Power Plasma 50 or 60c

[MoJo1917]

Which would you recommend for dual duty hand held and hobby CNC cutting?

I was thinking that the 60c might be the way to go, but I don't see much on the Trafimet A81 torch for hand held cutting. Does anyone know where I might get one and what modification is required to get it to work with the 60c?

I like my current Supercut 50p, so I am sure that the Power Plasma 50 will meet my needs for hand held cutting. Is anyone out there using it for CNC with good results?
Thanks,
Joe

[SeanMurphy265]

It's all about how much money you want to spend! I still have some work to do with my THC, cutter, and settings to give you a real good answer. I've seen where my 60c has made some good cuts, and then not so good because I have to learn to properly set my THC. I was going to spend Friday working on my CNC, but I got a paying job so that took priority. Are you going to buy a CNC or go the DIY route? I think the Everlast will be fine, you may have to work on some compatibility issues if you buy a CNC with THC. Torchmate has a working video with an Everlast.

[hooda]

I asked the question before I opted to go with the PP60c. Even though my intent is to keep it as a dedicated machine for the plasma table, I was told by one of the tech support guys that the PP60c CAN be used with a hand torch, but some sort of modification is required. I have NO idea what that entails, but knowing that it could be done in the event that it becomes a necessity is what helped make the decision. Just keep in mind that even though you will have a hand-held torch, I don't know what the diff will be with the absence of high frequency start using said torch. You may want to ask that question to someone who can answer that question.