Plasma Tables

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I'm thinking of buying a small plasma table from either Dynatorch, PlasmaCam, Torchmate or Tracker. Do any of you own one and what has been your experience? Thanks.
Reply:Worked in a shop years back that got one from "PlasmaCAm". They recommeneded a Hypertherm 1650. The owner was told it would hold a tolerance of .005". Not even close. Hypertherm tech support told me they have a hard time holding that "in the lab". However, it was a great tool for general shape cutting.
Reply:I believe the .005 refers to accuracy of the plasma table drives.  The width of cut varies with torch height, cutting speed and amperage. thus overall part dimensions may not hold to the tight .005 dimensions. Once the cut pparameters are found it should be fairly easy to produce like components. I suggest you also look at the Custmaster 151 from Thermal Dynamics.
Reply:I have researched them a good bit myself; not to buy, but to build my own.  My local Metals Supermarket has a Plasmacam, and I'd say without a doubt it is the least desirable one out there.  On the CNC forums it seems to be not very highly thought of, and seeing one in person really showed how flimsy the bearing system is.I think the Torchmate is one of the most tried and true systems...
Reply:i have the plasma table from ez-router. i use it daily and don't know how i got along with out it. i absolutly dread having to cut something on the bandsaw anymore. better have a very good down draft system or a water table. if not about 1 minute of cutting is enough to fill the shop full of smoke.i have a water table on mine with no vent hood and can cut all day long with the doors shut with the cooler on.bear