Forney® X-Series TruCut™
DESCRIPTION
Forney’s TruCut™ is a compact 120V plasma cutter built for DIY, farm and ranch, maintenance, and light fabrication work. With inverter technology and up to 20A of output, it delivers clean cuts up to 1/4 in. and can sever up to 3/8 in. on mild steel. TruSet™ Plasma Control lets you choose between automatic and manual setup, while Drag Torch Technology and Pilot Arc help maintain a stable arc across rusty, painted, or expanded metal for smooth, consistent cutting. A built-in regulator and moisture separator maintain clean, consistent air to ensure cut quality and extend consumable life. Compact at just 17.3 lbs and paired with a 13 ft (4 m) torch lead, the TruCut™ is generator friendly, CSA certified, and equipped with a bright, easy-to-read digital display. Backed by a 3-year machine warranty, this plasma cutter is built for durability, reliability, and safe performance.
Key features & benefits:
- TruSet™ Synergic Setup assist delivers simple, quick setup for Plasma processes by letting you choose your material while the machine provides ideal settings, so you can stop guessing and start working with a smooth, consistent arc.
- Expert‑Tech® support gives you a direct line to Forney’s technical team for setup, troubleshooting, and parts, all from real welders based in Colorado, USA
- 20A max output with 1/4 in. clean cut and 3/8 in. sever rating provides enough cutting power so you can handle brackets, plate, and repairs on mild steel.
- Blow back drag torch with Pilot Arc maintains a stable arc through rust, paint, and expanded metal so you can drag the tip directly on the workpiece for smoother, more controlled cuts
- Bright LCD display makes amperage and settings easy to read in dim shops or bright daylight.
- 120V input and generator capability let you run from standard household power or a 4,000W generator (no low idle, 5% THD max) so you can cut where the work is.
- Compact, lightweight design with handle and carry strap makes the TruCut™ easy to carry, organize cables, and hang the torch between cuts.
- CSA certified to meet strict safety and performance standards ensuring reliability and your safety in any work environment
Technical Specifications:
- Input power: 120 VAC, 50–60 Hz, single phase
- Input current: 14 A
- Output current: 10–20 A
- Duty cycle: 60% at 16 A, 35% at 20 A
- Power supply type: Inverter
- Cut rating, mild steel: 1/4 in. clean cut; 3/8 in. sever cut
- Torch type: Blow back drag torch
- Display type: Next Generation LCD
- Generator requirements: 4,000 W continuous output, no low-idle, 5% THD max
- Input power cable length: 7 ft (2.1 m)
- Torch length: 13 ft (4 m)
- Ground cable length: 10 ft (3 m), pure copper construction
- Recommended gas inlet pressure: 60–100 PSI (4.1–6.9 bar)
- Maximum gas inlet pressure: 100 PSI
- Recommended gas supply flow rate: 2.5 cu. ft./min (70.8 L/min)
- Minimum gas supply flow rate: 1.5 cu. ft./min (42.5 L/min)
- Gas supply line minimum inner diameter: 1/4 in. (6.35 mm)
- IP rating: IP21S
- Certification: CSA certified to meet strict safety and performance standards ensuring reliability and your safety in any work environment
- Warranty: 3 year (power source), 1 year (torch)
- Unit dimensions (L × W × H): 17.75 × 6.6 × 12.4 in.
- Unit weight: 17.3 lbs (7.9 kg)
In real-world use, TruCut™ runs from a standard 120V outlet while still delivering up to 20A of output for clean cuts on 1/4 in. mild steel and severing up to 3/8 in. plate. The 35% duty cycle at 20 A provides practical arc-on time for repeated cuts on brackets, angle iron, and plate. Blow back drag torch design with Pilot Arc makes it easier to cut through paint, rust, and expanded metal, while the LCD display and simple controls keep setup straightforward. Paired with generator capability and compact size, the TruCut™ is well suited to shop, field, and maintenance work where portability and clean cuts matter.
Ideal for:
- DIY automotive, fabrication, and light industrial maintenance work requiring clean cuts on mild steel up to 1/4 in. with occasional 3/8 in. severing.
- Jobsite and mobile repair work using standard 120V circuits or a properly sized generator
- Users who want TruSet™ guided plasma setup with manual control options as their skills grow
What’s included:
- TruCut™ plasma cutter with 7 ft (2.1 m) power cord
- 13 ft (4 m) integrated blow back torch
- 10 ft copper ground clamp and lead
- 15 to 20 amp plug adapter
- Quick Start Guide (English, Spanish, French)
- Handle/Torch Wrap
- Nylon carry strap
- Expert‑Tech® magnet
- Extra electrode and cutting tip
Recommended accessories and consumables:
- ITEM# 555: 4.5 CFM Fornair® compressor
- ITEM# 58604: Face shield with pin type headgear, green
- ITEM# 55312: Barricade goggles, green, shade number 5
- ITEM# 85392: Forney® plasma cutter electrodes and tips consumable kit, 20 A, 4 pack
- ITEM# 85755: Plasma cutting electrode, use up to 40 A, 2 pack
- ITEM# 85414: Plasma cutting tip, 20 A
- ITEM# 85394: Shield cup for plasma torch
- ITEM# 85393: Swirl ring for plasma torch
- ITEM# 85674: 13 piece Forney® plasma cutter consumable kit, 20 A
Warranty & support:
- Warranty: 3 year (power source), 1 year (torch)
- Expert‑Tech® support: Access to Forney’s Colorado‑based team of real welders for help with setup, troubleshooting, and repair questions throughout your equipment’s life.
TruCut™, TruSet™, Forney®, Fornair®, and Expert‑Tech® are trademarks of Forney® Industries®, Inc. and may be registered in the United States and/or other countries. Forney® Industries green color is a federally registered trademark and cannot be reproduced unless authorized by Forney® Industries.
RESOURCES
WARRANTY
3 Years
- Machines: All internal electrical components that cannot be accessed without removing the cover.
90 Days
- Torch: All non-consumable components
For more warranty information, visit:Forney Industries Warranty Information