How much weight can the PlasmaCam machines handle?

[Apples]

How much weight can the PlasmaCam machines handle?

If you put a 4x4 sheet of 1" thick mild steel on the plasma cam, how heavy would it weigh?

Does the weight bend the frame at all? How thick is the steel in the legs?

Apples
Australia

[jcc3inc]

Hi Apples,

My Ryerson book says 1" steel plate weighs 40.84 #/sq-ft. That would total 653# approximately!

Regards,
Jack C.

[Apples]

So how strong is the plasmacam table. If I made one with a similar design, what parts would I have to make bigger to hold the weight better?

Thicker angle iron and thicker sheet steel.

[PlasmaCAM Man]

The Plasma Cam Table is capable of holding up to 2000 lbs. The table is very rigid and strong. I have never as long as I have been here heard of a customer putting to much weight on the table and damaging it. Not that it can not happen but it is just something that doesn't happen, and has not ever happened. Never have I seen a table with bent Frame work. Our design is very well put together and should suit your needs just fine. Its a great table for cutting materials from 1" on down.
If you need anything please feel free to call or email.
Thank you,
Patrick
patrick@plasmacam.com
(719) 676-2700

[alliance_metal]

yeah keep in mind that you can buy 3 TON jackstands for automobile use that are made from 1/8th inch steel... the PlasmaCAM legs are 3/16ths..

[Apples]

Those car stands, are all made zig zag like, to strengthen the load etc.

3/16, thats about 5mm isn't it?

Peter