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HYPERTHERM
POWERMAX30 AIR
PLASMA CUTTER
$1,939 hypertherm.com
Plasma cutters are so cool, but the ones
I’ve used all required hookups to large
compressors, along with added moisture
traps and flow valves. So when I got to
test this unit with its built-in compressor,
I worried that it would struggle to put out
enough pressure to do long jobs. This
concern grew when I saw the unit’s small
size — it’s a bit smaller and lighter than your
standard welding unit. Happily, it delivered
impressive results with minimal setup: Just
plug it in, attach the grounding clamp, and
pull the trigger. The internal compr ...