For Schools, Colleges & Vocational Programs

CNC Plasma Tables Built for the Classroom

Industrial-grade CNC plasma cutting for STEM, CTE, welding, manufacturing and trade programs. Free Hypertherm CAD/CAM software ($8,000 value), instructor curriculum, and lifetime US-based support. Every quote ships sole-source ready for CTEIG, Perkins V, ESSER, and state CTE funding.

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Free with every EDU package

$8,000 Hypertherm CAD/CAM software package

Hypertherm CAD/CAM advanced nesting software, available exclusively for qualified educational institutions. Industry-standard tools your students will see in production shops the day they graduate.

Educational CNC Plasma Table Packages

Built to Train the Next Generation

Six classroom-ready packages built for vocational programs, community colleges, and high-school CTE shops. Free Hypertherm CAD/CAM ($8,000 value), 10 EDU software seats, instructor guide and student workbook, and lifetime US-based tech support that follows the table from program to program.

EDU CNC Package 01

Arc Pro Ultra V3 EDU Package

Arclight Dynamics Arc Pro V3 CNC Plasma Table 5x10 1 1024x683 4
Starting at
$17,234

4×4, 5×5, 4×8 or 5×10 table sizes · with Powermax 45 SYNC

$9,325
EDU value included
Hypertherm CAD/CAM ($8,000) + Arc Sync ($800) + Plasma Rover ($350) + Cabinet Cover ($175) + free CAD/Design licenses
Hardware
Software
EDU Curriculum
Support

Free Hypertherm CAD/CAM · 10 EDU seat licenses · Instructor guide & curriculum · Lifetime US-based support

EDU CNC Package 02

Arc Pro Elite V3 EDU Package

Arclight Dynamics Arc Pro Elite V3 CNC Plasma Table 5x10 1 1024x683 4
Starting at
$19,278

4×4, 4×8, 5×10 or 6×12 table sizes · with Powermax 65 SYNC

$12,500
EDU value included
Hypertherm CAD/CAM ($8,000) + 10 Flashcut EDU seats ($2,250) + Touch Screen ($700) + Collision Detect ($750) + Arc Sync Elite ($800)
Hardware
Software
EDU Curriculum
Support

Free Hypertherm CAD/CAM · 10 EDU seat licenses · Instructor guide & curriculum · Lifetime US-based support

EDU CNC Package 03

Arc Max Ultra EDU Package

Arc Max 6x12 CNC Plasma Table New Pedestal 1024x511 4
Starting at
$27,243

4×8, 5×10 or 6×12 table sizes · with Powermax 85 SYNC

$9,325
EDU value included
Hypertherm CAD/CAM ($8,000) + Arc Sync ($800) + Plasma Rover ($350) + Cabinet Cover ($175) + free CAD/Design licenses
Hardware
Software
EDU Curriculum
Support

Free Hypertherm CAD/CAM · 10 EDU seat licenses · Instructor guide & curriculum · Lifetime US-based support

EDU CNC Package 04

Arc Max Elite EDU Package

Most Popular

Arc Max Elite 5x10 CNC Plasma Table New Pedestal 1024x543 4
Starting at
$36,353

4×8, 5×10 or 6×12 table sizes · with Powermax 85 SYNC

$12,500
EDU value included
Hypertherm CAD/CAM ($8,000) + 10 Flashcut EDU seats ($2,250) + Touch Screen ($700) + Collision Detect ($750) + Arc Sync Elite ($800)
Hardware
Software
EDU Curriculum
Support

Free Hypertherm CAD/CAM · 10 EDU seat licenses · Instructor guide & curriculum · Lifetime US-based support

EDU CNC Package 05

Arc Max Unlimited EDU Package

Arc Max Unlimited 5x10 CNC Plasma Table New Pedistal 3
Starting at
$64,813

4×8, 5×10 or 6×12 table sizes · with Hypertherm MAXPRO200

$11,380
EDU value included
Hypertherm CAD/CAM ($8,000) + 10 Flashcut EDU seats ($2,250) + MAXPRO200 consumables starter kit ($1,130)
Hardware
Software
EDU Curriculum
Support

Free Hypertherm CAD/CAM · 10 EDU seat licenses · Instructor guide & curriculum · Lifetime US-based support

EDU CNC Package 06

Arc Max X EDU Package

arcmax x 5x10 HD CNC plasma table Hypertherm XPR170 3
Starting at
$130,573

5×10 or 6×12 table sizes · with Hypertherm XPR 170 HD plasma

$11,660
EDU value included
Hypertherm CAD/CAM ($8,000) + 10 Flashcut EDU seats ($2,250) + XPR170 consumables starter kit ($1,410)
Hardware
Software
EDU Curriculum
Support

Free Hypertherm CAD/CAM · 10 EDU seat licenses · Instructor guide & curriculum · Lifetime US-based support

Same baseline for every package

What every EDU package includes

Free Hypertherm CAD/CAM

$8,000 software package — ProNest + Design2Fab + free updates

10 Free EDU Seat Licenses

Flashcut or ARC CNC. Add’l blocks of 10 at $2,250

Curriculum + Instructor Guide

Plasma cutting theory, practice, student workbook

Lifetime US-Based Support

Follows the table — even if your program moves it

Free Half-Day Bend, OR Training

Complimentary on-site session at our facility

Video Tutorial Library

Begin training before the table even arrives

How schools buy from Arclight

Quote → grant → PO → ship → train

We’ve worked with hundreds of schools, community colleges, and vocational programs. Our process is built around your funding cycle and procurement office.

