MACH | CNC PLASMA CUTTING MACHINES

CUT FASTER. CUT CLEANER. PRODUCE MORE

MACH CNC plasma cutting machines combine high-speed plate processing, precision motion control and advanced plasma technology for serious fabrication. From everyday profiling to high-definition cutting, drilling and bevel preparation, every system is engineered around cut quality, productivity and lower cost per part.

HIGH-SPEED PROFILING

Fast plate processing for higher daily output

PRECISION CUTTING

Accurate profiles with clean, consistent edges

X-DEFINITION PLASMA

Advanced plasma technology for superior cut quality

ADVANCED HOLE CUTTING

Optimised cutting technology for improved hole quality

MULTI-PROCESS PRODUCTION

Cut, Drill, Mark and Bevel on one CNC platform

BUILT FOR PRODUCTION

Heavy-duty systems engineered for demanding fabrication

PLASMA POWER

Production Systems for Light to Heavy Plate

PLATE FORMATS

3 × 1.5m / 4 × 2m / 6 × 2m / Large Format

MATERIALS

Mild Steel / Stainless Steel / Aluminium

PROCESS OPTIONS

Plasma / Drill / Bevel / Mark / Oxy-Fuel

PLASMA TECHNOLOGY

Hypertherm Solutions Available

Technology & Features

INTELLIGENT PLASMA. SERIOUS CUTTING  PERFORMANCE

Advanced CNC plasma technology engineered around cut quality, process control and production efficiency. From X-Definition plasma and intelligent torch control to automated bevel cutting and integrated drilling, MACH systems bring multiple plate-processing technologies together on one powerful platform.

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X-DEFINITION PLASMA

NEXT-GENERATION CUT QUALITY

Hypertherm XPR® X-Definition® plasma technology delivers exceptional edge quality, improved angularity and high-quality cutting across mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium. Advanced process control helps maintain consistent results throughout demanding production.

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TRUE HOLE TECHNOLOGY

BETTER HOLES. LESS SECONDARY WORK.

Hypertherm True Hole® technology automatically optimises cutting parameters to significantly improve hole roundness and reduce taper on suitable mild-steel applications  helping produce higher-quality holes directly from the plasma cutting process

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INTELLIGENT TORCH CONTROL

PRECISION AT THE CUTTING EDGE

Advanced torch height control continuously manages the torch-to-plate distance throughout the cutting cycle, supporting consistent cut quality, reliable piercing and optimum plasma performance across changing plate conditions.

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INTEGRATED DRILLING

CUT AND MACHINE ON ONE PLATFORM

Add drilling, tapping and countersinking capability to create a true multi-process plate-processing system. Components can be profiled and machined in a single setup, reducing material handling and eliminating unnecessary secondary operations.

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AUTOMATED BEVEL CUTTING

WELD PREPARATION BUILT INTO THE PROCESS

Automated plasma bevel cutting enables complex edge preparations to be produced directly on the CNC cutting table. Multiple bevel configurations can reduce manual weld preparation, grinding and downstream processing.

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SMART NESTING & PROCESS CONTROL

FROM CAD TO CUT | OPTIMISED.

Advanced CAD/CAM nesting and process control, including Hypertherm ProNest® options, optimise plate utilisation, cutting sequences and plasma parameters. Integrated technologies such as SureCut™ can automatically apply specialised cutting processes, helping simplify operation and improve repeatability.

MORE THAN A PLASMA STRONGER  A COMPLETE PLATE PROCESSING SYSTEM.

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CNC PLASMA QUESTIONS? WE’VE GOT ANSWERS

CNC Plasma Cutting Frequently Asked Questions

Get expert answers to the most common questions about CNC plasma cutting machines, including cutting capacity, materials, high-definition plasma, Hypertherm technology, drilling, bevel cutting, automation, software and choosing the right system for your production requirements.

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A CNC plasma cutting machine uses a high-temperature plasma arc to cut electrically conductive metals while CNC motion control accurately follows programmed profiles. Modern industrial systems combine the plasma power source, cutting torch, CNC controller, height control, CAD/CAM nesting software and precision motion system to provide fast, repeatable plate processing.

CNC plasma is widely used for cutting mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium across structural steel, general fabrication, agricultural equipment, heavy engineering and subcontract manufacturing.

CNC plasma can cut electrically conductive materials including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, carbon steel and other conductive alloys.

Unlike oxy-fuel cutting, plasma does not depend on oxidation to make the cut, allowing it to process a much broader range of metals. The achievable cut quality and thickness depend on the plasma power source, amperage, cutting gases, torch technology and material being processed.

Industrial CNC plasma systems can process everything from relatively thin plate through to heavy steel sections. The practical production range depends primarily on the plasma power source and amperage selected.

It is important to distinguish between production cutting capacity, maximum pierce capacity and maximum severance thickness. MACH specifies plasma systems around the customer’s actual material mix and production requirements rather than simply quoting the maximum thickness a torch can sever.

