High Performance Used CNC Plasma Cutters

We aim to offer a diverse range of new and used plasma cutters. From portable plasma cutters for on site projects, to industrial CNC plasma cutter tables for high-volume production. Plus plasma cutters with built-in compressors for compact workshops. As well as heavy duty plasma cutting machinery for thick metal plates.

If you’re working on-site or in tight spaces, a portable plasma cutter is ideal. For large-scale fabrication or production cutting, consider a CNC plasma cutter. You'll benefit from precision results and automation for volume work.

If you see a brand we are selling, then we would always recommend them. However we have our favourites! In our opinion, Hypertherm are one of the best manufacturers of plasma cutting equipment. Followed by Thermal Dynamics. For plasma cutting tables, Esprit Automation offer some of the best solutions for industrial, production cutting. As well as Swift Cut if you're looking for a good, entry-level CNC plasma cutter table.

A plasma cutter can cut through a wide range of electrically conductive materials, including:

• Mild Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Aluminium
• Copper
• Brass
• Titanium
• Cast Iron
• Nickel Alloys

Some high-powered plasma cutting machines can also cut through painted, rusted, or coated metals. Making them highly versatile for industrial applications.

For more information, read our tips on what to avoid when plasma cutting aluminium, or how to get the best results plasma cutting stainless steel.

Our range of plasma cutting machinery can cut metals from thin sheets to heavy steel plates over 50mm thick. Depending on the model and availability. If you'd like some recommendations based on your needs, give the team a call and we'll be happy to help!

Yes, we stock compact plasma cutters with compressors, perfect for workshops where space and mobility are key!

All our machines are supplied fully operational. Including a plasma torch and consumables where applicable. Extra torches and consumables are also available if needed, just speak to a member of the team when making your enquiry.

Absolutely. We have decades of experience supplying plasma cutters to customers Worldwide. Whether that's a small, portable machine via courier, or a large, CNC plasma cutting table via container shipment. Experienced in handling all export documentation and logistics.

A plasma cutter needs air (or another gas) as part of its cutting process to create and sustain the plasma arc. When the gas flows through the plasma cutter, it combines with a high-voltage electrical arc. It's this reaction that creates the plasma jet you see at the end of the torch. It also acts to remove molten material (dross) from the cut, as well as cooling the torch, thus helping to extend consumable life.

There are alternatives to using compressed air, including nitrogen, oxygen, and argon-hydrogen mixture. In some of these applications, one of these alternatives might be required. However, compressed air is popular as it's readily-available, inexpensive, and is effective for the majority of plasma cutting applications.

No, you can't use a plasma cutter without gas, they need gas to produce the plasma arc. The gas that you will need depends on the material and the thickness. The most common plasma gases are compressed air, high purity air, oxygen and nitrogen. Read more in our article The Best Gases to Use for Plasma Cutting.

It's easy to get a price on one of our machines, hit the "enquire now" button on any of the machines you're interested in. You'll then need to fill in your contact details so we can get back to you, this is mostly by email and usually within an hour or so. Alternatively, feel free to call us on the number at the top of the screen, and one of the team will be happy to help!

A CNC plasma cutter, or CNC plasma cutting table, is an automated method for plasma cutting sheet metal. The plasma torch is mounted onto a carriageway above a cutting bed, and controlled by a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) unit. It is an extremely beneficial method for production plasma cutting applications, as the CNC unit can store many programmes, as well as provide maintenance and performance insights to improve efficiency.

A CNC plasma cutter works by a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) unit controlling the cutting operations. The plasma cutting table operator either inputs the parameters on the CNC unit for the current job, or chooses from a pre-stored programme, and the control unit feeds this information to the carriageway and plasma torch. It is a highly efficient process, as not only does the CNC unit store multiple programmes and jobs, but they also monitor performance and maintenance, reducing downtime and maximising productivity for plasma cutting processes.

There are some major differences when comparing CNC plasma cutting with  fibre laser cutting. Firstly, a CNC plasma table can cut up to 160mm, but best results and cut quality are usually seen around 25-40mm (1-1.5") with HD plasma. Laser however, is only suitable for thin sheet of up to 25mm.
Laser offers better accuracy than HD plasma, with an impressive 0.05mm, and CNC plasma cut parts being 0.5 - 2.2mm. Cutting speeds when fibre laser cutting thin sheet <10mm are also much faster compared to high definition plasma cutting, however thicker than 10mm, and CNC plasma cutting offers superior cut speeds.
Finally, there's the cost. A laser cutter is a much more expensive initial purchase compared to a CNC plasma table. If you're main cutting application is production cutting thin sheet metal, you can expect to break even after approx. 5 years. If you require more versatility with material and cut thickness range, an HD plasma cutter could be far more beneficial for you.