AKS Cutting Systems PLASMATIC

Q: How much does the AKS Cutting Systems PLASMATIC cost?

The price estimate for the AKS Cutting Systems PLASMATIC is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/aks-cutting-systems-plasmatic#price; the request is passed to AKS Cutting Systems or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-05 · akscutting.com Updated 2026-10-05

AKS Cutting Systems PLASMATIC CNC plasma cutting table

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Key Specifications

Rapid Traverse

800 ipm (20.3 m/min)

motion accuracy

+/- 0.010 in per 3 ft of motion (+/- 0.25 mm per 914 mm)

max cut depth

1.25 in (32 mm)

max cut width

Up to 6 ft (1.83 m)

max cut length

Up to 12 ft (3.66 m)

table sizes

5×10 and 6×12

How much does the AKS Cutting Systems PLASMATIC cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the AKS Cutting Systems PLASMATIC that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The AKS PLASMATIC is the lighter of the company's unitized plasma tables: a plug-and-play machine with a maximum cut depth of 1.25 in (32 mm), a travel speed of 800 ipm (20.3 m/min) and motion accuracy of +/- 0.010 in per 3 ft. It cuts up to 6 ft (1.83 m) wide and up to 12 ft (3.66 m) long, and AKS lists it in 5×10 and 6×12 table options.

The figures place it clearly below its larger sibling. The tru-kut is listed at 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min), a 3 in (76 mm) cut depth and +/- 0.004 in per 3 ft. So the PLASMATIC is the choice for sheet and light plate where an air plasma supply is enough, and where the looser motion tolerance is acceptable for the parts being made.

Construction follows the same pattern as the larger tables. The frame is unitized, the X and Y axes run on helical rack and pinion drives, and precision linear rails are mounted on machined surfaces. Torch height is controlled automatically by a lifter that uses Hypertherm Sensor technology with a servo driven ball screw and arc voltage control. A magnetic breakaway head protects the torch in a collision. The operator station is a 19 in (483 mm) touchscreen with keyboard and mouse.

AKS publishes a floor plan for the standard layout, and two of its notes are useful when planning the installation. The tank holds a maximum of 210 gallons (795 L) of water, and the machine's own electrical connection is 120 VAC, 1-phase, 15 FLA at 60 Hz. The plasma power supply is wired separately and its requirements depend on the unit chosen.

The table is either a water table or a downdraft table. For water tables AKS offers a rust-inhibiting additive and an air bubbler system, which it describes as crucial when cutting aluminum.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Motion Accuracy	+/- 0.010 in per 3 ft of motion (+/- 0.25 mm per 914 mm)
Rapid Traverse Rate	800 ipm (20.3 m/min)
Max Cut Depth	1.25 in (32 mm)
Max Cut Width	Up to 6 ft (1.83 m)
Max Cut Length	Up to 12 ft (3.66 m)
Table Sizes	5×10 and 6×12
Table Type	Water table or downdraft table
Operator Screen	19 in (483 mm) touchscreen with keyboard and mouse
Drive System	X-axis and Y-axis helical rack and pinion drives
Torch Height Control	Servo driven ball screw lifter with arc voltage control (Hypertherm Sensor technology)
Water Tank Capacity	210 gallons (795 L) maximum
Machine Electrical Connection	120 VAC, 1-phase, 15 FLA, 60 Hz

Specifications sourced from akscutting.com — verified 2026-10-05

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Plug-and-play installation: AKS says the unit is ready to cut once it is connected to a power supply
The machine itself needs only a 120 VAC, 1-phase, 15 FLA connection
Unitized construction with helical rack and pinion drives on the X and Y axes
Automatic torch height control with a servo driven ball screw and arc voltage control
Available with either a water table or a downdraft table

Limitations

Maximum cut depth is 1.25 in (32 mm); the tru-kut is listed at 3 in (76 mm)
Travel speed is 800 ipm (20.3 m/min), against 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min) on the tru-kut
Motion accuracy of +/- 0.010 in per 3 ft is the loosest figure AKS publishes for its plasma tables
The air scribe marking system, air bubbler system and roller ball lifter unit are accessories

Best For

Sheet metal and light plate up to 1.25 in (32 mm) Shops with a single-phase 120 VAC outlet at the machine position Thin gauge material, with the roller ball lifter unit accessory Parts where +/- 0.010 in per 3 ft motion accuracy is enough

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How thick can the AKS PLASMATIC cut?

AKS lists a maximum cut depth of 1.25 in (32 mm). The cut envelope is up to 6 ft (1.83 m) wide and up to 12 ft (3.66 m) long. For thicker plate the tru-kut is listed with a 3 in (76 mm) maximum cut depth.

02 What power does the PLASMATIC need?

The floor plan for the standard layout shows an electrical connection of 120 VAC, 1-phase, 15 FLA at 60 Hz for the cutting machine. The plasma power supply has its own, larger supply, and the drawing tabulates separate requirements for each plasma unit, so the total depends on the plasma system ordered.

03 Does the PLASMATIC use a water table or a downdraft table?

Either. AKS says the PLASMATIC features a water or downdraft table depending on what the operation needs. The floor plan gives a maximum tank water capacity of 210 gallons (795 L). A rust inhibitor additive and an air bubbler system are offered for water tables.

04 How does the PLASMATIC compare with the tru-kut?

The PLASMATIC is slower and lighter. It is listed at 800 ipm (20.3 m/min) and a 1.25 in (32 mm) maximum cut depth with +/- 0.010 in per 3 ft motion accuracy. The tru-kut is listed at 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min), 3 in (76 mm) and +/- 0.004 in per 3 ft.