1.1   Precision Cutting Table with Extra Heavy I Beam Constructed Frame

The precision heavy-duty cutting table will have a 8' X 24' effective cutting area. The unitized, one-piece table frame is constructed to withstand heavy plate that is either to be plasma or oxy cut.  W-12 I-beams run the length and W-4 I beams run the width of the table creating a grid frame design. This grid frame is then supported by W-12 I-beams that run the width of the table resulting in an extremely rugged machine frame.

The Monarch machine is equipped with high tech, precision dual linear guides and precision oil filled worm gear drives with digital motors to produce precise movement of the precision machined tubular gantry.  Sharp, crisp motion produces the most accurate parts obtainable with plasma cutting.  The gantry is driven with a double rack and pinion drives. This drive consists of high-speed digital servo motors which enable the machine to traverse at speeds in excess of 2000 ipm while continuing to provide superior positioning and cornering capabilities, even at maximum torch cutting speeds. The torch carriage is also a rack and pinion drive with precision oil filled worm gear drives that rides on the gantry, again on two sets of linear guides.  This design also ensures excellent positioning accuracy, which is enhanced by the built-in home position.  The cutting table is equipped with a zoned electronically controlled exhaust system.

1.2   Vicon Microprocessor PC Controller

Vicon machines use a computer as the machine controller, for speed and versatility.  It is multi-tasking, meaning the programming, loading of new programs, and editing can be done at the machine while it is operating. Prior computer knowledge is not needed since the machine is operated through the eight function buttons on the computer, which again are easier to operate than other types of machine controls.  The sheet being worked on is clearly displayed on the monitor at the machine, as is the cutting table.  This allows the operator to see the cutting patterns prior to and during the cutting process.  Over the lifetime of the equipment, machine controllers eventually become obsolete, while computers are always available.

Dell PC Controller

- Microsoft Windows® 10 Professional                     - Core 2 Duo 3.3 GHZ Processor

- 250 GB Hard Drive for program and data storage  - 4 GB SDRAM  
- 17” LCD Flat Panel Display Color Monitor            - 256 MB Flash Drive USB Key

1.3   Vicon ViSoft Cutting Software

Plasma Automation Inc. both builds the Vicon Plasma Cutting Systems and develops its own copyrighted Vicon Cutting Software.  This ensures excellent customer support since all the service is handled by one source.  The system accepts a DXF file import from most other programming or CAD systems.  The Vicon program is compatible with Windows® 10 Operating System.

Super Nest, in the Vicon Cutting Program for Windows is extremely cost efficient in that it utilizes material to the fullest.  Individual parts are rotated and fitted together according to actual shape resulting in more parts per sheet, in the quickest possible time.

Standard Software Features

·       Menu-driven for ease of use; letter codes for speed.  "Quick key" commands help both the novice and expert achieve efficiency.  Commonsense software requires no computer experience but excels with expertise.

• "Sketch" CAD program for programming of any special parts.
• CAD "2D Downloading".  Accepts 2D DXF files produced by any CAD system and then converts the file into Vicon machine language.
• Nesting with automatic or interactive, rotate, group, zoom, copy, and more - with a mouse.
• Nesting segmentation of oversized fittings with no size or shape restrictions.
• Standard shapes and fittings as listed on the enclosed Vicon Fitting List.

1.4 Plasma Power Supply

Hypertherm HPR130XD HyPerformance Plasma System includes the Automatic Gas Console enabling Hypertherm’s True Hole TM technology.  Maximum recommended dross free production capacity 5/8”.  Please refer to the enclosed brochure for detailed specifications. 

1.5 Torch Height Control

Vicon Torch Arc Height Control System.  This microprocessor-based torch height control system is designed to accurately set the initial piercing height and control the torch-to-work distance of a plasma torch during the cutting operation.   

1.6 Collision Protection Device

This unit will stop the machine in the event the torch gets caught on the material; thus saving the torch head from damage