Precision Hole Technology for plasma cutting machines
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products announces its CNC plasma cutting machines are now available with Precision Hole Technology, an integrated set of systems that improve hole cutting cylindricity as well as delivering the highest possible edge quality.
This system takes advantage of the advanced gas control capabilities already available in the company’s m3 Plasma systems by capturing the best hole cutting techniques in ESAB’s new Columbus.NET programming software. Precision Hole Technology also uses the company’s unique encoder-based height control, as well as the VISION 5x series of CNCs.
This technology is available on the company’s new cutting machines and can also be retrofitted on many existing machines in the field. The new Precision Hole Technology, in conjunction with the new process control database, automatically produces the highest quality plasma cut holes on mild steel up to 1 in. thick, for hole sizes down to 1:1 ratio without manual intervention. An important part of Precision Hole Technology is the automatic height control system that sets and maintains the optimum torch height during hole cutting.
ESAB’s PB-MB-1 Plasma Station features an encoder that accurately measures the torch height as it retracts from the plate. The CNC uses this distance information to maintain the proper height while cutting a small hole, without relying on arc voltage. This eliminates the effects of arc voltage delay, electrode wear, and slug dropouts.
www.esab.ca
www.esabcutting.com
This technology is available on the company’s new cutting machines and can also be retrofitted on many existing machines in the field. The new Precision Hole Technology, in conjunction with the new process control database, automatically produces the highest quality plasma cut holes on mild steel up to 1 in. thick, for hole sizes down to 1:1 ratio without manual intervention. An important part of Precision Hole Technology is the automatic height control system that sets and maintains the optimum torch height during hole cutting.
ESAB’s PB-MB-1 Plasma Station features an encoder that accurately measures the torch height as it retracts from the plate. The CNC uses this distance information to maintain the proper height while cutting a small hole, without relying on arc voltage. This eliminates the effects of arc voltage delay, electrode wear, and slug dropouts.
www.esab.ca
www.esabcutting.com
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