As others have said, it comes well packaged and as far as the exterior view it has good fit and finish. The controls operate smoothly and everything plugs in as it should, not too loose and not too tight.
The supplied IPT-60 torch head is fairly common and its variants can be found on many plasma cutters from various manufacturers & brands. There are different stacks available for it including drag tips, so be sure what you need and get the right parts when ordering/purchasing consumables. Also, there are available parts/consumables for the torch head that are made in Italy which seem to be of higher quality than the Chinese offerings.
Note that the torch head is of course the bit that will see the action and suffer the most abuse, especially if cutting thicker/harder materials. Blowback of intense heat and slag/dross while cutting thick materials will drastically shorten the lifespan of the consumables and the stack itself, and can quickly take a toll on the rest of the torch head. If you eventually replace the torch, make certain that the connections are identical, as not all manufacturers use the same interface to the machine.
These machines, as with the CUT50, are mass produced and based on a more-or-less standardized platform that is shared between a number of brands with minor variations on the controls/ports and cosmetic differences on the outer cases. The upside to that is that it is a proven platform and therefore for the most part a known quantity for performance. Internal parts should be fairly common and inexpensive. That being said, similar is not always the same. Some brands may opt for the absolute lowest end of specs and components for their units, or may even go for internals that are made of factory seconds and selling essentially disposable machines. Most likely with those you are going to get a shoddy unit and bad to non-existent customer service and support, and a big hassle or hit a brick wall dead-end if you encounter a problem. This is why choosing a brand is even more important, which brings me to my last point and the main reason why this brand has earned a 5 Star rating from me here.
As others have also pointed out and I can now attest to as well, Primeweld is focused on customer support. I had some difficulties and they were prompt to respond and sort it all out. They went far over-and-above what I ever would have expected, to a degree that you just don't encounter very often anymore. To be honest, their customer support is beyond what I would have expected from a uber high-end manufacturer's similarly capable unit priced in the +/- $3,000 range, and those can definitely have problems out-of-the-box too. I literally can't say enough about how amazed I was with the way they took care of my problem and their determination to do so. I would not hesitate to do business with them again, and will recommend them to anyone without reservation.
Final thoughts are that I do wish they offered more in the way of parts, accessories, and consumables on their own site, or at least more information on that aspect and some recommended replacements/suppliers. And of course getting the manual re-translated into more Englishy English would be nice, but really there isn't all that much to be concerned with in the manual. The basic functions are simple and straight-forward, and the do's & don'ts of common sense safety are adequate. The finer points of technique and such aren't typically going to be covered in a simple owner's manual anyway.
Hope that helps some folks. Please acknowledge if it does. Thanks
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Review based on using the machine on 220V.Pros:Excellent power. At 60 amps, it went through 1/8" CS plate like nothing.Long reach high quality torch and extra electrode and nozzle includedBuild construction of the machine is very nice. Much better than other Chinese ones I have seen.CNC port on machine and adapter plug includedPriceCustomer service was great. I contacted them ahead of time with questions and they replied back by the next morning.Fast shipping. Had my machine in 3 days.PT-60 torch has a variety of tips available for it.Cons:The instruction manual is pretty bad. It was not written by someone who speaks English. Fortunately there is not too much to figure out and you have customer support if you need it.The earth lead is about half the torch length and the clamp works fine by feels cheap. I know you don't need welding quality due to low amperage of plasma, but I may upgrade it to a nice heavy copper one anyway.I have not used the brush or face shield, but they seem functional but cheaply made.Notes:1. Supply pressure to the plasma cutter should be 100-120 psi.2. Pull the regulator knob out to set pressure. Push back in to lock. There is an air set switch that flow air so you can set the pressure at actual flow rate. Regulator in the machine should be set to 55-75 psi. There is a section in the back of the instruction manual suggesting psi, amps, and cut speed for thickness.3. The air needs to be clean and dry. Mine is filtered at 40 microns with oil and water separation, then through a home made desiccant dryer, and finally through a Motor Guard D-13 plasma filter at 0.01 microns to get anything that remains. This seems to work very well.4. Torch manual from Tec.Mo recommends the post flow at 45 seconds for the PT-60 torch to supply ample cooling.5. Included tip and stand off work great for smooth metal but not for textured. For rough surface, you will want the drag shield tip or the extended shield tip. See Pros about PT-60 for more info.6. Tips are available in different amp ratings. The 60 amp tip included works best at 60 amps. For work on thin material, a lower rated tip would be ideal to minimize heat transfer and warping.7. Machine measures 10.5 in (W) x 20.5 in (D) x 16.75 in (H). It fit perfectly on my Vulcan welding cart.8. I can't believe I have waited so long to get one. If you are thinking about it and do anything with metal, it is soooooooo worth it.I have more photos if anyone has additional questions.
