With a maximum cut capability of 50 mm, the iSeries plasma power sources will benefit those using stainless steel. In many cases, the iSeries will create new opportunities for applications previously dominated by laser and water-jet cutting.
Thanks to the Water Mist Secondary (WMS) process, which uses nitrogen as the plasma gas and tap water for shielding, the iSeries power sources cuts up to three times faster and reduces the cost-per-cut by 20% or more, compared to systems using argon-hydrogen for the plasma gas. Most importantly, the higher productivity and lower cost-per-cut do not compromise cut quality.
HeavyCut technology ensures cut quality and precision performance are “excellent”, meaning that parts can go directly from the cutting table to welding or fabrication, without the need for expensive secondary operations. The iSeries achieves a cut quality of ISO Class 3 or better on stainless steel from gauge to 50 mm thick, noticeably reducing bevel. It is also capable of piercing plate up to 50 mm thick.
The iSeries is available in 100 to 400 A configurations and one of the advantages is the upgradeability. If customers purchase a 100, 200 or 300 A model, they can subsequently upgrade it by purchasing StepUp inverter block modules that can be installed by a field engineer in less than 30 minutes.
The maximum output is 400 A but, even when a power source is rated at this maximum, the current output can still be turned right down to 5 A for cutting thin sheet. Should an inverter block malfunction, indicated via the LED display, cutting can continue with the remaining blocks.
