CNC Plasma Cutting Tables

These machines that use numerically controlled or computerized numerically controlled technology combined with a table and a plasma cutting torch to cut metal, aluminum and other materials quickly and precisely into almost any shapes desired. Using coordinates supplied by the computer, a plasma torch positions itself over the table and cuts shapes defined by the parameters supplied by the computer. This is typically setup using a DXF Cut file of some sort.
The Plasma cutting process is used to cut steel of different thicknesses using a plasma torch. In this process, an inert gas is exhusted at high speed out of a small nozzle; while an electrical arc is formed through that gas from the nozzle to the surface being cut, turning much of that gas to plasma. The plasma is hot enough to melt the metal being cut and moves fast enough to blow molten metal away from the cut. Scroll down to see photos and specifications.
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The ESAB Silhouette 1000 is a low cost light duty cantilever plasma table cutting system ideally suited for a fabricating shop or maintenance department needing a high quality, photo-optical controlled shape cutting system. Optional Vision LE CNC.
• All the features combine into a system that gives the Silhouette 1000 the precision and stability needed for consistent accurate cutting. Rack-and-pinion drives, rugged cross beam and hardened round rails are standard equipment. Cutting and tracing widths of 4 or 6 feet (1219 and 1829 mm) are available. With optional rail extensions and extra tracing tables, length can be established as required for your application.
• A moveable tracing table and easy-to-use HL-90 Optical Tracer will let you cut parts faster and easier.
• The HL-90 will give you years of dependable service tracing lines as narrow as 0.030" (0.762 mm), at speeds from 2 - 118 inches per minute (50.8 - 3000 mm/m). Forward offset provides accurate corner cuts, while kerf compensation is adjustable up to ±1/8" (3 mm). Cutting parameters controlled from the HL-90 control panel include: direction of travel; speed; operating mode; power and cutting oxygen.
• The machine has enough capacity to accommodate up to five cutting stations. Station configurations can include four oxygen/fuel-gas torches, one plasma torch, or a combination of up to four oxygen/fuel-gas stations and one plasma station. Optional motorized lifts are available as well as a festoon system to ease cable and hose movement along the rail.
• Add the optional Vision LE CNC to the Silhouette 1000 and automate your cutting operations. The cutting process will be faster, more accurate and more productive. Part programs can be created directly from templates. All cutting functions and machine travel are controlled quickly and accurately. In addition, parts can be nested to increase efficient material use.

• Rack-and-Pinion Drive In Both Axes
• Cradle Mounted Round Rail System
• Standard 15' (4572 mm) Rail System Yields 12' (3657 mm) of Machine Travel
• Five Station Capacity
• Moveable Tracing Table
• HL-90 Optical Tracer With Command Mark Slowdown
• Tracing Speeds From 2 - 118 inches per minute (50 - 3000 mm/min)
• Positive Pattern Catch of Ink or Good Quality Pencil Drawings
• Kerf Compensation up to +/- 0.125" (3 mm)
• Forward Offset For Accurate Corner Cuts
• Tracer Mounted Machine Controls (Machine Direction, Cutting Speed, Operating Mode, Power On/Off)
• Automatic Cutting Oxygen Shut Off
• Plates Up To 4" Thick (100 mm) Can Be Cut With a Single Oxygen/Fuel-Gas Torch
• Stationary Cross Drive With Moveable Torch Slide Bar
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The optional ESAB's Vision LE is a high performance PC-based control designed specifically for cutting machines. It is fast, easy to use, and offers features that are focused on plate cutting. The Vision LE is the ideal control for a wide range of machines, from entry level to large gantries. It provides a graphical user interface on a PC based system that is as reliable as it is simple. On screen graphics and hardware features like the soft-key menu and speed potentiometer make it easier to operate by putting the necessary controls at your fingertips. The Vision LE also has many advanced features not found in competitive controls, such as multi-tasking, program parking, plate alignment, program graphics with real-time display of running point, graphical shape library, high speed dry-run, and kerf override.

