In Focus: Forney Industries 40 P Plasma Cutter

June 1, 2022

This plasma cutter is able to cut all metals. It can cleanly cut up to 1/2” thick mild steel and stainless steel, and up to 3/16” thick aluminum.

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Application

The Forney Industries 40 P Plasma Cutter, No. 440, is able to cut mild steel and stainless steel metal up to ½”, and up to 3/16” thick aluminum. This machine can be used for light industrial, automotive, and farm/home, as well as maintenance and repair applications.

Selling points

Can run off 110-120V or 208-240V.
Can cut all metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Cutting capacity: 1/2" clean-cut and 3/4" sever cut.
Great for cutting complex shapes and getting into hard-to-reach spots.

Features and benefits

A 20' plasma torch and 15' input cable create a larger working envelope.
Simple intuitive controls take the complexity out of the setup.
Much faster than using mechanical saws or cutting discs.
No need for oxygen or acetylene as it uses clean compressed air.
Has integrated fault codes for easy troubleshooting if needed.

Origin

Forney wanted to create a simple, easy-to-use plasma cutter that had exceptional reliability.

Manufacturing/engineering specifications

Output Power:

120V: 15 AMP – 16 AMP

240V: 15 AMP – 40 AMP

Input Power:

120V: 35 percent at 20 AMP

240V: 60 percent at 40 AMP

Design Details:

All metal construction with no plastic parts that break
Feedback controls allow you to easily adjust the machine with gloves on
Designed to protect the controls from incidental damage
Rubber mat on top to hold tools or consumables
Includes a plasma torch, ground clamp with cable, input cable, and extra contact tips
Weighs 30 pounds