About Cnc Plasma Cutting

CNC (computer numerical control) plasma cutting has been around for 30 years, but only in the past decade has it become affordable enough for the small shop.

Plasma cutting is the fastest cutting process on carbon steel, aluminum, or stainless steel.
Plasma cutting can be combined with waterjet or oxy fuel on the same part.
Plasma cutting can be use for precision cutting on gauge material up to 6\rdblquote thick stainless.

What is plasma cutting?
Plasma cutting is a process used to cut steel, aluminum and other metals using a powerful electric arc and compressed air. The compressed air blows the arc through the material at 20,000fps leaving only a smooth clean edge behind.

1000 Series CNC Plasma

ESAB invented plasma cutting in 1955, and we've never stopped developing ways to make plasma cutters better and easier. ESAB's latest innovations in the plasma cutting process automation increase production with more consistent cut quality every time... regardless of operator skill level. ESAB also offers multi-process plasma machines combining Precision Plasma for intricate internal cuts and conventional plasma for external cuts providing you with faster cutting times and greater productivity. Programmable Cutting Parameters - ESAB fully integrates process and cutting equipment with our state-of-the-art Vision CNC controller and Columbus programming & nesting software. All plasma cutting parameters - gas and water flows, peirce time, speed, kerf, height control and cutting amperage, etc. - are consistent, repeatable cut quality. Manually choose parameter sets or allow the part program to call up multiple sets for completely automated set up. Precision Flow Control - ESAB's exclusive m3 plasma system features precise automatic gas control, integrated with the CNC for fast, accurate gas switching and regulation. Produces Precision, Production, or Sever quality cuts with the touch of a button. Patented Single Torch Cutting & Marking - Eliminate the need for a dedicated plasma marking system with the PT-36 Precision Plasma torch. Integration of the CNC, flow control, and power supply permits automatic switching from high-amp cutting to low-amp marking in seconds. Patented Plasma Pre-Stop - This feature shuts off the plasma cutter arc at the precise moment the cut ends to assure smooth leadouts and reduce blemishing of the cut surface. 400-Amp Dry Oxygen Plasma Cutting - Available since 1997, this capability permits piercing and cutting up to 1.5 inches in carbon steel. ESAB CNC Plasma Cutters or Plasma Cutting Tables are available in a number of styles, including:

The plasma cutting process, itself, is capable of almost surgical precision. It is the human hand that guides a manual plasma cutting torch that is responsible for the roughness sometimes seen in plasma cut pieces.

Today's CNC plasma cutting systems typically use the operator's personal computer to create the shapes to be cut and control the cutting machine. The resulting shapes are smoother than would be possible with a bandsaw, and can include intricate curves, inside cuts, and sharp corners.

Tracker CNC Plasma & Flame Cutting Systems are born from 15+ years of automated plasma & flame cutting experience. This experience is obvious in both the design and operation of our cutting tables & software. Our experience, passion, and ingenuity combine to offer the most intelligent, reliable, & simple cutting tables available. Our 2008 model year is no exception as we will offer Turn Key 4x4, 4x8, & 5x10 cnc plasma & flame cutting systems.

For companies looking for value in a Plasma cutter, the 1000 Series is the perfect solution.

1000 Series Plasma Standard Features: