Was wondering if this compressor would be adequate for the pro, Makita MAC5200 3.0 HP* Big Bore™ Air Compressor. Still getting familiar with everything before I’m ready to start any cutting. Kind of a slow go here dealing with it when time permits me to read more and see issues that others have had. Thanks for any information.
From the specs, that’s a 6.5 SCFM @ 90 psi unit with a 5.2 gal tank. That seems a bit small to me. What plasma cutter do you have?
My first “project” with my pro table was to retrofit an old compressor I got out of my dads barn that needed a new pump. I had to cut an adapter plate to mount the new HF pump to the tank. My dad has that same makita compressor that he uses as his “mobile” compressor.
I borrowed it to make my first test cuts and to cut out the adapter plate. I hooked it into an old 20 gallon tank for extra volume… it worked for the small jobs I used it for.
It is a good compressor. Its the only 110 V compressor I know of that will output over 5 CFM.
I don’t think it’s a good long term option for CNC plasma cutting.
You would be better served to look for a compressor capable of 11-12CFM min.
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Erik and Terrance make some very good points and Erik has history with similar setup.
If you are really strapped for $$$, speaking of short term, you can embed pauses in your g-code to allow your compressor time to catch up. It will not harm the plasma machine nor the table but will extend the time to cut a project to probably 4 to 6 times what would be typical.
So yes, you could make it work. Kind of. It all depends on your time and what types of things you plan to design/cut.
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small tank reserve and hard running means moisture issues…hit air holds moisture
If you could get some spare tanks and connect them up for reserve air you would be better off…the main reason we have 60 gallon tanks is for the reserve and to give the air a chance to cool down as well as give a break to the motor…
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Sorry so late been looking for how to work the pro so when I finally get to do something with it.
As I’m learning it I think…but to answer your question…I have the razor cut45, I did get the 60gal. Husky 11.5cfm and it has an issue of leak at the drain cock so should be able to fix it…since that’s my middle name LOL.
I bought this tank, brand new from Amazon, a few months ago. I filled it up with air and it dropped 20 psi in 2 hours. It turned out there was a leak in the large end plug that had epoxy paint over it. You would not expect that to have a leak. I struggled to get the plug out since is appeared to have some sort of loctite on the threads. After cleaning and sealing with the blue loctite, very minimal leaking (20 psi in 12 hours).
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