Quick take
Before you buy into plasma cutting for a CNC table, decide whether you need a complete cutter or only the control piece. The four new items here split cleanly: two Everlast PowerPlasma 62i packages, an 80A Everlast PowerPlasma 82i, and a Dani THC11DP torch height controller. Listed prices run from $235 for the controller to $1,269 for the 80A cutter, so the spend can stay low if you already have a machine. The Dani unit is not a standalone cutter; it is a torch height controller, while the three Everlast units are complete cutters with CNC options or packages.
Price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| NEW PowerPlasma 82i, 80 Amps, CNC Option, Plasma Cutter w/ IPT-80 torch | USD 1,269.00 | |
| NEW PowerPlasma 62i 60 Amp Plasma Cutter w/ CNC Package, iPTM-60 CNC Torch | USD 1,249.00 | |
| NEW PowerPlasma 62i, 60 Amps, CNC Option, Plasma Cutter w/ IPT-60 torch | USD 999.00 | |
| Plasma Cutter CNC THC Torch Height Control Dir/Pul (SD) with Anti-dive function | USD 235.00 |
Decision matrix
| If you need... | Consider... | Because... |
|---|---|---|
| Higher output from a complete cutter | PowerPlasma 82i | 80A output and CNC option |
| A cutter with CNC option at a lower price | PowerPlasma 62i with IPT-60 torch | 60A output, CNC option |
| A package with a CNC torch | PowerPlasma 62i CNC Package | Includes iPTM-60 CNC torch |
| Torch height control only | Dani THC11DP | Anti-dive function, lower price |
Product notes
Everlast PowerPlasma 82i (80A, CNC Option)
The 80A machine heads this group with the highest listed price and is the only unit here with 80 amps in its title. It uses digital controlled circuitry and includes a digital air pressure gauge; the unit is new, 1-phase, and made in the United States. If you want the higher-output cutter in this comparison, it is the direct pick. The trade-off is the upfront cost: it runs $270 more than the PowerPlasma 62i with IPT-60 torch, and the title focuses on the cutter and IPT-80 torch rather than a height controller. A torch height controller remains a separate purchase if your CNC table needs one.
Everlast PowerPlasma 62i (60A, CNC Option)
This is the lowest-priced complete cutter in the comparison, with 60A output, an IPT-60 torch, and a CNC option in the title. It runs on 220/240V 1-phase power, draws 33 amps, and is a digital inverter-platform replacement for the PowerPlasma 60S. If the goal is to get a new 60A cutter with CNC capability while keeping the cutting machine cost down, this is the one to start with. The limits are the 60A output and the IPT-60 torch, which is not the iPTM-60 CNC torch that comes on the pricier 62i CNC package. You get the cutter, but a matched CNC torch is a separate decision.
Everlast PowerPlasma 62i 60 Amp CNC Package
This version pairs the 62i with a CNC package and the iPTM-60 CNC torch. It is built on an inverter platform with IGBT technology, with clean cut figures of 3/8-inch regular cuts, 3/4-inch maximum clean cut at reduced speeds, and 5/16-inch pierce. For a small plasma table, the dedicated CNC torch makes this a more complete starting point than the 62i with the IPT-60 torch. The trade-off is the price: it is $250 more than the 62i with the IPT-60 torch and $20 less than the 80A PowerPlasma 82i, so the extra money is going to the matched CNC torch rather than more output.
Dani THC11DP Torch Height Controller
The Dani THC11DP is the least expensive item in this set, but it is not a complete plasma cutter. It is a plasma CNC torch height controller with a Dir/Pulse input/output interface and anti-dive function, built around the principle that arc voltage changes as the distance between the torch and the plate changes. The unit is new, made in Bulgaria, and is geared toward plasma table use. If you already have a plasma cutter and need to add or upgrade torch height control on a CNC table, this is the lower-cost route. The limitation is that you still need the cutter and the table; this piece only handles the height control job.
Final recommendation by use case
- Need the most cutting current in this set: choose the PowerPlasma 82i with the IPT-80 torch.
- Want a cutter with a CNC option at the lower complete-cutter price: choose the PowerPlasma 62i with the IPT-60 torch.
- Want a package ready for a table with a CNC torch: choose the PowerPlasma 62i CNC Package with the iPTM-60 CNC torch.
- Already own a plasma cutter and only need torch height control: choose the Dani THC11DP.
If you need both a new cutter and torch height control, pair any of the three Everlast units with the Dani THC11DP. The total is the cutter's listed price plus the controller's listed price.
