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AC Machinery

Plasma

Platemaster

by Messer Cutting Systems

Cost-effective plate cutting, floor-mounted rails, 6'-12' widths

Floor-mounted, 90 lb/yd crane rail stock

Rail

Dual box beam

Beam

Up to 800 amps

Plasma

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Platemaster

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Cost-effective plate cutting system

The Platemaster offers a cost-effective solution for plate cutting. Robust, floor-mounted rails made from 90 lb/yd crane rail stock and sturdy end trucks for smooth dual box beam movement. Available in multiple machine widths and lengths for flexible plate processing.

Ideal For

  • Facilities processing thick plate on floor-mounted rail systems
  • Heavy fabricators needing plasma up to 800 amps and optional oxyfuel
  • Steel service centres with large cutting areas up to 16' wide
  • Operations requiring a durable, heavy-duty gantry platform

Rail

Floor-mounted, 90 lb/yd crane rail stock

Beam

Dual box beam

Plasma

Up to 800 amps

Oxyfuel

Included

Key Features

Platemaster Features

Standard features that set this machine apart in demanding manufacturing environments.

Precision & Performance

  • 1,400 IPM rapid speed
  • Precision linear guidance system

Ease of Operation

  • Messer Global Control CNC system with touchscreen interface
  • Automatic torch height control for consistent cut quality

Cutting Capability

  • Dual box beam construction
  • Up to 800 amp plasma capability
  • Integrated oxyfuel cutting

Built-In Extras

  • Floor-mounted 90 lb/yd crane rail stock
  • Multiple width and length configurations
  • Integrated cable and hose management
  • Industrial safety-focused machine design

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Full Specifications

Platemaster Technical Details

Complete specifications, standard features, and optional upgrades.

Rail
Floor-mounted, 90 lb/yd crane rail stock
Beam
Dual box beam
Plasma
Up to 800 amps
Oxyfuel
Included
Rapid speed
1,400 IPM
Machine widths
6', 8', 12'
Machine lengths
10' to 72'
CNC control
Messer Global Control with touchscreen interface
Drive system
Precision linear drives with AC servo motors
Table options
Down-draft or water table configurations
Plasma thickness
Application-dependent (up to 800 amps capacity)
Oxyfuel thickness
Up to 12" with optional oxyfuel torches
  • Floor-mounted 90 lb/yd crane rail stock
  • Dual box beam construction
  • Up to 800 amp plasma capability
  • Integrated oxyfuel cutting
  • 1,400 IPM rapid speed
  • Multiple width and length configurations
  • Messer Global Control CNC system with touchscreen interface
  • Automatic torch height control for consistent cut quality
  • Precision linear guidance system
  • Integrated cable and hose management
  • Industrial safety-focused machine design
  • Oxyfuel cutting torches for heavy plate up to 12"
  • Multiple plasma cutting torches for increased output
  • Plasma bevel cutting for weld preparation
  • Plate marking systems (air scribe, inkjet, pinstamp)
  • Dust collection and exhaust systems
  • OmniFab Industry 4.0 connectivity
  • Heavy plate cutting for structural and industrial fabrication
  • Thick plate processing with plasma and optional oxyfuel
  • Steel service centres handling large-format plate
  • Fabrication shops needing robust, floor-rail-mounted cutting

FAQ

Platemaster Questions

Answers to common questions about the Platemaster.

Yes. The PlateMaster is engineered specifically for large and thick plate fabrication, with plasma cutting up to 800 amps and optional oxyfuel capability for even heavier material.

Yes. The system can be configured with both plasma and oxyfuel cutting processes, giving you the flexibility to handle a wide range of material thicknesses on a single gantry.

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