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North Bethesda, Md. – To maximize automated plasma cutting operations, ESAB has released SmartCycle™ Technology, an improved integration of its new Vision T6™ CNC controller and iSeries high-precision plasma power source. SmartCycle optimizes machine motion while eliminating unnecessary torch movement and process delays. In some applications, it can reduce cycle time by up to 50%. As a result, fabricators can cut more parts per hour at a lower cost per part (view video).
“SmartCycle Technology offers the biggest improvements on nests with a high part and pierce count, as well as on thinner plates. In these applications, the start cycle is a higher percentage of overall cutting time, so there is more room for improvement,” says Steve Zlotnicki, Global Product Manager, ESAB Cutting Systems. “However, SmartCycle optimization benefits all applications, and that includes thicker sections and plasma marking.”
In a traditional plasma cutting cycle, the torch goes through a height-sensing routine for every pierce in order to find the correct piercing height. With SmartCycle, the torch can skip most initial height-sensing routines. As long as the next pierce is within a specified radius, the torch automatically skips subsequent height sensing. Also, SmartCycle raises the torch by distance (measured using an encoder), not time. Rapid movement begins while lifting the torch, and the torch descends in rapid mode while moving into position.
“SmartCycle optimizes every movement and process action,” says Zlotnicki. “That includes faster gas pressure changes when switching parameters and improved gas pre-flow/post-flow routines for faster arc starting.”
Because SmartCycle is a combination of improvements to the software that controls machine motion, torch motion and plasma cutting operations, the technology works automatically in any plasma system using the Vision T6 CNC, iSeries power source and ESAB cutting machines such as the new Combirex™ PRO or Suprarex™ HDX (view “the power of one” integrated system video).
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