YESWELDERCUT-55DS Plasma Cutter, 55Amp Non-Touch Pilot Arc Air Power, Large Digital Display 110/220V Dual Voltage IGBT Inverter Plasma Cutting Machine with ETL Approved

Background:I am a GC Superintendent for medium to large scale commercial construction projects so all the welding crews we contract bring the big boy equipment. They dont always have time to do mockups or small stuff we need done for owners and architects so I picked up the Plasma DS-55 and the yeswelder MIg 250 pro to keep in my trailer to do odd and ends as needed in a pinch. I’m super hands on and came up in the trades, so using tools isn’t foreign to me. Its not exactly my first time trying this type stuff but by no means can I call myself a welder or metal fabricator. I’ve been lucky enough to have learned basics on the Millers by some really talented welders and fabricators. Busting these tools out on the project I knew I was gonna get some side eyes hurled my way, but it’s all good, I don’t plan to quit my day job.The DS-55 set up (and 1 minor issue):Wanted to do it on my own see how easy it was for an average person, Set up is easy for the most part. I’m Using it in the field on a commercial jobsite ran off a temp power spider box, so I can use either voltage. Compressor is my typical 5.2 gallon Makita Big Bor used for framing, tank keeps up with no issues.The fitting installed on the air intake filter is a push connection with a cheap tubing, but it comes with a 1/4”male quick connect (I think type M) which I couldn’t use because we use larger hose fittings similar to automotive, not sure why but that’s what our tool yard insists on putting on. I Ran to the depot and swapped the hose and compressor fittings to match the ones sent. With all the parts put on my hose and compressor, that’s when I realized, they used like a silicone or glue or around the outside of the push fitting into the air filter. I could feel some clear thick substance and the fitting was not easy to unscrew. I don’t know if this was an accident or returned part but in the Amazon add video you see them remove it and swap it out very easy, I had cut the thin layer of whatever off, back the plastic filter with a pipe wrench, use a decent size crescent and slowly break the fitting free. I was already looking up replacement filter because I thought it would snap. I did get it broke free and we were ready to roll. We run commercial electrical OSHA Twist lock plugs so this being a residential style plug I had to grab one of the adaptors I keep around, make sure you know your plug type and the plug type on the machine, or plan to cut the chord and put a new end on which I will be doing next week so I don’t need the adaptor any more. Plugged it In, fired it up, and started cutting everything that was or wasn’t tied down. Worked nicely and cut clean, especially for not knowing the settings very well. I got some extra consumables because not knowing what I’m doing I’m assured to burn some up. They send two of the .8 mm and one 1.2mm which will go quick. The yeswelder consumables you order separately are actually measured in inches so the .8mm is the .03” and the 1.2mm is the .045”. Make sure to get the ones for the correct torch. Honestly it’s a great machine and even my welders came over and started playing with it and all were super impressed for how small and great it worked. Unless you plan to get a Miller or other high end set up, get this one and you won’t be disappointed. Worth its weight 10x over and assuming we take care of it properly I see this being around for a while. If your on the fence just get it and you won’t be disappointed. If something changes I will update the post.You tube: when you search videos they have the old blue DS-55 or the DS-55pro. For the life of me I couldn’t find the standard DS-55 takes the new black and red configuration. The blue set up and filter style is not the same as the new black and red. After watching the DS-55 pro videos I found, it seems this machine is the DS-55 pro it’s just Yeswelder dropped the “PRO”… not sure if there’s any spec or technical differences but if your looking for you tube assist, just watch the 55 Pro, it seems to be the same.Cut through:1/8” mild steel16 gauge cold rolled1/4” hot rolled1/2” mild steel1/8” aluminum1/4” stainlessLeg to Trailer railing

Works good .... I will say that the recommended air pressure says 60psi max which is not enough for your consumable tip to last to long ... 80psi is much better, which is wat I run at and eliminates the premature expiration of the halfnium tips ... would buy this unit again 👍

worked great with the original tip, bought some replacements that didn't work well at all, were supposed to be for it but were a little different, finally found some like the one that came in it on ebay, couldn't find them on amazon, but pleased with the cutter.

This is definitely worth the money, if you can run it on 220 it's definitely better but it works great on 110

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Used it a quite a number of times and it worked great!!! However the arc would become intermittent and then finally failed. After contacting yeswelder only by email, because no one would pick up the customer support line , you had to leave a voicemail (which no one returned). After about a week of waiting someone from yeswelder contacted me. I told him of the defect and sent pictures .He said he would send it to the appropriate department. I have sent various emails to yeswelder ona touch replacement. No one has yet to contact me.

I have never heard of this brand looked into yeswelder and found many good reviews on there stuff. Bought the pro cut 55ds. Have used it for the last 3 months 8 hours a day. Have had no issues at all. Only used two consumable for it for this whole time while using it for 3 months. Works great would buy again if it died tomorrow. I have cut harden steel 3/4 of an inch which I rarely cut. It cut it pretty clean. Have not tried it one 110 but 220 works awesome. It’s better than spending 800 dollars on a name brand that won’t cut the same. The plus side of things are that consumables are cheap and last a long time.

Bought as a gift for my hubby. He loves it! Exactly what he wanted!

Great for the Garage weekend warrior all I need to fix anything around the garage