I use a PrimeWeld Cut60 with my Crossfire. Looking for recommendations for a machine torch.
There is a possibility to convert your existing torch leads using a hypertherm machine torch plastic and head.
There are several people that have done their own with success.
The only downside is that those components are only rated for 45 amps. Prime welds 60 amp machine is equivalent to hypertherm 45 amp machine power wise anyhow so a decent fit.
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I’m just a hobbyist. About two years ago I bought the PTM 60 off Primewelds site. I’ve had good luck with it. I don’t do much fine detail though. I cut mostly 16-18 gauge mild steel at about 30 amps.
Their site says it is an Italian made Techmo. Others have disputed that claim.
The only quirk I’ve noticed with it is you have to be careful how tight you screw on the cup. It can prevent the nozzle/electrode from moving up and down if you snug it too much, even by hand.
I buy consumables for it from Georges Plasma.
Buy the UPM 105 torch that Primeweld sells.
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That also exists with the Hypertherm Duramax machine torch. I saw one instruction that stated something like “finger tight and then back off 1/8 of a turn.” So they really advocate slightly loose.
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PrimeWeld sells machine torches.
Just buy the UPM-105.
I recommend the REAL PTM 60 from Italy. Now If you want to save money then buy any PTM 60 from China it will work. Primeweld DOES NOT SELL TECMO TORCH’S they sell Chinese copy’s. There is no advantage to get a UPM105 or a Frankenstined made Hypertherm torch. If you want a Hypertherm torch then spend the money and buy a REAL Hypertherm torch and have a connector added that will fit your plasma cutter. Yes you may get a little better consumable life using the Real Hypertherm consumables but you can get better consumable life buy using REAL Tecmo consumables over the Chinese copy’s.
I get calls, emails, etc. and read all the threads about so called fine cut consumables. How can you get any finer then a 0.65mm/20 amp cutting tip with a .025" orifice hole for a PTM 60 torch. You can’t get them for a Hypertherm torch, a X45, a UPM105, etc.
Also you never leave a retaining cup lose. You install all your consumables and lightly hand tighten the retaining cut. This creates a good seal between the torch body, swirl ring and cutting tip. Over tightening a retaining cup deforms the swirl ring on most torch’s. You have to be extra careful on a Hypertherm as the swirl ring has a taper on the cutting tip side and can deform it causing the electrode to jam. This is more prevalent with Chinese copy consumables as they are not made from the same material or to the same dimensions as the factory consumables are.
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