Arclight Dynamics Arc Max X 6x12 HD
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Key Specifications
Accuracy
cutting area
table load capacity
machine dimensions
base dimensions
machine weight
How much does the Arclight Dynamics Arc Max X 6x12 HD cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
At 73 x 149 x 6.5 in, the Arclight Dynamics Arc Max X 6x12 HD has the larger of the two Arc Max X cutting envelopes. It is a high-definition plasma system and not a bare table: Arclight supplies it with a Hypertherm XPR 170 or XPR 300 plasma source, a Core Plus gas console and three days of onsite installation and training.
The extra bed is the reason to choose it over the Arc Max X 5x10 HD, which cuts 62 x 124 in. Weight capacity is 8,978 lb, the water pan holds 420 gallons and the table weighs 3,500 lb. The base is 82 x 157 in and the overall dimensions are 100.5 in L x 167 in W x 60 in H, so the bay, the door and the crane coverage all have to be checked against those numbers. Plate six feet wide and twelve long is crane work at any thickness worth cutting on this machine.
Thickness depends on the source. Arclight states a production pierce capacity in mild steel of 1-9/16 in (40 mm) for the XPR 170 and 2 in (50 mm) for the XPR 300; from an edge start the figures are 2-3/8 in (60 mm) and 3-1/8 in (80 mm). The standard Core Plus console handles oxygen, nitrogen, air and argon. Core, VWI and OptiMix consoles are the other choices, and an added Hypertherm 45 SYNC covers thin gauge cutting and part marking.
Nothing in the motion system changes with size. Closed-loop servo motors move both axes through helical rack and pinion along Hiwin 20 mm linear rails, the gantry is machined aircraft-grade aluminum, and the welded frame is stress-relieved and machined after welding. The water table is 8 in deep. FlashCut CNC controls motion over EtherCAT and manages gas flow, arc voltage and pierce timing with the plasma source. Positioning accuracy is listed as 0.001 in, and table power is 110 V at 15 to 20 A.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cutting Area | 73 x 149 x 6.5 in (1,854 x 3,785 x 165 mm) |
| Table Load Capacity | 8,978 lb (4,072 kg) |
| Machine Dimensions | 100.5 in L x 167 in W x 60 in H (2,553 x 4,242 x 1,524 mm) |
| Base Dimensions | 82 x 157 in (2,083 x 3,988 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) |
| Water Pan Capacity | 420 gallons (1,590 L) |
| Water Table Depth | 8 in (203 mm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | 0.001 in (0.025 mm) |
| Frame | Reinforced and Fully Welded Steel |
| Gantry | Machined aircraft-grade aluminum gantry |
| Linear Guides | Hiwin 20 mm linear rails on X and Y axes |
| Motors | Servo motors on X and Y axes, closed-loop control |
| Drive System | Helical rack and pinion on both axes |
| Plasma Source | Hypertherm XPR 170 or Hypertherm XPR 300 X-Definition plasma system, included (one per configuration) |
| Gas Console | Core Plus standard; Core, VWI or OptiMix selectable instead |
| Pierce Capacity Xpr 170 | 1-9/16 in (40 mm) production pierce, 2-3/8 in (60 mm) edge start, mild steel |
| Pierce Capacity Xpr 300 | 2 in (50 mm) production pierce, 3-1/8 in (80 mm) edge start, mild steel |
| Torch Height Control | Stingray Torch Height Control |
| CNC Control | Flashcut CNC with EtherCAT motion control |
| Table Power | 110 V / 15-20 A |
Specifications sourced from arclightcnc.com — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 73 x 149 in cutting envelope with 8,978 lb of weight capacity
- Hypertherm XPR 170 or XPR 300 and the Core Plus gas console are part of the system
- Servo motors with closed-loop control on both axes, driving helical rack and pinion
- 8 in deep water table and a 420 gallon water pan
- Three days of onsite installation and training are included
Limitations
- 100.5 in L x 167 in W x 60 in H overall and 3,500 lb before water and plate
- Edge-start capacity in mild steel stops at 3-1/8 in (80 mm) with the XPR 300 and 2-3/8 in (60 mm) with the XPR 170
- Stainless steel and aluminum beyond what the standard console offers need the VWI or OptiMix console
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Only in size. This table cuts 73 x 149 x 6.5 in where the Arc Max X 5x10 HD cuts 62 x 124 x 6.5 in, and it has a weight capacity of 8,978 lb and a 420 gallon water pan. Arclight states that both sizes include the same plasma system, controller, servo motors, helical drives and linear rails.
02
The base is 82 x 157 in and the overall dimensions are 100.5 in L x 167 in W x 60 in H. Listed weight is 3,500 lb, and the water pan adds 420 gallons when filled. Leave room on the loading side for plate handling as well.
03
That depends on the plasma source chosen. For mild steel Arclight gives a production pierce capacity of 1-9/16 in (40 mm) with the Hypertherm XPR 170 and 2 in (50 mm) with the XPR 300. Edge starts extend to 2-3/8 in (60 mm) and 3-1/8 in (80 mm) respectively.
04
FlashCut CNC with EtherCAT motion control. It communicates directly with the plasma source to manage gas flow, arc voltage and pierce timing, and the system uses Stingray torch height control. Closed-loop servo motors on X and Y carry out the motion.
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