ESAB high performance control is designed for profile cutting

ESAB Automation Vision 51 numerical control is a high performance PC-based control, designed specifically for cutting machines. It is fast and easy to use and offers features that are focused on plate cutting. Along with the graphics, the Vision 51 shows the outside dimensions of the part and gives the operator an extraordinary level of control for shape cutting. The Vision 51 has many advanced features such as multi-tasking, program parking, plate alignment, program graphics with real time display of running point, graphics shape library and kerf override. In addition, it has an 8-position joystick for easy, fast machine positioning. The sealed key panel has Easy Touch buttons which are easy to feel and give a positive “click” when pressed. There is a durable panel that is sealed against dust and liquid. Part program/on screen graphics show real time tool position during program execution, graphical selection of shape library programs, graphical preview of dimensioned shapes and graphics to text program and coloured graphics for contrast. Showing the parts graphically, allows the user to confirm, immediately, the cutting operation. The operator checks the part before starting and can minimise scrap parts. This feature also reduces production time because, being able to see the part graphically, reduces the number of dry and test runs. The Vision 51 is a network-compatible numerical control system and its particular strength is the control of complex processes, ensuring reliable reproducible quality, even under heavy-load industrial conditions.