Koike Aronson, Inc

PlatePro

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Quick-Specs:

  • 5', 6', and 8' Cutting Widths
  • 10', 12', 20', and 24' Cutting Lengths
  • Water or Downdraft Table Options
  • 6" Table Capacity
  • 45-200amp Plasma Systems
  • Optional Oxy-Fuel, Scribe

The PlatePro: an affordable and user-friendly metal plate cutting machine designed to excel in limited spaces. This versatile machine harnesses the power of both plasma and oxy-fuel cutting technologies to deliver efficient metal cutting solutions. Customization is a breeze with the guidance of a KOIKE Cutting Machine Specialist, ensuring a seamless installation and operation experience.

The PlatePro features a robust rail system and a multi-tool station configuration, available in various sizes to provide precise movement even at its impressive rapid traverse speed of 800 IPM. With the capacity to accommodate up to four tool stations, it offers the flexibility of dual plasma, oxy-fuel, or combined systems, showcasing its excellence in both cutting processes.

Features and Standard Equipment:

  • Operator Console:
    • Hard-wired switches for selecting oxy-fuel station, oxy-fuel processes, and gas system control.
  • Emergency Stop Button:
    • E-Stop button quickly and safely shuts off machine motion and cutting process, including oxy-fuel gases to the torches.

PlatePro Offers FlashCut CAD/CAM/CNC PRO Software:

  • CAD drawing package highlights:
    • Simple shape menu.
    • Manipulate simple shapes into parts you need.
    • DXF and DWG import.
    • Fix drawing tool.
    • CAD layer support.
    • Centerline image import.
    • Silhouette image input.
    • DXF export.
    • Advanced text true type font support.
  • CAM package highlights:
    • True shape multipart nesting.
    • Plasma/Oxy/Marking process support.
    • Material database (cut chart support).
  • CNC package highlights:
    • Jump to line.
    • Allows for easy torch placement on large nests or parts.
    • Dynamic torch height control.
    • Process parameter manipulation.
    • Full view of nests or part with real-time tracking.
  • Slave Carriage Band Clamp:
    • Allows easy and accurate placement and spacing of tools such as oxy-fuel and plasma torches.
  • Linear Way and Heat Shields:
    • Replaceable linear roundway provides for a smooth and accurate cutting motion. Heavy-duty heat shields protect the machine from heat and sparks.
  • Maintenance Free Guide Rollers:
    • Sealed bearings for linear roundway.
  • Rail Axis Cable Carrier:
    • Mounted to the rail pedestal weldment. The cable carrier keeps all hoses & cables organized during machine movement.
  • Rail Axis Drive Rail:
    • Precision ground rail and rigid pedestal weldment provides the stability for smooth and accurate machine motion.
  • Rail Axis & Cross Axis Limit Switches:
    • Used for over-travel as well as homing of the machine.
  • Large Diameter Drive Pinions:
    • Large diameter pinions offer accurate and smooth machine motion.

 

PLASMA OPTIONS:

  • Hypertherm® powermax65:
    • Production Pierce 1/2” Mild Steel
  • Hypertherm® powermax85:
    • Production Pierce 5/8" Mild Steel
  • Hypertherm® powermax105:
    • Production Pierce 3/4" Mild Steel
  • Hypertherm® powermax125:
    • Production Pierce 1" Mild Steel
  • Hypertherm® MAXPRO 200:
    • Production Pierce 1” Mild Steel (Liquid Cooled Torch)

 

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:

  • Manual Plasma Bevel Station:
    • Bevel in the rail axis only.
    • Non-contour mechanical adjustment from +/- 0 - 45°.
  • Laser Pointer:
    • Allows the operator a visual indicator for plate alignment and torch positioning.
  • Pneumatic Dot-Peen Pin Stamp Marker Station:
    • Carbide-tipped variable-speed punch for marking bend lines, layout lines, drill locations, and alphanumeric text as small as 1/4” high.

 

OXY-FUEL SYSTEMS & OPTIONS

  • Oxy-Fuel Torch Stations (Up to three stations available):
    • Model “G” motorized lifter, 6-inch (150 mm) stroke at 40 IPM.
    • All stations are controlled from the Operator console. Standard 500L Koike torch with three cutting tips.
  • HI-LO Oxy-Fuel Gas System with Auto Ease-On:
    • Allows HI-LO preheat for fast preheating of plate and superior cutting quality. Features auto ease-on pierce control for cut oxygen. Allows for precise piercing on thicker plate. Maximum 4” (100 mm) thick material with 3 torches.
  • Oxy-fuel Manual Bevel Attachment:
    • Used for bevel cutting operations, including top and bottom bevel cuts.
  • Koike Twin Tip Holder:
    • Converts a single oxy-fuel cutting torch into dual cutting torches.
    • Allows strip cutting and a closer distance between small parts.
  • Koike D7 Cutting Tips:
    • Safer Option: Koike’s 100 Series tips are designed to reduce backfires to keep the operator and torch safe.
    • High Quality: Each tip is thoroughly tested to ensure consistent high-quality cutting in every tip.
    • Faster Cutting: Koike's high-speed divergent tip increases cutting speed by 20-28% over standard tips.
    • Gas Savings: Gas consumption is reduced up to 26%.
    • Durable: A stainless steel cutting oxygen liner results in the tip lasting up to five times longer over standard tips.

TABLE OPTIONS

  • Koike Water Cutting Table:
    • An economic solution to reducing smoke, sparks, and dust into the environment.
    • Can be used for both oxy-fuel and plasma cutting.
    • Constructed out of 1/4” thick steel.
    • Steel tank air bladder allows raising and lowering the water level with air.
    • Designed for leveling plates up to 6” thick.
    • 1/8” thick slats spaced 3” apart prevent small parts from falling into the table and reduce slag.
    • Easy lift lugs for quick access to collector pans.
  • Koike Zoned Downdraft Cutting Table:
    • The Koike Downdraft table is as big, or as small, as most workpieces you’ve got.
    • Its modular design lets you add space as you need it, with a maximum material thickness of 6 in.
    • Operation is simple: there are no electronic components, and slat frames and slag pans remove easily for cleaning.
    • Fume extraction is everything you need, thanks to multiple zones for optimal fume extraction.
    • Downdraft tables are used primarily for plasma cutting and combined with fume extraction units that filter the air back to the factory.
    • Downdraft tables provide the best option for high-quality cutting with high-density plasma systems.
  • Fume Extraction Unit:
    • Ledge-less Construction:
      Eliminates dust build-up and accommodates wash down environments.
    • Compact Design:
      Minimizes floor space.
    • Powerful Performance:
      Proprietary ExtraLife™ Filter Cleaning System provides 30% more cleaning energy.
    • Cost Savings:
      Fewer filter change outs, reduced filter disposal costs, less energy usage.
    • Reliability:
      Exceptional results for over 20 years and counting.
  • Downdraft Table Trip Arm:
    • Mechanical trip arm that opens and closes zones in the Koike Downdraft table. No pneumatic or electrical components are required.

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  • 6', 8', 10' and 12' Cutting Widths
  • 10'-100' Cutting Lengths
  • Water or Downdraft Table Options
  • 8" Table Capacity
  • 45-400amp Plasma Systems
  • Optional Full Contour Plasma Bevel
  • Optional Oxy-Fuel and Marking Station