Cut Shapes Effectively on Large Plates

Designed for long service life and low maintenance requirements, the Hydrocut LX features digital AC drives and precision heavy-duty gearboxes. The sturdy gantry features all-steel construction with machined mating surfaces and rides on a floor mounted heavy-duty 85 lb crane rail system.

Both X and Y axes are protected with bellows covers to keep abrasive materials and moisture away from the rails. The machine achieves accurate speed control down to 0.1 ipm (2.5 mm/min) up to 1,400 ipm (35,560 mm/min) and is available in cutting widths from 8 ft to 18 ft (2.4 m to 5.4 m) and working lengths up to 56 ft (17 m).

Standard equipment includes the Vision T5 touch-screen CNC. This control is easy to learn, easy to use and features a built-in process database that simplifies all process tool setup by automatically setting all parameters based on selection of material type and thickness. The Windows®-based Vision T5 CNC also provides network connectivity and USB support.

The Hydrocut LX is available with a choice of 60,000 psi waterjet intensifier pumps up to 200 hp. The cutting station features the KMT AUTOLINE II™ Abrasive Cutting Nozzle and FEEDLINE IV Abrasive Metering System.

Cutting is automated with the programmable Automatic Height Control system that can operate in three different modes, depending on the type of parts and material being cut. The gantry clearance and vertical lifter stroke will allow cutting materials up to six inches thick.

This machine is one of the new global platforms built in the Florence modular manufacturing facility. The system is built with many of the same electrical, tool station, and process modules as the company’s other plasma and oxyfuel cutting machines, which means ESAB can provide better service and support over the life of the machine.

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products is one of the world’s largest and most experienced manufacturers of welding and cutting equipment and welding filler metals. www.esab-cutting.com