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Hypertherm does not make CNC tables, but as a company that makes the plasma cutter used with a CNC machine, we do have some guidance. This ... Read more

You no longer need a lot of money to buy a high-quality CNC machine. Today, retirees, artists, hot rod gearheads, welding job shops, and ... Read more

Operational expenses and productivity gains are obvious concerns when evaluating a new CNC plasma system. These are important, however, ... Read more

Table slats are literally the foundation of plasma cutting and no amount of plasma optimization can counteract an offset plate. This blog ... Read more

A person using a Powermax® air plasma on a CNC contacted Jim Colt for help. He needed help to eliminate the tabs that kept his cut parts ... Read more

I’ve seen the market for entry level CNC plasma tables grow rather dramatically in the last 15 years and I’m often asked for tips from ... Read more

Some customers consider adding a router to their plasma machine, and they ask for my opinion on it. Although there are OEMs who make plasma ... Read more

It’s common to feel confused and even overwhelmed about how to choose the best CNC plasma table manufacturer for the money. Jim Colt ... Read more

Controlling fumes while plasma cutting inside is critical. When using a CNC table you have two choices: water or downdraft. Each has ... Read more

For this year's FABTECH show in Vegas we (Hypertherm) needed a couple of downdraft cutting tables. We wanted the tables so we could conduct ... Read more