It can get very easy to get caught up in looking at nifty features and options when considering basic elements of any type of system in the shop. When you are moving to a CNC plasma cutting system or if you are just upgrading an old system, getting the right cutter, as well as the correct CNC plasma table, will be important.
In some ways, the CNC plasma table is the workhorse of the system. While many people make the mistake of going for a cheaper table and ramping up the plasma cutter, there needs to be a balance between the quality of the two elements of the system as well as what you need.
The Area
In most work areas, fabrication facilities and machining shops, space is at a premium. If you do have size restrictions, it will be important to keep these in mind when you start looking for a new or replacement table.
Of course, the configuration of the shop, power sources, the other equipment positioning and other factors will typically limit where the CNC plasma system will go.
Setup and Training
If you are choosing the complete CNC plasma table and cutter system, some companies will offer full installation as well as employee training as part of the package with the system.
This is well worth considering, even with the systems that are designed to be very user-friendly. Having someone familiar with the system come in and ensure the setup is correct and provide full basic to advanced training on the system is a benefit to your business.
Additionally, with employees trained on the plasma cutter, there is less chance of misuse of the equipment. This adds to the long life of the system, with these plasma tables typically lasting as long as you need them.