Plasma Portable CNC Cutters
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- published: 2022-08-19 23:11:14
- modified: 2026-06-23 14:05:09
Portable CNC Plasma Cutters
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- [Cutting Systems](https://buythis.co.za/plasma-system#ai)
- [Std Gantry Cutters](https://buythis.co.za/gantry-plasma-cutters#ai)
- [High-Def Cutters](https://buythis.co.za/hd-plasma-cutters#ai)
- [Consumables](https://buythis.co.za/plasma-consumables#ai)
- [Accessories](https://buythis.co.za/plasma-accessories#ai)
- [Spare Parts](https://buythis.co.za/plasma-parts#ai)
What this page is
buythis.co.za/plasma-portable-cnc-cutters is the portable CNC plasma cutter section of Buythis, AM.CO.ZA's online shop (the shop menu also links it as Portable Cutters). On the live page it is only a heading, a link to plasma videos and tiles to the other plasma sub-sections. This knowledge base page explains what a portable CNC cutter is and lists 31 MetalWise Lite kits, parts, upgrades and complete machines with current prices. For the whole plasma range see Plasma Cutters.
A portable CNC plasma cutter is a light CNC cutting machine built from two main parts: a gantry bar that carries the torch across the plate, and a track base (rail) that the gantry travels along. Because there is no heavy table frame, it can be packed in a long crate, carried to site and set up over a sheet or a cutting table. AM.CO.ZA's portable range is the MetalWise Lite family. The gantry bars come with a torch height controller (THC) and flame cutting fuel lines, so the same machine can cut with a plasma torch or with an oxy-fuel flame torch for thicker plate. A plasma power unit is bought separately (Plasma Cutting Systems).
Gantry and track kits
The quickest way to buy a portable cutter is a gantry bar and matching track base packed together.
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P-PORTABLE/1325 (KB) |
1300mm gantry bar with a 2500mm track base, packed in a long crate | (Compartment) MetalWise Lite 1300x2500 Gantry/Track Base in Long Crate Box | R 16 282.85 |
P-PORTABLE/1530 (KB) |
1500mm gantry bar with a 3000mm track base, packed in a long crate | (Compartment) MetalWise Lite 1500x3000 Gantry/Track Base in Long Crate Box, 3M | R 19 594.85 |
Gantry bars
The gantry bar length sets the cutting width.
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P-PORTABLE/G06 (KB) |
600mm travel gantry bar with THC and flame cutting fuel lines | 600mm Gantry Bar w. Flame Line (Aluminum Extrusion) for MetalWise Lite Plasma | R 5 336.00 |
P-PORTABLE/G13 (KB) |
1300mm travel gantry bar with THC and flame cutting fuel lines | 1300mm Gantry Bar w. Flame Line (Aluminum Extrusion) for MetalWise Lite Plasma | R 5 244.00 |
P-PORTABLE/G15 (KB) |
1500mm travel gantry bar with THC and flame cutting fuel lines | 1500mm Gantry Bar w. Flame Line (Aluminum Extrusion) for MetalWise Lite Plasma | R 5 796.00 |
Track bases
The track base length sets the cutting length. The jointable section can be added to make a longer track.
