STV CNC SparX 4800

Q: How much does the STV CNC SparX 4800 cost?

The price estimate for the STV CNC SparX 4800 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/stv-cnc-sparx-4800#price; the request is passed to STV CNC or an authorised dealer.

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

STV CNC SparX 4800 CNC plasma table (maker's render with title overlay)

Image: stvcnc.com, STV CNC

Key Specifications

cutting area

8 ft x 4 ft (2,438 x 1,219 mm)

max plate thickness

1.5 in (38 mm) steel plate

machine dimensions

10 ft x 6 ft x 5 ft (3,048 x 1,829 x 1,524 mm), approximate

water pan capacity

About 87 gallons (329 L)

water pan depth

3 in (76 mm)

z axis travel

5.5 in (140 mm)

How much does the STV CNC SparX 4800 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the STV CNC SparX 4800 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 full 4 x 8 sheet drops straight onto the STV CNC SparX 4800: the cutting envelope is 8 ft x 4 ft. This is the bolt-together table in the STV CNC range, shipped in crates and assembled on site, in the size most steel suppliers treat as their standard sheet, so material goes from the rack to the slats without a shear in between.

Everything about the frame is bolted. The legs, the braces and the separate water pans, each 3 in deep, go together from the crates with the maker's manual, a job STV CNC puts at 4 to 5 hours, and the pan joints have to be sealed with waterproof silicone before the table is filled. Plate capacity is 1.5 in of steel. An assembled extruded aluminum gantry rides on linear guides and is moved by rack and pinion, with 5.5 in of Z travel on a ball lead screw. Four NEMA stepper motors drive the axes directly at a 1:1 ratio, and a 3:1 gear reduction system is something the buyer adds later, not part of this table.

Plan the floor around the sheet, not only the table. STV CNC lists the occupied area as about 10 ft x 6 ft x 5 ft, and a 4 x 8 sheet needs clear space on the loading side as well. The pan under the slats holds about 87 gallons of water. A full sheet of thicker plate is too heavy to slide on by hand, so think about a hoist or roller support for the loading side before the first heavy job.

The table is run from MyPlasmCNC, downloadable software for a Windows PC that the buyer supplies and connects by USB. STV CNC presents it as a basic control for people new to CNC cutting, and it accepts .dxf, .plt, .tap, .2d and .hpgl files. On the torch side the base table already has height control, a magnetic breakaway and collision, ohmic and material detection sensors, and it can be operated wet or dry. A plasma cutter is not part of the table and is chosen to suit the thickness being cut.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Cutting Area	8 ft x 4 ft (2,438 x 1,219 mm)
Max Plate Thickness	1.5 in (38 mm) steel plate
Machine Dimensions	10 ft x 6 ft x 5 ft (3,048 x 1,829 x 1,524 mm), approximate
Water Pan Capacity	About 87 gallons (329 L)
Water Pan Depth	3 in (76 mm)
Z Axis Travel	5.5 in (140 mm)
Frame	Open bolt-on modular frame with bolted leg brace supports; assembly required
Gantry	Assembled, extruded aluminum gantry
Drive System	Standard rack and pinion with standard linear guide assembly (gantry and table)
Motor System	4 NEMA stepper motors, 1:1 ratio direct drive
Z Axis Drive	Precision ground billet ball lead screw
CNC Control	MyPlasmCNC (downloadable software, Windows PC required)
Controller Connectivity	USB
Slats	Interchangeable 1.5 in (38 mm) flat bar slats
Torch Height Control	Included
Table Power	110 V, 20 A

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Torch height control, magnetic breakaway, collision switch and ohmic sensing are included on the base table
Rated for steel plate up to 1.5 in thick
Runs wet or dry on interchangeable 1.5 in flat bar slats
8 ft x 4 ft envelope takes a full 4 x 8 sheet without pre-cutting

Limitations

Assembly is required, and the bolt-on water pans have to be sealed with silicone by the owner
Direct-drive steppers at a 1:1 ratio; gear reduction is a separate upgrade
Needs about 10 ft x 6 ft x 5 ft of floor plus sheet-loading space

Best For

Nesting parts across full 4 x 8 sheets General fabrication and sign work on standard sheet stock Shops that can assemble the table themselves and have no forklift for a welded one

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Will a full sheet fit on the SparX 4800?

Yes. The cutting envelope is 8 ft x 4 ft, which is a full 4 x 8 sheet. The table is rated for steel plate up to 1.5 in thick and occupies about 10 ft x 6 ft x 5 ft.

02 What motors and drive does the SparX 4800 have?

Four NEMA stepper motors in a 1:1 ratio direct drive, moving the gantry and table by standard rack and pinion on a standard linear guide assembly. The Z axis uses a precision ground billet ball lead screw. A 3:1 ratio gear reduction system is offered by STV CNC as an upgrade and is not fitted to the base table.

03 What does the SparX 4800 need for power and water?

The table electronics run on 110 V. The plasma cutter is separate and has its own supply requirement. The water pan holds about 87 gallons and is 3 in deep; the table can be run wet or dry.

04 Which torch and sensing features come with the SparX 4800?

Torch height control and an E-stop are standard, along with a magnetic breakaway that lets the torch release on a tip-up, and collision, ohmic and material detection sensors. The table can be operated wet or dry, and the slats are interchangeable.