Replacement Plasma Torches for Older Miller Spectrum Plasma Systems with Obsolete ICE 40c, 55c, 70c, & 100c.
From the early 1980s through the late 1990s, Miller manufactured a line of highly reliable plasma-cutting power supplies. The later machines had Hypertherm torches, excellent plasma torches.
The Hypertherm consumables were not interchangeable and were slightly more expensive, but they performed very well. In the early 2000's, the Miller family sold the company to Illinois Tool Works.
Editorial Opinion
I used to see Miller as the leader in welding technology. They made only welding power supplies and associated equipment. They won or lost on the designs of their machines. They did not have another cash cow business, such as filler metals or shielding gas. They concentrated on machines. Today it is different. Miller is a small cog in a huge machine.
As an observer looking from the outside. I cannot see the interworkings; I can only see the effects on everyday life. They seemed to be distancing themselves from the distributor and end user.
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Example: You purchase a repair part from Miller to fix your machine, but there is no warranty on that part. Now, if you buy that part from an authorized, certified Miller distributor and pay for the labor to install said part. Miller will extend the warranty from 0 to 90 days. From what I understand, Miller will warranty the second repair, but the customer must pay for the labor.
Somehow, as a customer, this does not instill confidence in me in the company.
1. Miller ZipCut/ Cut 50 plasma retrofits to a Weldmart Alpha 2-M1 (50 amps)
Torch includes installation instructions, 5 additional tips, and electrodes.
This was one of Miller's moves into the plasma cutting machine business. This was a very reliable machine, no printed circuit boards, the last analog plasma made. They made a smart move by manufacturing the power supply and buying a proven plasma torch. The original torch on this machine was manufactured by Phaff (French). It was a robust torch and worked well when it worked.
2. Miller Spectrum 500 Replacement torch Alpha 2-M2 (70 amps at 60% DC)
This was Miller's answer to the Hypertherm Max 40: price-competitive and made for the "Miller Man". It was a great machine, with single-phase input at 200, 230, 460, and 575 volts. With 50 amps, you can cut 1/2" steel at production speed. It originally came with an APT-7000 (Japanese) plasma torch, which is very good. The machine was rated at 50 amps-60% Duty Cycle.
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Weldmart Alpha 2 torch with necessary adapter, instructions, 5 extra electrodes, and cutting tips.
3. Miller Spectrum 700 Weldmart Replacement Alpha 2-M3 (70 amps at 60% DC)
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This machine was a market machine. It was made to fill what marketing thought they needed. It was the older brother of the Miller Spectrum 500. Heavier torch APT-7000 (70 amps), good torch (Japanese). It only produced 55 amps at 60% DC, but it said 700!
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Weldmart Alpha 2 torch with necessary adapter, instructions, 5 extra electrodes, and cutting tips.
4. Miller Spectrum 1000 Weldmart Replacement TorchAlpha 2-M4 (70 cutting amps)
Weldmart Alpha 2 torch with necessary adapter, instructions, 5 extra electrodes, and cutting tips.
5. Miller Spectrum 1250 (100 cutting amps)
​More information coming. If you need a replacement torch, please email or call our office
