The Arc Max Elite is built on a welded and unitized frame of thick steel tubing. The precision-designed gantry is engineered from low mass aircraft grade aluminum, providing exceptional rigidity and first-class acceleration and deceleration characteristics; most desirable in high-performance CNC plasma tables. Upgrade your shop with and Arc Max Elite CNC plasma table today.
FlashCut CNC comes standard on all Arc Max Elite tables. Decades of experience, superior features and tens of thousands of satisfied customers world-wide make FlashCut’s fully integrated CAD/CAM/CNC plasma control system among the best in the world.
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Features | Arc Max Elite | Arc Max |
Starting at $24,995 | Starting at $18,950 | |
Controller | Flashcut CNC | Command CNC |
Integrated CAD/CAM/CNC | ✅ | ❌ |
Automatic Nesting Software | ✅ | ❌ |
OxyFuel Ready | ✅ | ❌ |
Work-Piece Alignment | ✅ | ❌ |
Rapids | 800 IPM | 600 IPM |
Motors | Nema 34- 940 oz Stepper | Nema 23- 620 oz Stepper |
Motor Cabling | XLR Quick Connectors | Hard Wired |
Laser Alignment | ✅ | Optional |
Collision Detection | System Ready | ❌ |
Hole Cutting | Smart 360® Hole Cutting Technology | Customizable Path Rules |
Serial Communication | ✅ | Optional |
Easy CAD/Image Import | ✅ | ❌ |
CAD Error Fix Tool | ✅ | ❌ |
CAD Feature Welding Tool | ✅ | ❌ |
CAD-DXF Export | ✅ | ❌ |
CAM 3D Cutting Simulation | ✅ | ❌ |
CNC-THC Performance History Chart | ✅ | ❌ |
CNC Automated Remanant Cut off | ✅ | ❌ |
Ohmic & Mechanical Touch-Off | Both | Mechanical Only |
CNC Automatic Lead-in on Restart | ✅ | ❌ |
Shop Arc Max Elite | Shop Arc Max |
Standard Performance Features

Go from Drawing to Toolpath to Cutting all in one.
- Integrated CAD/CAM/CNC Software FlashCut CAD’s intuitive user interface makes it simple to draw and edit any 2D and 2.5D shape
- Simple import of any 2D drawing Convert any bitmap image or photo into a toolpath (outline or centerline)
- Advanced true shape nesting includes nesting of multiple CAD or DXF files and multi-sheet nesting
- Shape library allows you to instantly draw and customize common shapes DXF export for sharing drawings with other CAD programs
- Fix tool finds and corrects CAD mistakes instantly
- Easily bridge internal cut outs such as the center of an “O”
- 3″ by 3″ steel tubing
- 3/16″ thickness wall steel tubing
- Powder coated frame
- Fully welded unitized frame
- Provides a rock solid base for fast accurate cutting
- Slat surface flush with side of table with built in rollers to assist in loading plate
- Fast acceleration and deceleration
- Combination of High Mass Frame and Low Mass Gantry leads to excellent acceleration and deceleration qualities without vibration or noise, resulting in accurate and smooth plasma cuts.
- 8.5″ clearance
- Hiwin® 20 mm precision linear guide rails
- Provides super smooth motion for unmatched cut quality
- Dual seals and scrapers maintain a clean guideway for longer life and the best protection available
- 8 1/2″ deep 12g steel water pan
- Expanded metal barrier to catch small parts
- Reduces thermal distortion
- Longer runtime before annual cleaning
- Captures 90% of smoke and dust reducing airborne contaminants
- Cools parts quickly for immediate inspection
- Reduces heat affected zone
- Twin 1.25″ ball valve drains
Specifications
For the Arc Max Elite 6×12 CNC Plasma Table
- Cutting envelope: 73" x 149" x 6.5"
- Overall dimensions: 100.5”L x 167”W x 60”H
- Weight capacity: 2" Thick Mild Steel
- Frame: Fully Welded Steel
- Positioning Accuracy: .001"
- Dimensions at base: 82" x 157"
- Water pan capacity: 420 Gallons
- Table Power: 110V / 15-20A
- Overall Weight: 3000 pounds
- Controller: Flashcut CNC