Singapore - ESAB Welding & Cutting Products announced the launch of its ESAB Cutmaster® Series of portable air plasma cutting systems, which range in output from 20 to 120 amps and produce a recommended "quality" cut on material from 6 mm to 40 mm. ESAB Cutmaster plasma cutters are among the lightest and most compact in the industry, making them highly portable and easy to store.
With ESAB Cutmaster products, the recommended cut capacity equals the system's true cut capacity. A recommended cut has a smooth cut face with little or no dross and requires little or no rework or grinding, all of which improve productivity and quality. ESAB Cutmaster products provide additional output when needed, offering a maximum cut thickness that ranges from 60 to 150% greater than the recommended cut. As a result, they eliminate the concept of having to "buy up," or purchase a machine larger than end-users actually need.
Four products in the ESAB Cutmaster Series (the 60, 80, 100 and 120) share common features. These include a tubular "roll bar" that protect the front and rear of the power supply for durability, as well as make the unit easier to carry. A trigger latch feature prevents hand fatigue during longer cuts, as it allows the operator to release the trigger while the system keeps cutting. Color-coded LEDs on the front panel indicate pressure status and setup errors. The Auto Pilot Restart feature instantly reignites the pilot arc while cutting expanded metals such as grates and chain link fences. Each unit comes standard with the industry-leading 1Torch (6.1 or 15.2 m cable options), but they also accept mechanised and automated torches.
For primary power and location flexibility, the ESAB Cutmaster 40 enables users to switch from 1-phase, 208 – 230VAC primary power to 110VAC primary. This unit produces a genuine cut on 12 mm material, cuts a maximum thickness of 15 mm material and weighs only 11.8 kg.