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Lockformer VulcanPlus Plasma Cutting System

The Lockformer VulcanPlus Plasma Cutting System is the benchmark in plasma cutting systems. Loaded with features for unmatched accuracy and precision, this system also has a capacity of 3/8″ and 1/2″ mild steel with a positioning speed of 3,000 IPM Max — the fastest cutting, positioning, and traversing times in the industry. The fixture-welded 3″ x 3″ steel tube construction ensures the frame will be as perfectly aligned today it will be years from now. The virtually indestructible plug-in components are standard and everything is protected — motors and drive systems are never exposed. Plus, the three (3) servo motors, planetary gears, and single-shaft belt are the most accurate in the industry.

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The Lockformer VulcanPlus Plasma Cutting System is the benchmark in plasma cutting systems. Loaded with features for unmatched accuracy and precision, this system also has a capacity of 3/8″ and 1/2″ mild steel with a positioning speed of 3,000 in/min Max — the fastest cutting, positioning, and traversing times in the industry. The fixture-welded 3 x 3 steel tube construction ensures the frame will be as perfectly aligned today it will be years from now. The virtually indestructible plug-in components are standard and everything is protected — motors and drive systems are never exposed. Plus, the three (3) servo motors, planetary gears, and single-shaft belt are the most accurate in the industry.

Easy to Use

  • Easy to identify one-piece cartridge consumables are color-coded by process to eliminate parts mix-up and simplify consumable inventory management.
  • New SmartSYNC™ torches with the Hypertherm cartridge automatically set the correct amperage and operating mode, eliminating setup errors.
  • End of life detection lets the operator know when it’s time to change the cartridge.

Minimizes Operating Costs

  • Simplified operation minimizes downtime, troubleshooting, waste and training time.
  • Advanced cartridge consumable design provides up to twice the life for hand cutting and improved quality over life in mechanized setups compared to standard consumables.
  • Access cartridge data for performance tracking, analyzing usage patterns.

System features:

  • All Premium “plug-in” components
  • Fixture-welded, 3″ x 3″ steel tubing framework
  • Stand-alone control console
  • All axis home positioning using motor torque measurement
  • 8” x 8” steel table leg pads with leveling feature

Drive features:

  • Dual Y drive
  • Double deck, 24 strand steel, precision reinforced radial timing belts
  • HIWIN® linear x-axis bearing and way
  • 3″ diameter x 128″ long, turned, ground and polished Y-axis guidance rail
  • Precision cam followers
  • X-axis brush guard
  • Steel enclosed housing for X-axis servo drive motor

Hypertherm PowerMax65 Sync Plasma Cutter features:

  • 50% duty cycle at 65 amp output
  • Solid-state inverter power supply with output variable from 20 to 65 amps optimum performance on thickness from 28 gauge to 3/4″ metal
  • Conical flow nozzle increases arc energy density for superior cut quality with little dross
  • Patent-pending shield reduces dross buildup and enables smoother drag cutting for a better cut
  • Hypertherm-shielded nozzle design to increase consumable life
  • Universal power supply 220V AC single phase power supply
  • CNC interface and fast-connect torch connection increases versatility
  • Power-cool design cools internal components more effectively for greater system reliability and improved uptime
  • Full 3 year power supply warranty and a 1-year torch warranty

Machine Control features:

  • B&R Machine Controller built for demanding industrial duty applications
  • Lockformer 759 CNC-TS control system with 15″ color graphic industrial touch screen
  • Windows 10 VS Control software architecture
  • Digital drive devices
  • Manual speed increase/decrease override
  • Kerf compensation
  • Auto home sense to set 0/0 automatically
  • Automatic corner slow down
  • Brushless AC servo motors with resolver feedback
  • Remote safety stop switches and current limiting drives for safety

Table features:

  • 1/4″ steel plate table perimeter
  • 3″ x 16 ga. CRS, multi-directional X or Y sheet support slats
  • Slats can be configured for either “side-load” or “endload” of the table
  • Exclusive gull-wing table design
  • Rectangular exhaust plenum at the back end of the table for easy access connection
  • 10″ x 12″ table exhaust ducting of 20 gauge galvanized TDC four bolt connector
  • Strategically located emergency stops [1 = controller; 1 = x-axis carriage]
  • 3 surface milled “L” bracket sheet stops

Software and Computer includes:

  • Rectangular, drop cheek, square to round
  • Round and oval complete
  • Super and manual segmenting
  • Automatic shape nesting and rotational nesting for minimum scrap
  • Holes cutting in fittings/round/slot/square/oval
  • 3-D picture preview and flat pattern layout
  • Splitter vanes
  • Rod re-enforcing holes cut in fitting
  • Insulating cutting software
  • Vulcan parts (special shape CAD program)
  • Two user input station license
  • Easily create and customize — color-coded labels and reports
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Operating System
  • Two printers

Specifications

Software / Computer System: Windows 10® Professional PC with 19″ Monitor and Printer

Machine Control: 7590 CNC-TS and 15″ Color Graphic Industrial Touch Screen

Cutting Unit: Hypertherm PowerMax 65 Sync

Cutting Capacity: 3/8″ mild steel or 1/4″ mild steel

Speed: Positioning speed and max cutting speed are the same at 3,000 in/min

Cutting Area and Table Capacity:

  • Standard: 5 ft x 10 ft
  • Optional: 5 ft x 20 ft
  • Table Capacity: 1,000 lbs

Dimensions / Weight:

  • Length: 164″
  • Width: 81″
  • Height: 58″ ( 5 ft x 10 ft table)
  • Weight: 2,700 lbs

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