Arclight Dynamics Arc Max Elite 5x5

Q: How much does the Arclight Dynamics Arc Max Elite 5x5 cost?

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

Arclight Dynamics Arc Max Elite 5x5 CNC plasma table

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Key Specifications

Accuracy

0.001 in (0.025 mm)

cutting area

62 x 64 x 6.5 in (1,575 x 1,626 x 165 mm)

max plate thickness

2 in (51 mm) mild steel

machine dimensions

88 in L x 80 in W x 60 in H (2,235 x 2,032 x 1,524 mm)

base dimensions

70 x 68 in (1,778 x 1,727 mm)

machine weight

1,200 lb (544 kg)

How much does the Arclight Dynamics Arc Max Elite 5x5 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Arclight Dynamics Arc Max Elite 5x5 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 Arclight Dynamics Arc Max Elite 5x5 puts the Arc Max structure into the smallest footprint the series offers: a 62 x 64 in cutting envelope with 6.5 in of Z. It is the heavy-frame Arc Max table with FlashCut CNC as standard. The square bed suits thick plate drops and short heavy parts more than sheet nesting.

Under the Elite name is the Arc Max structure: a welded, unitized frame of 3 x 3 in steel tubing with a 3/16 in wall and a low-mass aluminum gantry with 8.5 in of clearance. The gantry is driven on both sides and guided by Hiwin 20 mm precision linear rails. Arclight lists NEMA 34 stepper motors rated 940 oz for this version. The table is rated for 2 in mild steel with 0.001 in positioning accuracy. Its water pan is 8 1/2 in deep in 12g steel, with an expanded metal barrier for small parts and twin 1.25 in ball valve drains.

Its base is 70 x 68 in, overall dimensions are listed as 88 in L x 80 in W x 60 in H, and the table weighs 1,200 lb. The water pan holds 120 gallons. For a table rated for plate this is a compact package, and it is the only Arc Max size that does not need a bay long enough for a full sheet.

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	62 x 64 x 6.5 in (1,575 x 1,626 x 165 mm)
Max Plate Thickness	2 in (51 mm) mild steel
Machine Dimensions	88 in L x 80 in W x 60 in H (2,235 x 2,032 x 1,524 mm)
Base Dimensions	70 x 68 in (1,778 x 1,727 mm)
Machine Weight	1,200 lb (544 kg)
Water Pan Capacity	120 gallons (454 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

NEMA 34 stepper motors rated 940 oz
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
Arc Max construction on a 70 x 68 in base

Limitations

The frame, gantry and water table are the same as on the Ultra version
A plasma cutter has to be added
62 x 64 in envelope: full sheets must be cut down first

Best For

Heavy plate drops and short thick parts Shops that need plate capacity but lack room for a full-sheet table Daily production cutting where automatic nesting saves plate

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How large is the Arc Max Elite 5x5?

The cutting envelope is 62 x 64 in with 6.5 in of Z. The base is 70 x 68 in, overall dimensions are 88 in L x 80 in W x 60 in H, and the listed weight is 1,200 lb.

02 What does the Arc Max Elite add over the Arc Max Ultra?

FlashCut CNC as the standard control, with integrated CAD/CAM/CNC, automatic part nesting and pipe and tube cutting listed among its capabilities, and NEMA 34 stepper motors rated 940 oz. The welded frame, aluminum gantry, linear rails and water table are listed identically for both versions.

03 What services does the Arc Max Elite 5x5 need?

Table power is 110 V at 15 to 20 A. The water pan holds 120 gallons. The plasma cutter and the air supply for it are separate and sized to the cutter chosen.

04 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.