Description
HIGH DEFINITION PLASMA CUTTING
Plasma is rapidly becoming a preferred cutting technology worldwide. Plasma cutting ensures a faster cutting process then oxy-fuel at a lower thickness range and is possible with mild steel. The plasma source for the Voortman V808 robotic thermal cutting machine is equipped with the latest technology called High Definition plasma. The technology High Definition gives the plasma arc more stability and energy and even higher quality cutting results are possible.
The Voortman V808 offers advanced integration with High Definition plasma cutting with the Voortman Xtensive Hole Performance. Holes cut with Xtensive Hole Performance (thickness versus diameter 1:1 or less) comply with taper tolerances as defined in the EN 1090-2 and AISC.
OXY-FUEL CUTTING
The Voortman V808 robotic thermal cutting machine can optionally be delivered with an oxy-fuel cutting system. The thin and long design of the oxy-fuel torch enables it to reach parts of the profile, which the plasma torch cannot reach due to its size. Switching the oxy-fuel torch with a plasma torch and vice versa can be done in a minimal amount of time.
AUTOMATIC GAS CONTROL
For oxy-fuel cutting Voortman added proportional valves for automatic setting of pressures to eliminate manual intervention. Gas required for cutting is fed through a magnetic valve with backfire protection. An automatic ignition and pressure limiter on the burner unit prevents over pressurization of the system.
CUTTING THICK STEEL
Despite upcoming processes like laser cutting and plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting is still one of the most used cutting processes in the steel industry. The consumables are not expensive, the initial investment is relatively low and the process is simple. With a product thickness of more then 50 mm we will use oxy-fuel cutting.
