Arccaptain CUT55 MP Plasma Cutter Kit for Body Shop

Download the Arccaptain app from the App Store or Google Play, then power on the CUT55 MP and enable Bluetooth pairing from the settings menu. Once connected, you can adjust cutting amperage, set PA and PT delay times, switch between cutting modes (2T/4T, Rust Removal, Grid Cutting), and monitor real-time air pressure status — all from your phone without lifting your helmet. Compatible with iOS 12+ and Android 8.0+. Note: Bluetooth range is approximately 30 feet in open-air conditions.

No. The CUT55 MP does not have a machine torch port and is not compatible with CNC plasma tables. It is designed for hand-held cutting only. For CNC use, you would need a cutter with a machine torch interface and a CNC-compatible torch (typically a straight machine torch with a trigger relay connection). If CNC is a priority, please check our CNC-compatible models.

Yes. The CUT55 MP is dual voltage and includes a 240V-to-120V power adapter. On 110V it will run on a standard 20-amp outlet. However, cutting performance is reduced — maximum clean cut drops to about 3/8". For most home garage or light repair use this is adequate, but for production cutting of heavier steel, a 240V dryer or welder outlet will give you full 55A output and noticeably cleaner cuts.

Plasma gouging uses a wider nozzle tip and a different angle to remove metal rather than cut through it — essentially carving a groove or channel. Common uses include removing old welds before re-welding, stripping rusted or damaged metal layers, and preparing joint edges (back-gouging). It's faster than angle grinding, produces less dust, and gives you more control over how much material you remove. To gouge, switch to the gouging mode on the LED display and use the appropriate gouging consumables (sold separately).

PA (Pilot Arc Delay) controls how long the pilot arc stays active before the main cutting arc transfers to the workpiece. Adjustable from 2 to 10 seconds. Use a longer delay when cutting rusty, painted, or coated metal — it gives the arc time to burn through surface contamination before full cutting begins.

PT (Post-Arc Time) is the post-flow time: after you release the trigger, the machine continues blowing air to cool the torch nozzle and electrode. Setting PT to 1–3 seconds significantly extends consumable life and prevents tip burn-back.

The CUT55 MP uses IPT60 torch consumables (electrodes, nozzles, swirl rings, and shields). These are not compatible with AG60 consumables used by the CUT55 Prolux and CUT55 Pro. Do not mix them. IPT60 consumables are more heat-resistant and durable than the IPT40 series.

The CUT55 MP requires a minimum of 60 PSI and at least 4–5 CFM of clean, dry air. We recommend a compressor rated at 90 PSI or higher with a tank of at least 20 gallons for sustained cutting. Oil-free compressors are preferred — if yours has an oil-lubricated pump, be sure to install the included air compressor filter to prevent oil mist from reaching the torch, which shortens consumable life significantly.

On 240V: clean cut up to 18mm (11/16"), maximum severance up to 26mm (1"). On 110V: clean cut is reduced to approximately 10mm (3/8"), maximum severance around 14mm (9/16"). For shop work on steel thicker than 3/8", always use 240V for the best cut quality and to protect the machine from overheating.

HF (High Frequency) plasma cutters use a high-voltage spark to start the arc, which generates electromagnetic interference. This can disrupt computers, CNC controllers, vehicle ECUs, and solar inverters nearby. The CUT55 MP uses a Non-HF blow-back start instead — the electrode retracts with air pressure to initiate the arc, producing zero radio-frequency interference. If you're working in an auto shop, near CNC equipment, or anywhere sensitive electronics are present, Non-HF is the safer choice.