CNC plasma cutters are great tools for cutting complex designs in metal or even just reproducing a simple design on large scale.
If you are looking to buy your first CNC plasma table then take a look at our entry level CNC plasma table guide.
Some plasma cutters are actually designed specifically to be used with a CNC plasma tables.
CNC vs Handheld Units
These plasma cutters look very similar to a handheld plasma cutter but are designed in a way to make them work better with a CNC plasma table.
Get Advice from the Manufacturer
If you are looking for the best CNC plasma cutter for your CNC plasma table then it is best to contact the manufacturer of the CNC plasma table.
The manufacturer will have spent a lot of time testing different plasma cutters with their table, and this will ensure your CNC plasma table and plasma cutter will work well together.
Some manufacturers even provide a list of the best plasma cutters for their CNC plasma tables on their website with a rating on how well each of them work together.
There’s no need to take a chance on purchasing a plasma cutter that will not work well with your CNC plasma table.
The plasma cutters the manufacturer used when designing and testing their plasma table will be well tested and likely to work much better.
Using a plasma cutter tested and certified by the plasma table manufacturer will also help if you need support.
The manufacturer will be more familiar with the setup and any unique issues that combination may have when used together.
Some manufacturers may not provide support or warranty if you are not using a plasma cutter that is not certified and tested by them for use with their CNC plasma table.
Again, it is best to contact the manufacturer to make sure you have the best and most up to date information for your specific CNC plasma table.
Using a Kit?
We give the same advice for those that may be building their CNC plasma table from a kit.
The kit designer should have recommended one or more CNC plasma cutters that were tested when developing the kit.
If, for some reason, you are not able to get any information from the CNC plasma table manufacturer or kit designer then you could go to some plasma cutting specific forums.
There may be people there who have experience with your CNC plasma table.
If so, they will be able to provide you with some valuable, real world experience to help you pick the best CNC plasma cutter.
Take Your Time
Picking the best CNC plasma cutter for your plasma table is a very important step to make sure you get the best performance and enjoyment from your CNC plasma table.
It is not a decision that should be rushed. It is best to take your time and gather as much information as you can to ensure you make a good decision when selecting the best CNC plasma cutter for your plasma table.
