No, the air compressor and air dryer must be used together. Otherwise, compressed air containing moisture, oil, and dust will enter the welding gun and air lines, which will not only degrade cutting performance but also damage the equipment.

The maximum air pressure output of xTool air compressor is 1.0MPa, stably providing over 0.6MPa during cutting.

When paired with xTool SaveGas™ Nozzle, it can cut up to 4mm stainless steel, 4mm aluminum, 3mm brass, 1mm carbon steel (ordinary nozzle), and 1mm galvanized steel (ordinary nozzle) with no burrs.

For thicker stainless steel, it is recommended to use nitrogen, argon, or an air compressor with a pressure above 1.2MPa.

xTool air compressor is compact yet delivers powerful performance, equipped with a 5.2HP high-power motor that provides up to 1.0MPa pressure and 14.1 CFM airflow, specifically designed for metal cutting.

xTool air dryer features a unique heat exchange module to rapidly cool compressed air and a three-stage precision filter system that removes 99.999% of oil and dust.

Lower cost: Nitrogen/argon cylinders are expensive. For example, a 40L nitrogen cylinder at 1.2MPa lasts only ~30 minutes, requiring frequent replacements. In contrast, an air compressor uses free ambient air and only consumes electricity, saving up to ￡20,000 annually.