Arclight Dynamics Arc Max X 5x10 HD

The Arclight Dynamics Arc Max X 5x10 HD is a servo-driven CNC plasma table sold as a complete high-definition system: the table, a Hypertherm XPR plasma source and its gas console come as one package. The cutting envelope is 62 x 124 x 6.5 in, which takes a 5 x 10 plate with margin on both sides. Arclight offers this size with either the XPR 170 or the XPR 300, and that choice sets how thick the table pierces.

With the XPR 170, Arclight gives a mild steel production pierce capacity of 1-9/16 in (40 mm), and 2-3/8 in (60 mm) from an edge start. With the XPR 300 those figures are 2 in (50 mm) and 3-1/8 in (80 mm). Either way the Core Plus gas console is standard; it supports oxygen, nitrogen, air and argon. The alternatives are a Core console for shops that cut only mild and carbon steel, a VWI console that injects water into the plasma arc for stainless steel and aluminum, and an OptiMix console that blends gases automatically. Only one console can be selected, so the material mix should be settled before ordering.

The motion system is a step up from the stepper tables in the Arc Max line. Servo motors drive X and Y in closed loop through helical rack and pinion, on Hiwin 20 mm linear rails, under a gantry machined from aircraft-grade aluminum. The frame is fully welded, then stress-relieved and machined. Positioning accuracy is listed as 0.001 in. FlashCut CNC runs the table over EtherCAT and talks to the plasma source directly to manage gas flow, arc voltage and pierce timing, with Stingray torch height control.

On the floor it matches the Arc Max Unlimited 5x10: a 70 x 133 in base, 88 in L x 143 in W x 60 in H overall and 3,250 lb, with a weight capacity of 6,235 lb and a 300 gallon water pan under an 8 in deep water table. The table itself needs 110 V at 15 to 20 A. The plasma source has its own supply, for which the listing gives no figure, so confirm it before delivery. Three days of onsite installation and training are included.