Plasma Table

[Scraperton]

I am looking into purchasing a CNC plasma table. I already have the plasma torch and wanna go cnc. Does anyone know of an affordable but durable set up?

[fletcherscustoms]

I just purchased a 5ft x 10ft CNC plasma table from Torchmate. Might be a little bigger then what you are looking for. I would look into the new Torchmate portable systems that can be added on to. You can start with a 2x2 or 2x4 machine and upgrade as you get larger all the way to a 4x8 machine in the future. I researched machines for over 4 months before buying mine. And Torchmate has the best customer service, easily the best software, and the table are really over built compared to others out ther. There are cheaper options but you get what you pay for

[kennyd]

Originally Posted by Scraperton

I am looking into purchasing a CNC plasma table. I already have the plasma torch and wanna go cnc. Does anyone know of an affordable but durable set up?

i have a 4x4 cnc plasma table , love it ! the cheaper is a company called torchmate . i did not get that one because ,i did not think the bearings on the table looked strong enough . i bought a table from precision cutting systems . i really like my table , quality is 100 % , the software is easy to learn and easy to work . when you buy either table make sure it has torch height control .

i do know fletcher bought a torchmate and loves his

[ironworks]

I'm looking at a 5x10 torchmate set up. I might pull the trigger next week.

[96z28ss]

Originally Posted by ironworks

I'm looking at a 5x10 torchmate set up. I might pull the trigger next week.

You won't like it after having stuff laser cut all the time.

I owned a cnc plasma table. Sold it last year. I have everything laser cut now. Call me and we'll talk.

[fletcherscustoms]

I have to agree once using LASer cut parts there is a quality difference going to a plasma cut part. But the plasma sure is nice for that spur of the moment part you need. I'm doing a lot of commercial cutting for a big business also so I the machine was justifiable for me. I feel sure once I get a couple of prototypes of the parts I have designed off the machine, I will end have the final pieces cut at a local laser place

[kennyd]

Shops with mutiple cars being built a plasma is great , because you dont have to wait on the laser guy for a week . I see alot of custom built frames that the brackets and tabs are plasma cut , not laser cut . I do agree that a laser is 100% nicer cut than a plasma .

[ironworks]

I have one project we are getting ready to start that will pay for this machine by it self. I don't plan to use it for production, The laser guy will still handle that, But an in house plasma will be nice for knocking stuff out at a rapid pace. I'm just not sure what size to get. I got a quote on a 5x10 machine, But I'm thinking about floor space also.

[fletcherscustoms]

I went 5x10 as I have the "plate marker" on my machine. For marking bend lines, parts numbers, blah, blah. When you add this you basically lose 6" of work space on that axis cause of how it mounts beside the plasma. So on a 4x8 machine you honestly only get 3'6" on the 4 foot axis. So I went 5x10 to have the ability to cut and mark a full 4x8 sheet. Not to much difference price wise between the two.

Biggest thing is "WATER TABLE". I've only been running for a bout 45 minutes and the smoke and dust is stupid crazy. I ordered material yesterday and will be picking up today, so that I can go ahead and build a 4" deep water tray under neath my machine

[kennyd]

water table is a must have !