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P-PORTABLE/T06 (KB) |
600mm fixed length track base | 600mm Fixed Length Track Base for MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma | R 5 428.00 |
P-PORTABLE/T13 (KB) |
1300mm fixed length track base | 1300mm Fixed Length Track Base for MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma | R 8 096.00 |
P-PORTABLE/T18 (KB) |
1800mm fixed length track base | 1800mm Fixed Length Track Base for MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma | R 11 960.00 |
P-PORTABLE/T25 (KB) |
2500mm fixed length track base | 2500mm Fixed Length Track Base for MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma | R 11 040.00 |
P-PORTABLE/T30 (KB) |
3000mm fixed length track base | 3000mm Fixed Length Track Base for MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma | R 17 248.85 |
P-PORTABLE/T35 (KB) |
3500mm fixed length track base | 3500mm Fixed Length Track Base for MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma | R 20 240.00 |
P-PORTABLE/TS (KB) |
3000mm track section with a joint, to extend a track base | 3000mm Jointable Track Base Extension for MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma | R 6 992.00 |
Upgrades and accessories
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P-PORTABLE/E (KB) |
Touch easy panel upgrade for the controller | Easy Panel Upgrade for MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma | R 6 668.85 |
P-PORTABLE/HOLDER (KB) |
Angle adjustable torch holder | Angle Adjustable Touch Holder for MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma | R 573.85 |
P-THC/PORTABLE (KB) |
Torch height controller unit with precision ballscrew drive and motor | Torch Height Controller Unit (Precision Ballscrew Drive) for MetalWise Plasma, with Motor. Sensor NC (Normally CLose), Check Controller Polarity When Install | R 8 280.00 |
P-THC/PORTABLE/M (KB) |
Replacement 24V DC motor with gearbox for the THC | DC24V 230RPM Motor w. Gearbox Replacement for MetalWise Lite THC CNC Plasma | R 1 472.00 |
P-DIVIDER/L (KB) |
Arc voltage signal divider for the THC | Arc-Voltage THC Voltage Signal Divider for MetalWise Plasma Controller, F16305 | R 5 796.00 |
P-FLAME/L (KB) |
Replacement flame (oxy-fuel) cutting torch with connector and valves | Flame Cutting Torch w. Connector and Electromagnetic Valves for MetalWise Lite Plasma | R 2 576.00 |
P-RELAY/L (KB) |
Signal relay control unit with fuse | Signal Relay Control Unit with Fuse for MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma (No Relay Attached, GS2/GS4 Relay Needed) | R 1 288.00 |
P-WHEEL/L (KB) |
Set of 4 wheels for the control unit | 4 Wheels Set for MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma Control Unit | R 1 840.00 |
P-TABLE/1530/P (KB) |
1500x3000mm steel water cutting table | 1500×3000mm Water Cutting Steel Table for MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma, One Silicone Gasket Maker Needed for Water Sealing (Not Included) | R 21 160.00 |
Spare parts
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P-GEAR/L (KB) |
X/Y axis gear set, 8mm shaft, 18 teeth | Two Gears in a Set for MetalWise Lite Plasma X/Y Axis, 8mm Shaft 18 Teeth | R 726.80 |
AM-RACK/500/100 (KB) |
M1 steel gear rack, about 500mm | 1.00 Modulus M1 Straight-cut Gear Rack Steel ~500mm, for MetalWise Lite Plasma | R 331.20 |
AE-DRIVER/MS2 (KB) |
Stepper motor driver | DC Single-Phase Stepper Driver DM432C/DM542/M542C for MetalWise-Lite Plasma Motor | R 3 496.00 |
AE-MOTOR/57/23 (KB) |
57 series stepper motor | 57 Series Stepper Motor 4 Wires L2 Extra (May with Gear), for TruCUT Laser Z Axis, MetalWise Lite Plasma | R 2 300.00 |
AE-MOTOR/57/3S (KB) |
57 series three phase stepper motor with 6 lead socket | 57 Series Stepper Motor 6 Leads Socket, for V4 Y Axis, MetalWise Lite Plasma (May Include a Gear) | R 3 036.00 |
AE-POWER/24/10 (KB) |
220V to 24V 10A switched power supply | Generic 220V Switched Power Supply Output DC 24V 10A, for RayCUT, MetalWise-Lite, and up to 30W Fiber-Laser Marker | R 1 564.00 |
Complete MetalWise Lite machines
If you would rather buy a complete machine with its frame and table, these MetalWise Lite machines are in the Std Gantry Cutters part of the plasma range.
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P-1530 (KB) |
Complete MetalWise Lite 1500x3000mm plasma and flame cutting machine with THC | MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma/Flame Cutting Table 1500×3000mm with THC | R 28 520.00 |
P-1530P (KB) |
The same 1500x3000mm machine built as a dry or water cutting table | MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma/Flame Dry/Water Cutting Table 1500x3000mm, Stepper Motor, Flame Torch & Arc Voltage THC | R 49 670.80 |
P-2360 (KB) |
MetalWise Lite dual-support gantry for a 2300x6000mm cutting area | MetalWise Lite Due-Support Gantry CNC Plasma/Flame Cutting Table 2300×6000mm with THC in Crate Box | R 35 880.00 |
P-2360P (KB) |
The 2300x6000mm gantry complete with a steel water cutting table | MetalWise Lite Due-Support Gantry CNC Plasma/Flame Cutting Machine 2300x6000mm Complete, Steel Water Cutting Table | R 91 070.80 |
Prices are current Buythis prices including VAT from the product dump dated 2026-10-20. Some prices come from older dump entries (2026-04-03, 2026-05-13, 2026-10-16, 2026-10-17, 2026-10-18, 2026-10-19); confirm those on the product page. Check the product page before ordering, since prices change.
