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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tazza" data-source="post: 11003" data-attributes="member: 82"><p>Depending on how much 1/4" plate you expect to cut i would go larger. Mine is rated at 40A and they say it will cut 16mm, it will only JUST do 16mm, 1/2" is no problem sheet metal is a breeze. Get something over rated, you don't want it to be struggling. The more powerful the machine the faster it will cut and with less effort. The one OldMachinist posted puts out only 12A, that would have a hard job cutting 1/4". I'm waiting on getting my digital camera repaired, i could show you how well mine cuts sheet metal and even 1/4" plate. For light gauge steel that machine would be ideal! Even with that duty cycle, you would be amazed at how much you can cut in a few minutes <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>