Arclight Dynamics Arc Max Elite 4x8

Q: How much does the Arclight Dynamics Arc Max Elite 4x8 cost?

The price estimate for the Arclight Dynamics Arc Max Elite 4x8 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/arclight-dynamics-arc-max-elite-4x8#price; the request is passed to Arclight Dynamics or an authorised dealer.

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

Arclight Dynamics Arc Max Elite 4x8 CNC plasma table

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Key Specifications

Accuracy

0.001 in (0.025 mm)

cutting area

50 x 97 x 6.5 in (1,270 x 2,464 x 165 mm)

max plate thickness

2 in (51 mm) mild steel

machine dimensions

120 in L x 76 in W x 60 in H (3,048 x 1,930 x 1,524 mm)

base dimensions

58 x 109 in (1,473 x 2,769 mm)

machine weight

2,500 lb (1,134 kg)

How much does the Arclight Dynamics Arc Max Elite 4x8 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Arclight Dynamics Arc Max Elite 4x8 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

A 4 x 8 plate sits inside the 50 x 97 in cutting envelope of the Arclight Dynamics Arc Max Elite 4x8 with about an inch of margin each way, and Z is 6.5 in. It is the heavy-frame Arc Max table with FlashCut CNC as standard. This is the full-sheet size for shops whose plate arrives as 4 x 8 stock.

Arclight puts NEMA 34 steppers rated 940 oz on the Elite, turning a dual-drive aluminum gantry that rides Hiwin 20 mm linear guide rails with 8.5 in of clearance. The base is the welded Arc Max frame in 3 x 3 in tubing, 3/16 in wall, powder coated, with loading rollers level with the slats. Plate rating is 2 in mild steel and positioning accuracy 0.001 in. The extra deep water table, 8 1/2 in, is listed as capturing 90% of smoke and dust.

The table weighs 2,500 lb empty and its water pan takes 250 gallons, so it is not something to reposition casually. Base dimensions are 58 x 109 in; overall dimensions are listed as 120 in L x 76 in W x 60 in H. With only an inch or so of spare envelope, plate has to be squared carefully or corrected in the control.

FlashCut CNC comes standard, and it is the reason to pick the Elite over the Ultra version. Drawing, toolpath and cutting happen in one integrated CAD/CAM/CNC program. True shape nesting handles several CAD or DXF files and more than one sheet at a time, and a fix tool cleans up faulty drawings on import. Arclight also lists pipe and tube cutting among the capabilities of this version. The plasma cutter is selected separately.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Cutting Area	50 x 97 x 6.5 in (1,270 x 2,464 x 165 mm)
Max Plate Thickness	2 in (51 mm) mild steel
Machine Dimensions	120 in L x 76 in W x 60 in H (3,048 x 1,930 x 1,524 mm)
Base Dimensions	58 x 109 in (1,473 x 2,769 mm)
Machine Weight	2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
Water Pan Capacity	250 gallons (946 L)
Positioning Accuracy	0.001 in (0.025 mm)
Frame	Fully Welded Steel
Frame Tubing	3 x 3 in (76 x 76 mm) steel tubing, 3/16 in (4.8 mm) wall
Gantry	Low mass aluminum dual-drive gantry
Gantry Clearance	8.5 in (216 mm)
Linear Guides	Hiwin 20 mm precision linear guide rails
Water Pan Depth	8 1/2 in (216 mm), 12g steel
Water Pan Drains	Twin 1.25 in (32 mm) ball valve drains
Motors	NEMA 34 stepper, 940 oz
CNC Control	Flashcut CNC (integrated CAD/CAM/CNC)
Table Power	110 V / 15-20 A

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

FlashCut CNC standard: integrated CAD/CAM/CNC with true shape nesting
Welded unitized frame of 3 x 3 in tubing, 3/16 in wall, with 8.5 in gantry clearance
Water pan 8 1/2 in deep with parts barrier and twin 1.25 in ball valve drains
50 x 97 in envelope takes a full 4 x 8 plate

Limitations

Rated for 2 in mild steel; the Unlimited version is the one built for 3 in plate
A plasma cutter has to be added
Little spare envelope around a 4 x 8 plate, so it must be placed square

Best For

Full 4 x 8 plate and sheet Structural brackets, base plates and flanges Daily production cutting where automatic nesting saves plate

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Will a full 4 x 8 plate fit the Arc Max Elite 4x8?

Yes. The cutting envelope is 50 x 97 in with 6.5 in of Z, about an inch more than the plate in each direction. The table is rated for 2 in mild steel.

02 What motors does the Arc Max Elite use?

Arclight lists NEMA 34 stepper motors rated 940 oz. They drive a low-mass aluminum dual-drive gantry on Hiwin 20 mm precision linear guide rails, and positioning accuracy is listed as 0.001 in.

03 How heavy is the Arc Max Elite 4x8?

Arclight lists 2,500 lb. The base is 58 x 109 in, overall dimensions are 120 in L x 76 in W x 60 in H, and the water pan adds 250 gallons when full, so check the floor before delivery.

04 How is nesting handled on the Arc Max Elite?

Inside FlashCut CNC. Its true shape nesting places parts from multiple CAD or DXF files and can spread them over several sheets. Because CAD, CAM and machine control are one program, a nest goes to the table without an export step.