CNC Plasma Table Software

Hardware cuts the part. Software decides how well.

The right software stack is what turns a CAD drawing into a clean, nested, optimized cut path — and what determines how much material you waste, how long the run takes, and whether the operator spends their day cutting or troubleshooting. Arclight Dynamics offers the same software our team uses to dial in every table that ships, paired with controller upgrades that bring legacy machines up to current capability.

For nesting and CAM, Hypertherm ProNest LT is the industry standard for plasma cutting — built specifically to maximize material yield and squeeze every part out of every sheet. Design2Fab is purpose-built for HVAC fabrication, turning duct and fitting designs into ready-to-cut nests in minutes. VCarve Pro powers our CNC router conversion kits with full CAD/CAM capability for wood, plastic, and aluminum work.

For controller upgrades, the Flashcut CNC retrofit lineup gives older Arclight tables (and many third-party tables) a current-generation control system — full CAD/CAM/CNC integration, faster cuts, tighter tolerances, and the same software running on every Arc Max Elite and Unlimited table we ship today. The ARC CNC controller retrofit is the budget-friendly path to the same modern motion control on Ultra-tier and legacy tables.

Browse the lineup below, or request a quote if you’re not sure which software or upgrade fits your setup.