Getting Started with CNC Plasma Cutting

You’re going to need a few things to get started in the CNC Plasma Cutting business or Hobby. The basics are the same for someone that will be doing this as a hobby or as a full time business. I will go over the basics here and you can follow the links to get more […]
Water Table vs. Downdraft CNC Plasma Cutting Tables
Water table vs. Downdraft is about like a Ford vs. Chevy debate with some people. I’m going to try and stay as neutral as possible. For the Westcott Pro Series table, we have a CNC Plasma Water Table / Bladder design, which allows the water level to rise and lower. This is the same as […]
The basics of Plasma Tables (Complete Guide)
Tables Sizes Tables for the hobby, general fabrication, and light industrial come in a few common sizes: 2×2, 4×4, 4×8, and 5×10 feet plasma table. These sizes coincide with common steel sheet sizes being 4×8 and 5×10 feet. Larger industrial tables can be configured to nearly any size the customer needs. What size Plasma table should […]
What is a water table in CNC Plasma Cutting Tables?
With a water table your using a contained bed of water to capture the heat, smoke and dust. Most water tables are 4 to 6 inches deep across the entire cutting area. Some have sumps where the water can be drained off when not in use to allow for retrieval of small parts, table cleaning […]