01
Request your quote

Tell us the program, table size, and your funding source. We send a configured quote within 1 business day.

02
Get sole-source + vendor docs

Sole-source letter, W-9, vendor registration packet — whatever your purchasing office requires. On request, same day.

03
Apply to your funding source

CTEIG, Perkins V, ESSER, district CTE allocation, or local grant. We’ll re-issue the quote on your program’s letterhead schedule if needed.

04
Submit your PO

We accept Net 30 / Net 60 POs from school districts, colleges, and authorized vendors.

05
Build & ship + free training

Lead time confirmed at PO. Ships 98% assembled — plus a free half-day on-site training in Bend, OR, complimentary with every table.

"We have been extremely happy with our Arclight CNC system. All aspects of the process from ordering, delivery and set up to operation and assistance with troubleshooting have been great. This has provided us with teaching and training system that helps me to provide students quality training without needing any additional proprietary equipment. The Arclight training videos are also an invaluable teaching resource."
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Dr. Steven Boot Chumbley
Texas A&M University
Lifetime support

Why Arclight Dynamics?

Versatility

Combine a CNC plasma table, router, engraver, pipe cutter, wood or plastic carver, and easily trace complex shapes.

Turnkey

All tables ship fully tested and 98% assembled, making it easy to get up and running.

Affordable Price

Transparent pricing and business practices are at the core of Arclight Dynamics principles.

Built for the classroom

CNC support for educational institutions

Our CNC systems are used by major industrial manufacturers and technology innovators — giving your students a direct path to a career. Our team is committed to your program’s success, with hands-on training options for instructors and students at every step.

Free software trial

Try the software risk-free before you buy

Experience the power and precision of our CNC software platforms with a free trial. Fill out the form and we’ll email you download links for Flashcut CNC and ARC CNC. Optimize your current workflow or evaluate the platform that fits your program.

Made in the USA

Arclight CNC Plasma Tables are designed, engineered, and made in America.

Lifetime Support

Buy with confidence. Our technical support team is only a call away to train, assist and optimize all aspects of your system. We are with you every step of the way.

Replacement Parts

Replacement parts are in stock and ready to ship within 24 hours.

Common questions

Grant & procurement FAQs

What grants do schools use to buy Arclight equipment?+
Most commonly: CTEIG (California), Perkins V (federal CTE), ESSER (federal pandemic recovery / facility upgrades), state CTE allocations, district CTE budgets, and private foundations (AWS Foundation, SkillsUSA, local industry partnerships).
Do you provide a sole-source letter?+
Yes — on request, typically the same business day. We’ll explain why your program needs the specific Arclight configuration, ready for your purchasing office’s sole-source justification process.
Do you accept POs and Net 30 / Net 60?+
Yes. We accept POs from school districts, community colleges, universities, and authorized vendors. Net 30 is standard; Net 60 is available on request.
How long until our table ships?+
Lead times vary by configuration. After PO, your specialist confirms the build queue date. A $500 deposit (refundable, applied to balance) locks your build queue position.
Can we get a quote before we have funding?+
Absolutely. Many programs need a quote to apply for the grant. We’ll provide a configured quote, and re-issue it on your grant’s timeline as needed.
What training is included?+
Every EDU package includes: a free half-day on-site training at our Bend, OR facility, lifetime US-based phone & video tech support, an instructor guide, student workbook, and our extensive video tutorial library.
Do you ship to schools nationwide?+
Yes. We ship throughout the continental US. Freight is quoted per destination at the time of order.
Is the table covered under warranty?+
Yes — 3-year motion control warranty (industry-leading), plus lifetime tech support that follows the table even if your program transfers it to a different department or building.
Educational Institutions

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Check out this article on how Sitka High School in Alaska uses their Arclight Dynamics CNC Plasma Table to hook students on industrial arts and open doors to aerospace careers. Read the article »

Get a quote

Request an EDU quote

Call our sales department for special EDU pricing: 1-866-222-2154. Or fill out the form and a CNC Plasma Cutting specialist will reach out with a configured quote, sole-source letter, and W-9 ready for your procurement process. Mention CTEIG, Perkins V, ESSER, or another grant in the notes if you’d like the quote re-issued on your funding timeline.