Arclight Dynamics Arc Max Unlimited 5x10

With a 62 x 124 in cutting envelope and 6.5 in of Z, the Arclight Dynamics Arc Max Unlimited 5x10 takes a full 5 x 10 plate with a couple of inches to spare. It is the reinforced Arc Max table built for 3 in plate, with FlashCut CNC as standard. Of the Arc Max sizes this one balances capacity against floor space for most plate shops.

What changes on the Unlimited is the structure under the plate. The welded frame of 3 x 3 in tubing with a 3/16 in wall gains gusseted legs, and the slats are 4.5 in deep. Arclight designs the frame to hold 3 in mild steel plate across the whole cutting envelope and lists a weight capacity of 6,235 lb for this size. Above it the layout is familiar: a low-mass aluminum dual-drive gantry with 8.5 in of clearance on Hiwin 20 mm precision linear guide rails, moved by NEMA 34 steppers rated 940 oz, with 0.001 in positioning accuracy.

Listed weight is 3,250 lb and the water pan holds 300 gallons. The base measures 70 x 133 in, with overall dimensions of 88 in L x 143 in W x 60 in H. A 5 x 10 plate at the thick end of the rating weighs far more than a person can shift, which is why the frame has loading rollers and why a crane or forklift should reach the loading side.

FlashCut CNC is standard and handles drawing, nesting and cutting in one program, including true shape nesting across several DXF files and sheets. The table is meant to be paired with a Hypertherm MAXPRO200 or an oxy-fuel torch for heavy plate, and the cutting source is selected separately. Below the 4.5 in slats, the 8 1/2 in deep water pan has an expanded metal barrier for small parts and drains through twin 1.25 in ball valves.