Choosing between these two plasma cutters starts with one question: do you already have a CNC table, or do you need one included? In laser plasma waterjet cutting, that question separates a stand-alone cutter from a complete table system. The PowerEdge80 and the Koike Aronson CNC Plasma Cutter-II-510 sit at opposite ends of that choice-and at opposite ends of the price range.
Quick verdict
If you already have a CNC table and want a ready-to-wire 80A plasma cutter, the PowerEdge80 is the easier call at USD 2,699.00. If you want a complete 5' x 10' table system and are comfortable with industrial equipment, the Koike Aronson, at USD 11,442.50, brings the larger work envelope.
Listed-price comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | What stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| PowerEdge80 Plasma Cutter (PE85C) | USD 2,699.00 | New, single-phase 220V, CNC table ready, includes PE85C torch, remote, cables, regulator, hose, ground cable, and 10 consumables | |
| Koike Aronson CNC Plasma Cutter-II-510 | USD 11,442.50 | Used 2005 industrial system with a 5' x 10' table and advanced CNC cutting package |
Where each product wins
The PowerEdge80 wins when you want the hookup essentials already in the box. It keeps the upfront cost lower and gives you a torch, remote, cables, regulator, hose, ground cable, and consumables without separate purchases.
The Koike Aronson wins when the job calls for a full-size cutting table. It is the more integrated package for shops that want a table and a CNC plasma system together, and it supports a larger work area.
Product notes
PowerEdge80 Plasma Cutter (PE85C)
The PowerEdge80 is a CNC-table-ready plasma cutter in a package that goes beyond the power source. It includes the PE85C straight torch, a 30-foot cable, a remote control with its cable, a CNC cable, an air regulator, hose, ground cable, and ten consumables. That makes it the stronger choice when you want to set up a CNC plasma station without hunting down each accessory. It is wired for a GOFABCNC table, and other CNC tables can be connected with the appropriate CNC cable. The trade-off is that you are buying the cutter and torch rather than the table, so you still need a CNC table, workholding, and the rest of the station.
Koike Aronson CNC Plasma Cutter-II-510
The Koike Aronson is a different kind of purchase: a used 2005 industrial plasma system sold as a complete package with a full-size cutting table. If your work involves large sheets, that integrated table is the reason to choose it over a cutter-only setup. The limiting factor is that you are buying used, and with a machine from 2005, you should plan for the usual realities of used industrial gear-initial setup, possible service, and a higher upfront investment. For shops that need the complete envelope and can absorb those realities, it is the more complete production package.
Final choice by use case
Choose the PowerEdge80 if you already own or plan to build a CNC table, want a machine with most of the hookup pieces-torch, cables, remote, consumables-in the box.
Choose the Koike Aronson if you need a complete table system, work with sheet sizes that benefit from a large-format envelope, and have the budget and patience for an industrial machine.
