Jtommr
Plastic
- Joined
- Feb 23, 2012
- Location
- NW Minnesota
I bought a Hypertherm powermax 1000 g3 plasma cutter brand new in 2005, it has seen light use in that time.(1-2 uses a month) The other day while making a cut in 1/2" plate a very loud bang noise came from the plasma cutter, and the power supply circuit breaker was tripped. When I removed the cover, reset the breaker, and turned the machine on, a few sparks came from the circuit board before the breaker tripped again almost instantly.
The local Hypertherm repair center indicated the board is most likely bad and the machine would likely not be worth fixing.
Before I take it in to have them look at it, my questions are.
How much money would you invest in fixing a machine this old? (I believe they said a replacement board was $1200)
Is there any place that can repair these boards?
Any recommendations on a replacement machine if decide to go that route?
Thanks, Jay
The local Hypertherm repair center indicated the board is most likely bad and the machine would likely not be worth fixing.
Before I take it in to have them look at it, my questions are.
How much money would you invest in fixing a machine this old? (I believe they said a replacement board was $1200)
Is there any place that can repair these boards?
Any recommendations on a replacement machine if decide to go that route?
Thanks, Jay