Thermal Dynamics, an ESAB brand, launched its new Cutmaster® 50+ and Cutmaster 70+ manual plasma cutting systems in booth W3801 at FABTECH, October 15 – 17 in Orlando, Florida. Cutmaster 50+ has a recommended pierce and cut capacity of 5/8 in. and severs metal up to 1 ¼-in. thick. It has a rated cutting output of 50A at 60% duty cycle and weighs 35.3 lbs. The Cutmaster 70+ has a recommended pierce and cut capacity of ¾ in. and severs metal up to 1-½ in. It has a rated cutting output of 70A at 60% duty cycle and weighs 35.3 lbs. Both machines are available in 110V – 240V 1ph and 480V 3ph primary power versions and come with an SL60 1Torch™, long-life Black Series consumables and a 15-ft. cable.
“The Cutmaster 50+ and Cutmaster 70+ feature our signature 4.3-inch TFT LCD display, which we paired with a glove-friendly knob for selecting and setting parameters,” says Jay Misas, Senior Product Manager, ESAB. “These machines also offer a built-in 14-pin CPC port for easy CNC mechanization. Smaller fabricators have told us that they want the flexibility to switch between manual and mechanized cutting to maximize utilization of their machines.”
For straight line cutting and gouging applications controlled with a simple Start/Stop switch, fabricators can add the ESAB MechPak, which includes a 180-degree (“straight”) torch and all required hardware to allow precision setup and control for many semi-automated applications. The MechPak is compatible with all Cutmaster plasma systems with an ATC-style torch connection.
TFT Display
Through the TFT display, Cutmaster 50+ and 70+ users can access, set and see such features as normal and grate cutting mode and 2T (standard) or 4T (“trigger latch”) mode. The 4T mode allows the operator to press and release the trigger and cut without holding the trigger, reducing hand fatigue on long cuts. The torch also features a “double-tap” trigger; tapping the trigger twice shuts the gas solenoid valve, extending the cutting time when using small portable cylinders of compressed air or nitrogen. Other features include automatic inlet/outlet air pressure detection, automatic post-cut air purge to extend consumables life and an automatic voltage detection function, which sets maximum output amperage based on primary power, optimizing cutting performance.
With their three-handle design, all machines in the Cutmaster “+” series provide portability, protection and convenient cable organization. Their IP23S housing handles rugged environments, making the machines suitable for industrial and general fabrication, light fabrication, industrial production and manufacturing, automotive bodies, agricultural equipment, HVAC, repair/maintenance, pipeline, and training schools.
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