Lotos LTP8000 80 A Plasma Cutter with Pilot ARC Metal Cutter, 1 inch Clean Cut, Brown

I've cut some pretty thick steele & works fine ..

Could not be more pleased with this plasma cutter. I sincerely hope this review helps. This was the first time I’ve ever touched plasma cutter. Here on the farm, a cutting torch has always been my go to tool and I’m pretty good at accurate clean cuts. That being said, I began a project building a rake for a bulldozer. This meant cutting 1” flat iron. My torch could do it, but it was asking a lot and hours of grinding would be required. After researching, they said this rig will cut 1” think metal. I can most definitely confirm, it cuts it and cuts it well! Absolutely no practice. I just started cutting. Gouging was a little tricky but I may not know how to do it properly. Still worked. So far, I’ve cut over 20 foot of 1” iron. I have not had to replace any consumables yet. After reading many helpful reviews, I did rig up an air tank and water trap/filter before I ever began. I could not recommend this unit enough.

Have had many plasma cutters over the last 30 years, mostly hypertherm and thermal dynamics. Got tired of paying those high prices, but needed a 2nd plasma for a different area of the shop. Bought a Amico 80 amp and was very disappointed, didn't cut very well and went through consumables very fast. Bought the Lotus 70 amp and it looks similar to the amico but is 10 times better. We cut 6ft of 3/4 hot roll plate with the tip still good afterwards. Had it about 2 months and only used 4 tips and electrodes. I would recommend it for an inexpensive plasma.

Just to test out there statement I tried to cut 1" material and it will cut it easy enough but leaves a large amount of dross behind and that is probably user error since I didn't know much about the settings of the cutter. But I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good plasma cutter. 07/17/19 After using this a few times ( 2 hours tops ) is fizzed out on me and burnt up one the 2 coils, I have an email into the manufacturer to see if this is covered under the warranty so I'll update after I hear from them. 08/20/19 I contacted the seller a few weeks ago and asked if the cutter was covered even after the warranty expired and told them what happened and they were more than happy to take care of it and emailed me a return receipt, i emailed them the tracking number and they shipped out the new one the same day!! even before they got the bad one back!! If your on the fence about this cutter or this company don't be, they're fantastic!! I was amazed at fast they responded and even more amazed at their customer service. I don't believe another company would have done what they did to please a customer, just goes to show how much they appreciate and value their customer. I would give them 10 stars if i could.

This machine cuts great! I had been on the fence for several years about getting a plasma cutter, and finally got this one, and it’s been a huge asset. It has been WELL WORTH THE PRICE! I use it 2 or 3 times a week building and repairing farm equipment, and it’s been great. It “Will” cut up to one inch thick steel, (I’ve actually done it), but, I wouldn’t want to do that all day. It consistently cuts 1/2 inch literally like butter, and it also cuts 3/4 very good. Don’t hesitate to buy this machine if you do metalwork, because for me, it’s been a great investment.

So far so good just purchased made a few cuts and I'm impressed similar to hypertherm at work but a fraction of the cost. The packaging was good instruction are good not hard to wire if your familiar with electrical I have mind connected to 30 amp breaker 220 single phase. I have a 80 gallon air compressor to be honest I really wasn't expecting this cutter to work this nice a very pleasant surprise. NOTE UPDATE after 2 days I tried cutting 5/8 steel at 70 amps on machine the breaker popped so you'll need more like a 50 amp breaker at full load but even still I was able to cut 5/8 steel at 50 amps on the cutter and the cut was very good just had to go a little slower VERY NICE CUTTER cant wait till I get the right size breaker