The PlateFab from Koike Aronson, Inc. is a unitized design incorporating a downdraft or water cutting table. Engineered for increased precision and more options at a lower cost the PlateFab can be configured to cut plates sizes 5 or 6 foot wide by 10 or 12 foot long and up to 2 inches thick steel.
Features | Standard Equipment
- Stationary Control Stand with Emergency Stop
- Tuck Rail Design: Protects linear bearings, cable carrier, cables and hoses from harsh environments.
- Heavy-duty Linear Bearings both X & Y: Provide smooth and accurate motion.
- Low Backlash Planetary Gearboxes: For smooth and accurate motion.
- Precision Ground Rack and Drive Pinions: Large diameter pinions offer accurate and smooth machine motion.
- CNC Controller choices: Hypertherm Edge Connect or Flashcut Titanium.
- Software: Hypertherm ProNest, an all in one integrated program with CAD, CAM, and CNC.
- Plasma System Options: High Definition and Conventional Plasma Systems- Automatic or Manual gas setting. Koike Aronson offers high quality plasma cutting systems by Hypertherm®. Each of these systems offer a wide variety of features and benefits. From the most basic systems to the most advanced in the market, KOIKE offers a plasma that is sure to meet your needs. Choosing the right options for your application is not easy. Many options exist for the Plate-Fab. When you decide to buy a cutting machine from KOIKE, not only are you getting a high quality machine designed to perform and last, but most importantly, you are getting the know-how that comes with almost a century worth of experience. Your application, your job and your factory come first. You’ll find that working with our Cutting Machine Business Unit means attention to detail and finding the right machine that fits your application(s) and your budget too.
Oxy-Fuel Systems & Options
- Oxy-Fuel Torch StationModel “G” motorized torch lifter, 6-inch (150mm) stroke at 40IPM. Fuel, preheat and cutting oxygen hoses. Individual gas control solenoids. Koike 500L oxy-fuel torch.
- Koike Torch Bevel Head Attachment:The bevel head attachment is used in place of a Koike cutting tip. It is used for bevel cutting operations, including top and bottom bevel cuts
- Koike Twin Tip Holder:Coverts 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 Operation
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
Our 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
Cutting Table Options
- Downdraft Table with Slag Pans stored underneath
- Easy roll-out connecting slag pans make cleaning the table easier and faster than other conventional methods.
- Pan removal from the front of the machine help reduce the machines overall footprint, ultimately saving shop space.
- Table has individual removable slats
- Water Table Manual Fill
The Koike Water Table is an economic solution to reducing smoke, sparks and dust into the environment - Constructed out of mild steel, the table offers a heavy-duty design with re-enforced side walls for extra durability
- This table is designed for 2 inch thick plate
- Easy lift lugs allow you to lift the whole slat and pan assembly or just each individual component of this assembly. As an example, it allows for lifting of the slat holder and slat to allow for easy access to the slag pan underneath.
- 1/8 inch thick slats are 3-inches apart of center
Machine Components
Choose a plasma system and download its’ cut chart.
Hypertherm® EDGE CONNECT Features
- Windows®10 Embedded
- Intel J1900 Quad -core MCU or equivalent
- 120GB SSD Hard Drive or better
- 4 GB DDR3 or better
- 19 inch Glass Touchscreen with 1366×768 Native resolution
- IntelliTouch Pro PCAP (Projected Capacitive touch technology)
- 2 USB 2.0 Ports
- Built in Wireless Communication
- Two Plasma Station Operator Console
- Forward and backup on path function
- Skip to pierce or Skip part function
- Part Program Support
- Remote Help
- Supports Networking
- Auto Gas Support
- DXF Input
- Simple Shape Nesting
- Select-able Process Parameter table
- Cut Pro Wizard
- Pronest CNC version included (single part nesting)
- Optional multiple part nesting available upon request
- SureCut® technologies applied (True hole, Rapid Part and True Bevel when applicable)
Flashcut Titanium Features
- All-in-one ergonomic industrial CNC control console with sealed steel construction.
- 12.5-25 AMP state of the art digital servo technology for up to 5 axes of motion control.
- Pedestal mounting with bottom access to all connections reducing exposed cabling on machine.
- Hinged top access for easy maintenance.
- Integrated E-Stop and Reset buttons and optional external control switches for over 10 functions including Cycle Start, Feed Hold, Jogging Joy Stick, File Load, Output Line Control.
- Integrated Stingray® plasma torch height control follows the sheet surface at the precise height
- Real time visualization of toolpath and torch voltage settings.
- Completely integrated FlashCut CAD/CAM/CNC enables you to easily draw a
- 2D part, create the toolpath with lead-ins and outs, nest and cut.
- DXF import, image import and shape library with a multitude of menu driven shapes.
- Integrated cut charts for plasma
- Automatic kerf crossing detection in THC algorithm prevents unwanted diving.
- Made in the USA.
Hypertherm HyPerformance/HyDefinition Plasma Systems
HyPerformance Plasma cuts fine-feature parts with superior quality and consistency while eliminating cost of secondary operations. The quick disconnect torch makes changing consumables fast and easy. Long consumable life, dross free edges, minimum angularity and high system reliability maximize productive “arc-on-time”. HyPerformance Plasma combines fast cutting speeds, rapid process cycling,quick changeovers and high reliability to maximize productivity. 130 amp to 800 amp systems are available to meet your production demands.
Hypertherm® Conventional LongLife Air and Oxygen Plasma Systems
Heavy-Duty production tools with cost reducing LongLife technology for dramatically longer consumable life and much lower operating costs. The quick disconnect torch makes changing consumables fast and easy. Impressive cut speeds, consistent cut quality and exceptional consumable life gives this plasma system a reliable performance across a wide range of industrial applications.