How to choose
- Sheet size. Pick a gantry bar a little wider than your sheet and a track base a little longer than it. For standard 1500x3000mm sheet the 1500x3000 kit matches; the 1300x2500 kit suits 1250x2500mm sheet.
- Where it will cut. A portable kit can be set up on site or over an existing table. If you want a fixed table that also catches the slag and fumes, add the 1500x3000mm water cutting table or buy a complete machine.
- Plasma or flame. Plasma is quicker and cleaner on thin and medium sheet. The flame torch (oxy-fuel) is for thick mild steel plate.
- Power unit. Choose a plasma power unit for the thickness you cut and the power supply at your workshop (Plasma Cutting Systems). A 220V unit is shown cutting 3mm mild steel on a portable table in the videos below.
- Compressed air. Air plasma needs a supply of clean, dry compressed air (Air Pumps & Compressors).
- Software. The cutting paths (NC code) are drawn on a computer; Fabricam software is used to make NC code for MetalWise CNC plasma cutters (see the related pages and videos below).
Videos
These videos from the AM.CO.ZA video dump show the MetalWise Lite portable machines being installed, used and cutting for customers:
- Introduce MetalWise Lite CNC Portable Plasma Cutting Machine, an introduction to the portable machine
- Install MetalWise Plasma Portable Table, a Video from Metalwise Lite Alike Manufacturer, installing the gantry bar and track base
- How to Use Plasma Portable Cutting Table, a Video from Metalwise Lite Alike Manufacturer, operating the portable cutting table
- How CNC Flame Cutting Works, a Training Video from Metalwise Lite Alike Manufacturer, flame (oxy-fuel) cutting on the same kind of machine
- MetalWise 65A 220V Plasma Cutter Cutting 3mm Mild Steel on MetalWise Portable CNC Plasma Table, a 220V power unit cutting 3mm mild steel on a portable table
- Unbox and Assemble MetalWise Lite Gantry Type CNC Plasma Cutting Table Factory Installtion Guide, unboxing and assembling a MetalWise Lite gantry table
- PQ Steel Fabrications Company Utilize MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma Cutter for Steel Cutting, a steel fabrication customer using the machine
- KlimatAir Air Conditioning & Ventilation Cut Galvanised Sheet by MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma Cutter, cutting galvanised sheet for air conditioning ducting
- MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma Cut 4mm Mild Steel for Truck Stop Block Making by Dolerite Construction, cutting 4mm mild steel for a construction company
- Parts Cut on Metalwise Lite CNC Plasma for Lesotho 50 Years of Independence Monument, monument parts cut on the machine
The other plasma sub-sections
- Cutting Systems: plasma power units with mechanized torches. In this knowledge base: Plasma Cutting Systems.
- Std Gantry Cutters: complete gantry machines with tables. In this knowledge base: Standard Gantry Cutters.
- High-Def Cutters: high definition plasma for cleaner, more accurate cuts. In this knowledge base: High Definition Cutters.
- Consumables: electrodes, nozzles, shields and swirl rings.
- Accessories: torches, leads, height controllers, control panels and cooling units.
- Spare Parts: repair parts for power units and CNC machines.
Related pages in this knowledge base
- Plasma Cutters
- Plasma Cutting Systems
- Plasma Standard Gantry Cutters
- Plasma High-Definition Cutters
- MetalWise
- AM.CO.ZA Introduces MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma Cutter (Most Affordable)
- Essential Machine for 2016 MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma Cutters
- This Animation Tells You About MetalWise Lite CNC Portable Plasma Cutter
- Fabricam Software Works Great with MetalWise CNC Plasma Cutters
- MetalWise CNC Plasma Not Just Plasma, Watch this Incredible Video of 30mm Steel Flaming Cutting
- Making IGBT CNC Plasma Cutter More Affordable for Garage Based Business Start-up
- Choosing The Right CNC Plasma Cutter - Part 1 (Let's Talk About It)
- Safety With CNC Plasma Cutters - Tips To Help Save Your Life And Health
- Air Pumps & Compressors