Retrofits

CNC Plasma & Oxy-Fuel Machine Retrofit Systems

Modernize your existing cutting table at half the cost of a new machine.

Is your plasma or oxy-fuel cutting machine suffering from outdated controls and frequent downtime? You don’t need to replace the whole system. Your machine’s heavy steel frame and rails rarely wear out.

Since 1993, Plasma Technologies has engineered premium CNC retrofit packages that replace unreliable legacy electronics with state-of-the-art motion controls—turning your aging machinery into a high-speed production powerhouse.

5' x 10' Koike

Why Retrofit? Better Than Buying New.

  • Half the Price of New: Get the exact same cutting speed, edge quality, and reliability of a brand-new machine at 40% to 60% less capital expense.

  • You Already Own the Steel: The most expensive components are the gantry and bed. Don’t pay to replace perfectly good steel when you can simply upgrade the “brains.”

  • Minimal Shop Disruption: Avoid massive rigging costs and weeks of lost production. Retrofits utilize your existing footprint and can often be installed over a weekend.

40' X 100' Esab

Our Retrofit Solutions

We offer tailored packages to fit your exact machine size, application, and budget.

1. Heavy-Duty Industrial Retrofits (Large Machines)

Engineered for massive multi-axis gantries, heavy-plate cutting, and complex multi-torch setups.

  • Supported Brands: Expert upgrades for MG, AKS, SATO, ESAB, Messer, Koike, and more.

  • Premium Control: Replaces obsolete controllers (Burny, Allen-Bradley, MG Navigators) with high-performance AC Servo Drive Systems.

2. NEW: LC-1 Affordable HVAC Retrofit (Small-to-Medium Machines)

Industrial-grade performance at an accessible price point, specifically engineered for 2-to-3 axis sheet metal and HVAC cutting tables.  This is not another flashy retrofit.

  • Perfect Fit: Optimized for 5×10’ up to 8×30’ tables from brands like Lockformer, Cybermation, and Vicon.

  • Genuine Hypertherm Tech: Features the Hypertherm EDGE Connect Digital CNC and a rugged 15” touchscreen.

  • True Industrial Grade: Uses commercial brushless AC servo drives—not cheap, hobby-grade stepper motors or laptop controls.

The Plasma Technologies Advantage

  • Safety Compliant: Built using premium components compliant with CSA Model Code SPE 1000 standards.

  • Full Support: Includes precision alignment, on-site operator training, a 1-year warranty, and lifetime phone support.

  • CNC Trade-In Program: Get $500 to $1,000 USD in credit when you trade in your old, qualifying CNC controller.

Ready to Upgrade Your Cutting Machine?

Don’t let outdated electronics halt your production. Tell us about your machine today for a fast, custom quote.