor started while cutting, the whole garage power went out. That's when I knew for sure I needed to get my 220 line working, since it's a dedicated line that doesn't affect any other power in the house. Since it's been many many years since I've actually used a plasma cutter, it is taking me a little bit to get back up to speed, but this Lotos unit really makes it easy. And it works so much better on 220! I was nervous that my compressor would have a hard time keeping up, but to my surprise and pleasure, I've found that even running at 42 amps with the psi set around 55-60, when the compressor does kick on, it still is at about 90 in the tank, and only runs for about less than a minute. I'm so glad - don't want to buy a different compressor! Also, that pilot arc is awesome! I can see it really saving me on consumables - with my old plasma cutter, I had to get the torch down to touching the metal, which created a lot of blowback. With this one, I can start the arc much higher and work it in. Also, with the power of this machine, I can start the tip right on the metal and punch through the metal instantly...without the blowback on me or on the torch tip. This will definitely save money by making the tips and the electrodes last longer. So I'd say that after spending $335 on the cutter and about $70 on the pigtail and set of consumables, coming in around $443 for everything, and getting my cutter about 48 hours after ordering it, I am extremely pleased with the purchase. I can't speak for longevity or durability yet, but I can say that the cutter feels solid and well built, and the cords (ground and power/air/arc power combo) seem very durable and capable. For apparent quality, ease of use, and performance, I could easily give this many more stars - if that were possible. I can't say enough about the looks, the feel, and the performance so far with this machine. I've learned the hard way that products can start out amazing and then develop problems, so I can't speak for longevity as yet. But in the short (1 day) time I've been using it, I am extremely satisfied with my purchase, and would highly recommend the Lotos LTP5000D to anyone just starting plasma cutting, needing to switch/upgrade from a current machine, or simply needing a second plasma cutter around the shop or in the truck (this thing is LIGHT - compared to my MIG welder, and especially compared to my stick welder!!! oh...and I can't speak for customer service since I haven't had to contact them - and hope I never do. Get this plasma cutter!!! If it runs as good and easily as mine has so far, you won't regret it!!

I’ve had my plasma cutter for years and it was well worth the price paid it can cut 1/2” steel but I use it on 1/4” mostly it’s been used and borrowed a lot so it’s been reliable for me I purchased the plasma cutter in 2012 and it’s still working now 2026

Lightweight and compact. Best in class for the price no question. LOTOS is a USA company out of California. Excellent customer service over phone. Easy plug n play setup. Max settings at 58A, 65 psi, 2.5 cfm flow. Will work nicely at low pressure on a typical 1/4 NPT pancake compressor. Includes x2 extra nozzles and electrodes. Make sure you buy the proper 5000D compatible consumables for this 5800D unit. Fyi...you can get the consumables here on AMZN or at HDepot online which is great for contractors using their discount. LTP5800D is worth the small money upgrade to bump up to 58A power. BUYING HACK = Wait to buy your accessories after you purchase and register your product warranty on the LOTOS website. You'll get a -20% off code to use on accessories and consumables factory direct. What I did to buy an extended ground clamp. OEM is imo too short at 6.5ft long for proper standoff. Buy the 19ft ground on LOTOS website free ship under $23 with code delivered. Must have or you're gonna slag your new unit placing it on ground that close to your cutting. Bought this to split my 25 year old boiler seams for disposal. Wouldn't budge with sledge and chisel. This took me 15 minutes with my new LOTOS plasma to make +$60 back on the scrap factored into my original purchase price. -1 Star because I bought the extended ground clamp I feel should be standard equipment or at least 13ft long matching the proper torch whip length. This should be a lifetime plasma cutter for average residential/light commercial usage.

I was pleasantly surprised when this plasma cutter arrived and functioned as promised. For the price I paid (which appears to have gone up quite a bit) I expected it to work, but I also expected it to work not as good as advertised. I was ready to settle because I needed a plasma cutter, but was not ready to spend big bucks on one yet. When I initially unboxed the unit I was surprised at how small and compact it is. My first thought was "No way this tiny thing will cut 1/2 inch steel." Turns out it does. And makes a pretty decent cut too! So I cut a few scrap pieces of steel, and it worked flawlessly. Ok, maybe this really is a great plasma cutter? Now I had a few projects on my list. The first was cutting some 3/8 inch AR400 steel to make pistol targets. The first one I cut was not very good. The cut was beveled horribly and the slag was just brutal on the back side of the cut. But before I passed judgment I needed to cut this AR400 on a flat table. You see I had the sheet of AR standing upright, it weighed over 250 pounds and I was alone that day, so moving it was not an option. The next day I had my son help me lay the sheet flat and I commenced to retrying the initial cut. I increased my airflow to 100psi (had a long hose connecting to the plasma cutter so I was factoring in for air pressure drop) and I also used a clamped on straight edge as a guide. Well that cut came out great! I did a slight clean-up on the cut using a grinder, but I was very happy with the quality of the cut. This machine is actually what it is advertised as. It is weird that I should be surprised by that, but you and I both know many companies have a tendency to over promise and under deliver. Plasma cutters use consumable tips which wear out quickly based on amperage, contact with the surface, and air quality. Keep the tip clean and off the work surface and they will last longer. Most importantly keep your air supply dry. Moisture in your compressed air will cause arcing in your tip wearing it out much faster. On my set-up I have a very large compressor which then runs through black steel pipe around the perimeter of my garage. That helps to cool the air and drops out a lot of the condensation. At my regulator, which is 45 feet of pipe away from the compressor I have an air drier. That hooks to my air hose and runs to a second air drier attached to the back of my plasma cutter. I am pretty confident I am getting some dry air to my machine. It really makes a big difference. I have cut angle iron, steel plate up to 1/2 thick, steel tubing, thin sheets of steel and even 1/8 aluminum diamond plate. All of the cuts came out great. I am very happy with this machine. The only problems I have had so far are cutting thick steel plate vertically does not give a great cut, so lay it down flat. the second problem is I am not that great at cutting freehand. the machine cuts where i put the tip, but my skills are not so great there. So I spend a little time making jig and then use that as a guide when I need to cut multiples of a certain design. Works great using a cutting guide.

My hand is not that steady but it cut nice and clean thru 10mm steel like butter. I was worried it wasn't the cnc version because the photos don't show the connectors but the seller assured me it was and now it has been delivered I can verify it definately is the cnc version. The photos show the brown version but as per the description it is the red one. Very happy with this purchase 😁 It comes with a 240v 15amp 3 pin Aussie plug and I ran it at full 55amps on a 'modified' 10amp socket and 20amp breaker, no problems.

I've had the unit for a week and it works very well. I'm using it to cut up shipping containers and all the steel work involved in the fabrication and it's so much better then using cut off disks on grinders. Not an inexpensive option when you factor the cost of the unit, consumables, power to run it, the compressor and the heavy gauge extension cords needed but time is money and this is the right way to do it if you are doing more then one box. We will see how long it holds out for.

Llegó en buenas condiciones y el artículo es exactamente el descrito. Buen empaque y sin daños. Necesite comprar por separado el pigtail.

This unit works great for light duty farm projects if you don't need the daily use from a Hypotherm at 4-5X the price. Consumables are cheap. Pay attention that it does come with a twist lock plug. I was able to switch it over to a standard NEMA-6 welding plug within a few minutes as the factory plug is easily removable without cutting it.

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