We use Jags for everything. Sure, we've burned a couple out, but that was namely due to carelessness in drilling and sending swarf (gotta agree, it is really fun to say) all over the swarfing place.
As for the Jaguar's over-current protection, it is a software feature. It is designed to pump out 40A happily as long as you'd like it to (so long as you have it properly ventilated) and is designed to cut out after 2 seconds of 60A. For more information, you can see the
Jaguar FAQ.
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