New features for m3 plasma cutting system

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17th July 2009

Source: ESAB

Small to medium-sized sub-contracting and manufacturing companies are now benefiting from the advantages of plasma cutting thanks to the falling costs and continually improving technology. ESAB Cutting Systems’ m3 plasma cutting system is a complete high-performance system that is quick and easy to install and demands little in terms of operation and maintenance. It offers a wide range of functions including marking and labeling and new cutting torch features have widened the scope of applications and improved cutting quality.

The latest PT-36 plasma torch can replace up to three single-purpose torches and consumes fewer wear parts. It enables the m3 plasma™ to carry out high-quality precision cutting and marking of thick plate. The torch can handle cuts of the widest variety of geometrical shapes, bevel cutting with a weld bevel angle of 0 to +/- 45°, as well as the most common marking and labelling tasks.

The cutting thickness depends on the m3 plasma™ power source used and ranges between two and a maximum of 60mm in constructional steel, stainless steel and aluminium. As an option, the PT-36 plasma torch can now be upgraded for cuts up to 150mm in stainless steel and aluminium.

The m3 plasma™ system also uses ESAB’s so-called shield gas technology, in which a secondary gas, such as oxygen or nitrogen, is used alongside the plasma gas, circulating around the arc and providing it with a protective, stabilising shell. The result is an exceptionally fine, accurate arc that has greater density and stability in comparison to conventional processes. This leads to higher cutting speeds, more precise cut edges and high quality cut surfaces.

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