Conventional Plasma Systems offered for the PlateFab:
- Hypertherm® powermax65: has a production pierce of 1/2 inch mild steel
- Hypertherm® powermax85: has a production pierce of 5/8 inch mild steel
- Hypertherm® powermax105: has a production pierce of 3/4 inch mild steel
- Hypertherm® powermax125: has a production pierce of 1 inch mild steel
- Hypertherm® MAXPRO200: has a production pierce of 1 inch mild steel (Liquid Cooled Torch)
- Hypertherm® XPR300 with Optional Gas Console Boxes:
- Standard Core™console: Production Pierce 1.75 inch Mild Steel; 1.25 inch Stainless Steel
- Vented Water Injection: Production Pierce 2 inch Mild Steel; 1.5 inch Stainless Steel
- OptiMix console: Product Pierce 2 inch Mild Steel; 1.5 inch Stainless Steel
FlashCut Stingray Plasma Height Control
- 19 inch touch screen
- Nema 4 Waterproof Keyboard
- Integrated E-Stop
- Realtime visualization of torch path
- Windows 10
- 5th generation Intel I3 Microprocessor or better
- 8GB RAM or better
- 120 GB SSD or better
- 2 USB Ports
- Standard editable shape library
- On-board Completely integrated Flash Cut 2D CAD/CAM package
- DXF import/Silhouette import
- On-board automatic nesting software
- On-board Lead in and lead out type, positioning and length adjustment
- Remote diagnostics
- One seat of Flashcut Titanium Software for remote PC installation
- With Stingray THC and magnetic torch breakaway
Machine Voltage/Drive System
- Machine Input Power: 115V, 50-60hz single phase 15amp
- DC Servo Drives
Koike Integrated Sensor THC Torch Height Control
- 12″ (340.8 mm) Lifter Travel
- 1,000 IPM Programmable Lifter Speed
- Adjustable stroke retract between cuts
- Dynamic positioning.
- Collision Detection Mount
- Magnetic integral breakaway for collision detection and system shutdown
- Primary Ohmic contact plate sensing for clean plate
- Secondary plate sensing means for scaled/rusty plate
- Primary and secondary means for lifter homing
TrueHole™ Ready
- TrueHole™ Technology founded by Hypertherm® produces a significantly better hole quality than what has been previously possible before using plasma. This technology was developed for mild steel from gauge to 1″(25 mm) and has been optimized from a 1:1 to a 2:1 diameter to thickness ratio.
Oxy-Fuel Torch Stations
(Up to 3 stations available)
Model “G” motorized lifter, 6-inch (150 mm) stroke at 40 IPM. All stations are controlled from the Operator Console.
Automatic ignition allows tip ignition automatically through a program or can be executed manually from the Operator Console.
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 Torch Bevel Head Attachment
The bevel head attachment is used in place of a Koike cutting tip. It is used for bevel cutting operations, including top and bottom bevel cuts.
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Koike D7 Cutting Tips
- Safer Operation
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
Our 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 - Lifetime Torch Warranty
Water Table Manual Fill
The Koike Water Table is an economic solution to reducing smoke, sparks and dust into the environment.
- Constructed out of mild steel, the table offers a heavy-duty design with re-enforced side walls for extra durability.
- This table is designed for 2 inch thick plate
- Easy lift lugs allow you to lift the whole slat and pan assembly or just each individual component of this assembly. As an example, it allows for lifting of the slat holder and slats to allow for easy access to the slag pan underneath.
- 1/8 inch thick slats are 3-inches apart on center.
Downdraft Table with Slag Pans stored underneath
- Easy roll-out connecting slag pans make cleaning the table easier and faster than other conventional methods.
- Pan removal from the front of the machine help reduce the machines overall footprint, ultimately saving shop space.
- Table has individual removable slats.
Water Table Pneumatic Raise/Lower
- Constructed out of mild steel, the table offers a heavy-duty design with re-enforced side walls for extra durability.
- This table has a steel tank air bladder that allows for raising and lowering the water level.
- This table is designed for 2 inch thick plate
- Easy lift lugs allow you to lift the whole slat and pan assembly or just each individual component of this assembly. As an example, it allows for lifting of the slat holder and slats to allow for easy access to the slag pan underneath.
- 1/8 inch thick slats are 3-inches apart on center.
- Manual open/close air valve to control water height.
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
Hypertherm® ProNest® Standard Features | Part Creation and Development
- Integrated 2D CAD program to create and edit CAD files
- Variable Shape Parts feature to develop common parts from templates
- CAD/CAM import and conversion
- Automatic nesting
- Interactive manual nesting
- Built-in process parameters
- Reporting
FlashCut CNC Version 6.0 From CAD to CAM to CNC in One Integrated Program
- CAD for drawing any 2-D shape
- CAM with automatic generation of lead in/outs
- Cut Wizard sets precise feedrates, cut heights based on material thickness
- Automatic kerf compensation
- Simple import of pictures and drawings
- True shape nesting of multiple parts
- One click brings tool path to CNC controller
*Software for Flashcut Titanium CNC and Stingray THC
Automatic Calcium Carbonate Dispenser (CaCo3)
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Reduces the possibility of hypothetical explosion in the dust collector or air duct while cutting aluminum plate, by injecting CaCo3 as inertizing.
- 12 Gal. Calcium Carbonate container
- Pneumatic actuated ball value for the CaCo3 delivery system
- Automatic system CaCo3 quantity regulation injected in the air duct
- Automatic CaCo3 weighting system
- Control Panel complete with CaCo3 gravimetric dosage controller
- Protection cover for humidity and dust installed in the CaCo3 container
- CaCo3 minimum level indicator
