i'd like to build a cnc plasma table. i already have a good cutter (esab 1500), but i'd like to have something that works the way the plasmacam machine advertises that it will- auto height control, precision cutting, the works. i would like mine to have a 4x8 cuting area so i can use standard sheets.
what do i need? i see alot of opinions on here, but i want to get the best stuff around and not have to upgrade or get agravated with junk that saves me a few bucks but doesn't do the job reliably. i'd like to build this thing so i can learn what it takes to build one, and i'd like to save some money, but mostly i want to build it myself because i want to know how to fix it when it gives me trouble. i have the use of a plasmacam machine now, and it's great when it works right, but so far i've had more trouble with it than it's worth. it's probably my fault, but just the same i'd rather learn from the bottom up and take care of things myself.
any input would be appreciated, and specific directions would be really appreciated, lol. thanks!