Plasma cutters
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A plasma cutter parts conductive metal with an electric arc and compressed air, which is why it is the cheaper tool for steel plate while a laser stays the tool for wood, acrylic and thin sheet; our guide Laser cutter vs. plasma cutter sets the two side by side. The machines on this page are sold by Arccaptain on its own US store, arccaptain.com, and are listed from the thinnest rated clean cut to the thickest. The name, photo and price are Arccaptain's, taken from Arccaptain's product feed or product page (last checked October 23, 2026), and the specs are as Arccaptain lists them; items that are out of stock are left off.
Two thickness figures matter: the clean-cut rating is the thickness the maker says cuts with a usable edge, the severance rating is the most it will part at all, and both drop when the machine runs on a 110–120 V outlet instead of 220–240 V. Every unit here needs an air compressor; Arccaptain's pages quote 60–90 PSI and 4–5 CFM for most models. Bundles, consumable kits and spare torches are not listed here; Arccaptain's product page shows them.
Arccaptain
$139.99 $219.99
| Rated current | 45 A |
|---|---|
| Clean cut / max cut | 1/4" clean cut, 1/2" maximum (as listed) |
| Input power | 110 V / 220 V dual voltage |
| Arc start | Not stated in Arccaptain's feed |
| Modes | 2T/4T trigger, adjustable input pressure, 5-second post-flow |
| Metals listed | Carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper |
| Weight | 16.3 lb (as listed) |
Arccaptain
$179.99 $249.99
| Rated current | 50 A (output range 20–50 A at 220 V, 20–35 A at 110 V) |
|---|---|
| Clean cut / max cut | 220 V: 3/8" clean, 11/16" severance · 110 V: 1/4" clean, 3/8" severance |
| Input power | 110 V / 220 V dual voltage |
| Arc start | HF contact start |
| Duty cycle | 60% |
| Modes | 2T/4T, post-flow 5–15 s |
| Torch | PT31, 16 ft cable; not CNC compatible (Arccaptain Q&A) |
| Weight | 5.2 kg / 11.46 lb (spec table) |
| Warranty | 2 years (Arccaptain Q&A) |
Arccaptain
$229.99 $299.99
| Rated current | 55 A |
|---|---|
| Clean cut / max cut | Up to 12 mm clean cut, 15 mm maximum (as listed) |
| Arc start | Pilot arc, non-contact |
| Modes | 2T/4T trigger, adjustable input pressure |
| Metals listed | Carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper |
| Weight | 19.8 lb (as listed) |
Arccaptain
$269.99 $369.99
| Rated current | 55 A (output range 20–55 A at 220 V, 20–35 A at 120 V) |
|---|---|
| Clean cut / max cut | Up to 1/2" clean cut, 3/4" maximum (as listed) |
| Input power | AC 220 V / 120 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Arc start | Pilot arc, non-touch |
| Duty cycle | 60% |
| Modes | 2T/4T, smart post-flow, Bluetooth app for settings and firmware |
| Enclosure | IP21S, air cooled |
| Weight | 11.5 lb / 5.2 kg |
Arccaptain
$299.99 $399.99
| Rated current | 55 A (output range 20–55 A at 240 V, 20–35 A at 120 V) |
|---|---|
| Clean cut / max cut | 240 V: 9/16" (14 mm) clean, 7/8" (22 mm) severance · 120 V: 3/8" clean, 1/2" maximum (spec table) |
| Input power | AC 240 V / 120 V, 50/60 Hz; 240-to-120 V adapter included |
| Arc start | HF non-contact (spec table) |
| Duty cycle | 60% |
| Modes | Rust removal and grid (mesh) cutting modes, air-pressure auto-check, LED screen |
| Air supply | Minimum 60 PSI, 4–5 CFM (Arccaptain Q&A) |
| Weight | 11.88 lb / 5.4 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years (as listed) |
Arccaptain
$309.99 $389.99
| Rated current | 55 A |
|---|---|
| Clean cut / max cut | Up to 18 mm (11/16") clean cut, 26 mm (1") severance (as listed) |
| Input power | Dual voltage |
| Arc start | Non-HF pilot arc (no high-frequency start) |
| Modes | 2T/4T and PA/PT, mesh cutting, arc cleaning, intelligent air-pressure detection |
| Display | Large LED screen |
Arccaptain
$359.99 $459.99
| Rated current | 55 A |
|---|---|
| Clean cut / max cut | 11/16" (18 mm) clean cut, 1" (26 mm) severance (as listed) |
| Input power | 120 V / 240 V dual voltage |
| Arc start | Non-HF start, pilot arc |
| Modes | Cutting, grid cutting, rust cleaning, plasma gouging |
| Air connector | 1/4" NPT quick connector |
| Warranty | 3 years (as listed) |
Arccaptain
$469.99 $569.99
| Rated current | 20–65 A |
|---|---|
| Clean cut / max cut | 220 V: 3/4" (20 mm) clean, 1-3/16" (30 mm) max · 110 V: 7/16" clean, 5/8" max |
| Input power | 110V / 220V dual voltage |
| Arc start | High frequency (HF) |
| Modes | Plate, expanded metal and rust removal; 2T/4T |
| Torch | P80, roller guide wheel included |
| Display | LED (amps, air pressure, status) |
Arccaptain
$599.99 $699.99
| Rated current | 65 A |
|---|---|
| Clean cut / max cut | 240 V: 3/4" (20 mm) clean, 1-1/4" (32 mm) severance · 120 V: 3/8" (10 mm) clean, 1/2" (13 mm) severance |
| Input power | 120 V / 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Arc start | Non-contact pilot arc (non-HF); starts on painted or rusty surfaces |
| CNC | Built-in CNC interface and cable; listed as compatible with PlasmaCam, Torchmate, Langmuir, Mach3, LinuxCNC |
| Modes | Plasma cutting, grid cut, plasma gouging, rust removal |
| Display | Large LED panel with fault codes, built-in air gauge with auto-drain |
| Warranty | 3 years (as listed) |