The Phoenix series CNC Plasma machine is all steel constructed, providing a rigid foundation to support heavy plate loads, and delivers ultra-smooth plasma cutting results. The Phoenix Series CNC Plasma can be equipped with a variety of plasma torch power supplies, each one capable of cutting different material thicknesses. The gantry height is 7-1/2″, which provides maximum flexibility to cut sheet goods and larger or taller welded assemblies, if desired. The Phoenix Plasma provides the user a choice between a water table or down draft smoke evacuation. The machine includes stainless steel water trays that can be removed if the user chooses downdraft smoke evacuation. The machine drive motors are powerful NEMA 34 sized high speed stepper motors, directly coupled to a precision gearbox assembly and helical pinion for a direct drive advantage. This provides optimum power, speed, and accuracy when cutting thin sheet metal or thicker plate stock. The plasma torch is cradled in an electronic, automatic, torch breakaway module, using a real time CNC torch height control system. The Phoenix Plasma has a PC based industrial controller with a Windows 10 operating system and uses an Ethernet connection for high-speed communication and uninterrupted processing. The system interface is easy to learn, easy to use, and makes the machine operation simple for instructors and students. No other machine on the market includes all of these features and capabilities.