High-definition plasma uses advanced torch, consumable, gas-flow and power-source technology to produce a narrower and more controlled plasma arc. This can provide improved edge quality, reduced bevel, better hole quality and greater consistency compared with conventional plasma systems.

For fabrication companies producing finished components rather than simply profiling plate, high-definition plasma can significantly reduce secondary processing.

CNC plasma and fibre laser overlap in many applications but are suited to different production requirements.

Fibre laser generally provides higher precision, smaller kerf widths and excellent productivity on thin-to-medium sheet. CNC plasma can offer a lower capital investment and excellent productivity when processing medium and heavy plate, particularly where extremely fine laser tolerances are unnecessary.

MACH supplies both technologies, allowing the cutting process to be selected around the application rather than promoting one technology for every customer.

Plasma is generally faster than oxy-fuel across a wide range of plate thicknesses and can cut mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium. Oxy-fuel is primarily used for carbon steel and remains highly effective on very thick plate.

Industrial cutting tables can also be configured with both plasma and oxy-fuel torches, providing a flexible solution for companies processing a wide range of material thicknesses.

Yes. Modern high-definition plasma systems can produce significantly improved holes when the correct plasma technology, consumables, parameters and CNC motion are used.

Technologies such as Hypertherm True Hole® are specifically designed to improve hole roundness and reduce taper on suitable mild-steel applications. For applications requiring tighter tolerances or threaded holes, an integrated drilling unit may be the better solution.


Yes. CNC plasma tables can be configured with drilling units that allow plate to be cut and machined within the same production system.

Depending on machine specification, processes can include drilling, tapping, countersinking and other machining operations. This can substantially reduce material handling and eliminate the need to transfer components between separate cutting and drilling machines.

Yes. Automated plasma bevel heads can produce weld preparations and complex edge geometries directly during the cutting process.

Typical applications include V, X, Y and K bevels for weld preparation. Automated bevel cutting can reduce manual grinding and secondary preparation while improving consistency between components.


Hypertherm XPR is an industrial high-definition plasma platform developed for high-productivity precision cutting. Depending on system configuration, XPR technology provides advanced process control, automatic gas management and optimised cutting processes for mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.

MACH CNC plasma systems can be configured with Hypertherm plasma technology according to the required cutting capacity, quality and production output.


Hypertherm SureCut™ technology combines cutting processes designed to simplify the production of higher-quality plasma-cut components.

Depending on the Hypertherm system selected, technologies can include processes designed to improve hole quality, edge quality and cutting consistency. The objective is to reduce the level of operator intervention required to achieve repeatable results.

Professional CNC plasma systems use CAD/CAM nesting software to convert component geometry into optimised plate nests and machine-ready cutting programs.

MACH systems can be supplied with Hypertherm ProNest®, providing advanced nesting, process control and production optimisation. Effective nesting helps increase plate utilisation, reduce scrap and improve overall cutting productivity.


Torch height control is critical to plasma cut quality and consumable life. The system automatically maintains the correct distance between the torch and plate while cutting.

Advanced height control compensates for plate movement and maintains the correct arc voltage, helping provide consistent edge quality while reducing the risk of torch collisions and premature consumable wear.


Plasma cutting generates significant quantities of metal fume and particulate, making correctly sized extraction an essential part of an industrial installation.

Downdraft tables typically divide the cutting bed into extraction zones that open according to the position of the cutting torch. The extraction system should be engineered around the table dimensions, plasma power, material type, cutting duty and expected production hours.

MACH can specify the complete plasma installation around the customer’s production environment.


The correct table size depends on standard plate dimensions, component sizes, material handling and future production requirements.

Common industrial configurations include approximately 3 × 1.5 m, 4 × 2 m, 6 × 2 m and larger-format cutting beds, with extended systems available for structural and heavy-fabrication applications.

Where production allows, selecting a bed that accepts commonly purchased plate sizes without additional handling or cutting can improve workflow considerably.

The price of an industrial CNC plasma machine depends on table size, plasma power source, CNC control, cutting technology, drilling capability, bevel cutting, oxy-fuel options, extraction, compressor requirements, software and automation.

For this reason, comparing machines purely on purchase price can be misleading. MACH evaluates the complete installed system and cost per finished part, including productivity, consumables, secondary operations and expected machine utilisation.


The principal operating costs include electricity, compressed air or cutting gases, electrodes, nozzles and other torch consumables, extraction filters and routine machine maintenance.

Actual cost per part depends heavily on material thickness, amperage, cutting speed, nesting efficiency and consumable life. Correct process parameters and operator training can have a major impact on long-term operating costs.


Start with the work the machine must produce: material types, minimum and maximum thicknesses, plate sizes, required tolerances, hole quality, annual cutting volume and the amount of secondary processing currently required.

From there, consider plasma power, table size, high-definition cutting, drilling, bevel cutting, oxy-fuel capability, extraction, CAD/CAM software and future production requirements.

MACH can evaluate these requirements and recommend a system around the application rather than simply specifying the highest-powered machine.