ESAB Vision LE Features:
• High Speed Motion Control and I/O Control Hardware with 1 ms Servo Update Time, and built-in 3 Axis support for dual-side drive gantries.
• PC-Based Processor with 16 MBytes part program storage, allows instant access to hundreds of part programs or nests.
• Advanced Motion Control algorithms use velocity feedforward compensation, s-curve evaluation, acceleration/deceleration based on radius or angle of intersection, and kerf overlap avoidance.
• Speed Potentiometer - Provides easier, more accurate control of cutting speed, and is always accessible.
• Sealed Keypanel with Easy Touch buttons are easy to feel, and give a positive "click" when pressed. Durable panel is sealed against dust and liquid.
• Teach Trace Interface - Connects directly to the Video Path or other competitive tracers to allow trace-and-cut or trace-and-record.
• Part Program Graphics - On screen graphics show real-time tool position during program execution, graphical selection of shape library programs, graphical preview of dimensioned shapes and graphics-to-text program editor.
• Exclusive Library of 51 Shapes - Simple user interface allows the operator to graphically select the desired shape, enter the required dimensions, then see a graphical preview of the part before storing the new program.
• Step & Repeat - Automatically cut an array of parts by entering X and Y repetition values.
• Mirror Image & Part Rotation - Rotate a part to any angle, or mirror in either axis.
• Kerf On The Fly / Kerf Override - Cut width path compensation is fast, and kerf width can be changed during program execution. This allows the operator to fine tune part size, for more accurate parts, less scrap, and less setup time.

The EZ Cut Plasma Tables are a low cost medium duty machine with years of research, development and engineering providing the customer with a piece of mind that you are getting the most CNC plasma cutting technology for your money. The EZ Cut CNC software is user friendly, reliable and has all the functionality you will need to get up and running fast. Combine this with unlimited CNC plasma table support, free onsite plasma cutter training & onsite plasma table installation and your choice is clear.
American Machine Tools offers four models of EZ Cut CNC plasma cutter tables for your metal cutting and shape cutting jobs. These automated plasma cutters are manufactured using fully welded steel table legs and heavy duty bearings with only the highest quality materials and components. Our CNC plasma cutting machines are paired with your choice of Hypertherm or Thermal Dynamics plasma cutting torches to give you high definition plasma cutting capability with quick and efficient cutting.

Click to Request a Quote for the EZ Cut 2300 - 4 x 4 feet Click to Request a Quote for the EZ Cut 4600 - 4 x 8 feet Click to Request a Quote for the EZ Cut 7200 - 5 x 10 feet Click to Request a Quote for the EZ Cut 10000 - 6 x 12 feet • EZ Cut Job Console™ operator interface • EZ Cut G Code™ programming software • EZ Cut 2545 EZ Control - 4 axis Motion Control System • GHz computer with 19" monitor • Standard Ethernet or RS232 direct connections • Extruded aluminum frame with welded steel leg supports for strength and stiffness. • Automatic Torch Height Control • Powerful dual X-axis 2 phase high speed drive motors • DualVee™ bearings for maximum rigidity and contamination resistance • Onsite training in USA (and Canada) • Onsite installation in USA (and Canada) • Integrates with Hypertherm plasma cutters Hypertherm Powermax85 Standard duty plasma Hypertherm Powermax1650 Heavy duty plasma

Base Frame: with reinforced fully welded steel support legs. The base frame is fabricated using 10mm thick aerospace grade aluminum with precision extruded bearing datums. It has an integrated pan/fume extraction plenum and reinforced steel leg supports.

Gantry: The Gantry is engineered for maximum stiffness using high quality aluminum extrusion. The 10mm wall thickness and 6 x 8 rectangular tube structure combine to make the gantry extremely rigid. Precision references for the linear bearings are extruded in the design.

End trucks: Cast aluminum gantry supports are used to hold X-axis drive motors and bearings. The supports are machined on a four axis horizontal machining center to ensure that they are parallel and perpendicular. Castings provide extremely stable support for the gantry.

Bearings: Self-contained recirculating DualVee™ bearings are used on all axes. This is ideal for plasma systems because the bearings themselves are isolated from the environment while the rolling contact between the wheel and track sweeps debris aside.

Drive Motor System: The 2 phase digital, brush less, synchronous electric motors EZ Cut has selected for the 2300 Plasma have undergone extensive testing. The inductance and resistance of the windings are optimized for system smoothness. The integrated digital motor drives have also been optimized to run these motors efficiently.

Zero Backlash Gearbox: The X axis drive transmissions are manufactured using an aluminum casting and feature steel cable reinforced urethane belt-drives. The output pinions are supported by a dual bearing arbor with wide bearing separation for better stiffness.

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