Plasma cutting table question.

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What kind of table do you need for a plasma cutter? Wouldn't the plasma cutter cut through the stock and the table as well? I was thinking about making a pantograph or  a similar copy machine in the future and this question came to mind. Thank you.Lincoln Pro MIG 180Chicago electric 225 ArcHarris oxy fuelEveryone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:13
Reply:I looked up plasma cutting tables and notice they have removable slats, i guess that answers my question. But are there other types of tables or it the removable slat style table all there is?Lincoln Pro MIG 180Chicago electric 225 ArcHarris oxy fuelEveryone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:13
Reply:The table would have thin vertical sacrificial slats for your workpiece to rest on. Pic of mine…

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Originally Posted by Lis2323

The table would have thin vertical sacrificial slats for your workpiece to rest on. Pic of mine…Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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Originally Posted by Need Advice

Thanks. It looks like the plasma cutting consumables just got more expensive, now i would need to  buy slats too. Is there any other alternative?
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Originally Posted by Lis2323

You can extend slat life when cutting pieces that could be supported like this….Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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Originally Posted by Need Advice

Thanks. It looks like the plasma cutting consumables just got more expensive, now i would need to  buy slats too. Is there any other alternative?
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Originally Posted by Lis2323

You may need to rethink your new “hobby”.  Don’t take this personally but the common theme in all your posts is complaining about cost. Consumable cost is a fact of life that we all experience and the sooner you accept that, the easier it will be for you mentally. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Reply:If you are cutting straight lines, just be adamant about positioning the piece so the cut falls between slats.  Or if this hobby turns out to be lucrative “dream come true” then don’t worry about the associated costs with consumables.  Time is money.  The quicker you can bang out 500 pieces the quicker you can move on to other paying jobs/contracts etc.  honestly once you look at how much work is involved in high volume repetitive piece work you begin to realize just how cut throat being a business man can be and the importance of charging a premium to cover not only all the costs of production “materials, rent space, utilities, insurance, machinery, labor, taxes, etc” but you need to also charge enough to make it worth your time and carry you through rough times during a rainy day.  Consumables are written off against your taxes as cost of business expenses.  As a hobbyist you just have to suck it up buttercup lol

  If you are into production it is good to be penny wise but at what point are you waisting time by spinning your wheels and stepping over dollars to save pennies.Last edited by N2 Welding; 12 Hours Ago at 02:57 PM.Lincoln, ESAB, Thermal Dynamics, Victor, Miller, Dewalt, Makita, Kalamzoo.  Hand tools, power tools, welding and cutting tools.
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Originally Posted by N2 Welding

If you are cutting straight lines, just be adamant about positioning the piece so the cut falls between slats.  Or if this hobby turns out to be lucrative “dream come true” then don’t worry about the associated costs with consumables.  Time is money.  The quicker you can bang out 500 pieces the quicker you can move on to other paying jobs/contracts etc.  honestly once you look at how much work is involved in high volume repetitive piece work you begin to realize just how cut throat being a business man can be and the importance of charging a premium to cover not only all the costs of production “materials, rent space, utilities, insurance, machinery, labor, taxes, etc” but you need to also charge enough to make it worth your time and carry you through rough times during a rainy day.  Consumables are written off against your taxes as cost of business expenses.  As a hobbyist you just have to suck it up buttercup lol

  If you are into production it is good to be penny wise but at what point are you waisting time by spinning your wheels and stepping over dollars to save pennies.
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Originally Posted by N2 Welding

If you are cutting straight lines, just be adamant about positioning the piece so the cut falls between slats.  Or if this hobby turns out to be lucrative “dream come true” then don’t worry about the associated costs with consumables.  Time is money.  The quicker you can bang out 500 pieces the quicker you can move on to other paying jobs/contracts etc.  honestly once you look at how much work is involved in high volume repetitive piece work you begin to realize just how cut throat being a business man can be and the importance of charging a premium to cover not only all the costs of production “materials, rent space, utilities, insurance, machinery, labor, taxes, etc” but you need to also charge enough to make it worth your time and carry you through rough times during a rainy day.  Consumables are written off against your taxes as cost of business expenses.  As a hobbyist you just have to suck it up buttercup lol

  If you are into production it is good to be penny wise but at what point are you waisting time by spinning your wheels and stepping over dollars to save pennies.
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Originally Posted by Lis2323

^^^ what N2 said^^^Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Originally Posted by Need Advice

Thanks. You have a point.
Reply:Meh, slats last a long time. I have them on my CNC table and they have been on there for years. Scrape them off, flip them over to keep them warping evenly. Swap the most used for the less used. Daily use for probably 5 or more years.
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Originally Posted by walker

Meh, slats last a long time. I have them on my CNC table and they have been on there for years. Scrape them off, flip them over to keep them warping evenly. Swap the most used for the less used. Daily use for probably 5 or more years.
Reply:I'm thinking maybe I'll get the plasma cutter and table first because its versatile. I can cut anything i need with it. Then later when i have more funds i can get the bandsaw.Lincoln Pro MIG 180Chicago electric 225 ArcHarris oxy fuelEveryone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:13