ArcPoint Cutters

Portable CNC plasma cutters

Our portable CNC plasma cutters are built for farm workshops, mobile welding crews and smaller fabrication shops that need accurate plate cutting without a fixed floor installation. The gantry breaks down for transport on a bakkie and sets up on a flat steel bench, making it practical for work in Bloemfontein, the Free State and outlying sites.

a lightweight portable plasma gantry being lifted off the back of a bakkie by two workers in a farmyard

A portable cutter that fits real workshop space

This range is for teams that need CNC plasma cutting without committing to a large permanent machine. Each unit uses a compact gantry frame that can be moved, loaded and set up where the work is, provided the bench is flat and the plate is supported properly. That suits agricultural repair work, gate and trailer fabrication, pump base plates, brackets, gussets and general steel part cutting where floor space is tight.

From our Bloemfontein base we supply portable gantry cutters in eight bed sizes, from compact bench-friendly layouts through to longer formats for general fabrication. The right size usually depends on the plate widths you buy most often, the parts you repeat every week and whether the cutter needs to travel between jobs.

How the portable gantry format works

These machines are designed around a bolt-together frame and rail system rather than a heavy industrial table. The cutter head travels across the gantry while the gantry runs along the bed, giving you CNC control in a package that can be stripped down for transport. On site, a level support surface and enough room to load and unload plate safely are what matter most.

Sets up on a flat steel bench or fabricated support table.
Breaks down for transport on a bakkie or small trailer.
Suited to workshops where one machine must serve several jobs.
Works with air-plasma power units from 40 A to 200 A.
Can be paired with hand and machine torches, compressors and air dryers.

Portable gantry cutters can handle serious daily work when they are matched with the correct power unit and a dry air supply. That combination makes a big difference to cut quality, especially on thicker plate and longer cutting runs.

Choosing the bed size without wasting space

Choose a bed size around the material you actually buy most often. If most of your work is small brackets and repair parts, a compact unit keeps the footprint down and makes loading easier. If you cut strips from larger sheets or nest multiple parts together, a wider or longer bed can save time and reduce offcut handling.

Compact beds suit repair shops, training benches and short-run part work.
Mid-size beds suit general fabrication where sheet usage varies day to day.
Longer beds suit railings, base frames, flanges and repeated strip cutting.
A travel machine should be small enough to load, secure and reassemble without fuss.

Available cutting areas include compact 600 x 600 mm beds and larger portable beds such as 1 300 x 1 300 mm, 1 300 x 1 800 mm, 1 300 x 2 500 mm and 1 500 x 3 000 mm. If your jobs move between workshop and site, the best choice is usually the smallest bed that still nests your regular parts properly.

Matching the frame to the power unit and air

Frame size, plasma output, torch type and air quality all shape the final result. Thin sheet and lighter duty work can be handled with lower amperage units, while thicker plate, longer duty cycles and wider kerf control push you toward the upper end of the range. Dry air matters a lot in the Free State where dust, temperature swings and moisture can spoil consumable life and affect the cut face.

We supply air-plasma power units from 40 A to 200 A, along with machine torches, hand torches, compressors and air dryers. That lets a small workshop start with a balanced package rather than trying to piece together mismatched equipment. A starter bundle often makes sense where the machine must go straight into daily work with minimal hunting around for add-ons.

Portable cutters for farms, mobile welders and small fabrication shops

Most enquiries fall into three broad working patterns. Farm maintenance teams, mobile welders and fabrication shops each need a machine that suits their working conditions and the way they handle plate through the week.

Farm workshop: prioritise portability, compact bed size, easy loading and a power setup that can travel when needed.
Mobile welder: keep the frame manageable for transport, choose a size that handles bracket and repair work, and plan carefully for compressor capacity on site.
Small fabrication shop: focus on sheet usage, nesting area, repeatability and a power unit that matches the plate thickness you cut most often.

If cutting happens at remote premises or on customer sites, bench preparation and electrical supply need attention before the machine arrives. If the cutter stays in one shop most of the time, it is often worth moving one bed size up for better material handling. That extra width can save plenty of shuffling around later.

Where these cutters are used

We sell and support this portable range from Bloemfontein, with work across the Free State and call-outs further afield where required. That includes farm districts, smaller towns, border areas near Lesotho and jobs into the Northern Cape. Conditions differ from one site to the next, so the machine choice must reflect transport, available air supply, plate handling, operator skill level and the working area around the machine.

On-site operator training is available for teams that want the cutter commissioned where it will actually be used. For pricing, frame options and matched bundles, send the job details through our contact form and note the bed size or material range you have in mind.

Explore the range

P-0606P compact cutter, 600 x 600 mm

A compact 600 x 600 mm cutter for small steel parts, repair work and short production runs.

P-1313P portable cutter, 1300 x 1300 mm

Square-bed portable cutter for plate jobs that suit a compact 1 300 x 1 300 mm working area.

P-1318P portable cutter, 1300 x 1800 mm

A longer portable cutter for gate work, canopies and medium-format fabrication parts.

P-1325P portable cutter, 1300 x 2500 mm

A practical half-sheet portable cutter for small fabrication work, repair jobs and general plate production.

P-1530P portable cutter, 1500 x 3000 mm

Our largest portable frame handles full 1.5 x 3 metre sheets while still packing down for transport.

Portable starter bundles

Matched portable cutting kits for field work, farm repairs and small shop jobs across the Free State.

Portable gantry frames

Bolt-together gantry frames sized for practical cutting, transport and setup across farm, workshop and site work.

Bench-standard compact cutters

Fixed bench cutters for shops that want compact CNC plasma capacity without a portable frame.

Questions we get asked

Can a portable CNC plasma cutter be used on a farm workshop bench?

A portable CNC plasma cutter can be used on a farm workshop bench, provided the bench or support table is flat, rigid and large enough for the selected bed size. Plate support, dry air and safe cable routing matter just as much as the cutter itself.

What size portable cutter is best for a small fabrication shop?

That depends on the sheet sizes you buy most often and whether you nest several parts at once. A mid-size or longer bed usually suits general fabrication better than a very compact frame, but there is no point paying for unused cutting area.

Do you supply a complete package with air and training?

We can match the gantry frame with an air-plasma power unit, torch setup, compressor, air dryer and on-site operator training. Use our contact form with your plate thicknesses, typical part sizes and where the machine will be used.

Tell us about the job

Send sizes, materials and where you are through our contact form, and we will come back with the practical options.

Open the contact form