To get the most out of our investment in the XPR® system, we started using ProNest® with PlateSaver™ technology. Immediately our standard of service rose considerably.”
Metalgusa, Brazil
Plasma, PlateSaver
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Hypertherm is routinely named the number one cutting brand among steel service center executives. Why? The companies they operate are often called upon to cut a wide range of materials and thicknesses with varying levels of accuracy and cost. Some components are simply cut and delivered, while others require secondary levels of fabrication including assembly, welding, and even painting. A high-productivity alternative to oxyfuel, saws, or shears, Hypertherm systems ensure consistent, clean cut quality and precise edges – all of which are important to efficiency and profitability.
Overview
Hypertherm plasma systems offer unrivaled productivity and the lowest operating cost when cutting metal. Hypertherm waterjet systems are ideal for fine feature cutting on thin metal, jobs requiring tight cut tolerances, or the cutting of non-metal materials.
SureCut™ Technology and advanced long life consumables for Hypertherm, as well as non-Hypertherm, plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems are also important factors in making Hypertherm the industry’s top choice.
Typical uses include:
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Cutting steel plate to size
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Cutting steel rods and tubes to length
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Cutting and trimming square structural tubing
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Fine cutting of ornamental tubing
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Automated plate edge finishing of A, V, Y and K bevel angles for weld preparation
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Bevel cutting
Bevel cutting is cutting a part with an edge not perpendicular to the top of the piece. It is typically used to prepare plates or pipes for welding. Bevels can be cut at different angles and configurations, resulting in varying edge profiles.
Gouging
Plasma gouging – removing metal using a plasma arc – is similar to plasma cutting. A plasma arc between the torch and the workpiece melts the metal, and a gas jet blows away the molten material.
Marking
Marking metal to indicate bend or score lines, inventory numbers, or reference points for drilling or robotic processes is traditionally done with a hammer and punch, powder or ink, soapstone, or handheld engraving machines. Using plasma for marking during CNC processes offers many significant advantages.
Temporary attachment removal
Flush cutting with Powermax® plasma systems lets you cut closer to base materials than ever before, reducing costly, time consuming secondary operations. Cleaner cuts with less damage to the base metal saves costs in reusable temporary attachments.
CAM programming
CAM software helps drive the manufacturing process. CAD/CAM nesting software is typically used for programming mechanized flat plate cutting, offering fabricators and manufacturers a single software solution for all of their profile cutting needs. This combination solution provides all of the necessary functionality to complete the job, from CAD concept, to part preparation, to nesting, to numeric code output.
CNC programming
With built in cutting expertise, Hypertherm’s Computer Numeric Control solutions provide consistent product performance with our easy to learn and use Phoenix® software so operators make the optimal cut, every time.
Robot programming
Offline programming solutions to maximize robot productivity on high-mix, low-volume production runs. Reduce programming time, easily program parts of varying complexities, and eliminate the robot downtime associated with manual or teach pendant programming.