Plasma profiling unit
January 1st 2007 At its Birmingham facility, IMS (International Metal Service) UK specialises in the supply of abrasionresistant and high-yield, high strength steel plate and profiles. By investing in an ESAB Suprarex SXE-P 4000 machine with a high quality plasma system and ESAB Vision 55 CNC controller, the company has improved its production efficiency and reduced reliance on external suppliers for lasercut components. To maximise machine versatility, as well as the precision plasma head, it also has a Cooljet gas cutting torch that is said to cut faster than conventional gas cutters and has an extended nozzle life. The plasma head cuts with near-laser quality, producing high definition components from plates up to 25mm thick (30mm can be cut if the finish is less critical). IMS specified twin fume extraction cutting tables and, with the configuration IMS has in place, the Suprarex can cut plates up to 6m long by 2.5m wide. More articles from ESAB Cutting Systems: | 
