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Robotic Coping Models
Up to 51"
Max Beam Size
Up to 7
Axes of Operation
4-Face
HSS Processing
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Advantages
Why Choose Robot Coper?
Fully Automated Coping
Eliminate manual layout, hand cutting, and torch fitting. Robotic coping systems read detailing files directly and execute complex cuts with repeatable precision - no operator programming required.
Up to 10× Productivity
Automated robotic coping delivers dramatically higher throughput than manual methods. Continuous operation with minimal setup time between parts keeps your production line moving.
Compact Footprint
Prodevco robot copers fit into tight shop layouts with modular conveyor options for flexible floor planning. The PCR31 and PCR41 occupy a fraction of the space of traditional beam processing lines.
Integrated Drilling Option
The PCR51 combines 3-spindle CNC drilling with robotic plasma coping in a single beam line - eliminating separate drill and cope stations and reducing material handling between processes.
3D Vision Measuring
Laser-based measuring systems scan each piece on arrival and compensate for mill tolerances automatically. Every cut lands precisely where it should, regardless of material variance.
Remote Diagnostics
Internet-connected cameras inside the enclosure enable remote troubleshooting and fast support response. Resolve issues without waiting for an on-site service visit.
Featured
PCR31
Compact 6-axis robotic beam coper with integrated plate processing, handling structural steel up to W44 and plate up to 60 inches
Prodevco PCR31
Beam capacity (H-beams)
44″ × 22″
Beam capacity (channels)
44″ × 16″
Beam capacity (angles)
8″ × 8″
HSS capacity
20″ × 16″
Our Machines
The Complete Robot Coper Lineup
Each system is engineered for specific applications. Compare specs to find the right fit.
Robotic structural steel cutting system
PCR41
The PCR41 is a compact, cost-effective robotic plasma cutting system built for structural steel fabricators who need automated coping without a massive equipment footprint. Powered by a Fanuc 6-axis industrial robot and Hypertherm XPR 300 plasma source, it processes all four faces of hollow structural sections (square and rectangular tubing) along with standard H-beams, channels, and angles — handling copes, notches, holes, slots, compound bevels, beam splitting, and layout marking. A laser-based 3D vision measuring system with dual rotary encoders scans each piece on arrival, compensating for mill tolerances so cuts land precisely where they should. Feed your DSTV/NC1 files directly from Tekla, SDS/2, or GRAITEC — no post-processing or macros required. Available from AC Machinery in Cambridge, Ontario, with full installation, training, and ongoing service support.
- H-beam capacity
- 4″ × 4″ to 30″ × 16″
- Channel capacity
- 3″ × 1-1/4″ to 30″ × 16″
- Angle capacity
- 2″ × 2″ to 8″ × 8″
- HSS capacity
- 2″ × 2″ to 16″ × 16″
7-axis robotic structural steel cutting system
PCR42
The PCR42 is Prodevco’s top-of-line robotic plasma coping system, combining 7-axis operation with fully automated laser measuring for maximum structural steel processing versatility. A Fanuc 7th rotary axis enables 2-zone processing — reducing material indexing and pushing throughput well beyond single-zone systems. It handles wide-flange beams up to W44, channels, angles, HSS rectangle and square tubing, and round tube, executing copes, notches, holes, slots, compound bevels, beam splitting, scribing, and weld prep directly from DSTV/NC1 files. Available from AC Machinery in Cambridge, Ontario, with full installation, training, and ongoing service support.
- H Beam capacity
- Min 4"×4" to max 40"×16"
- Channel capacity
- Min 3"×1-1/4" to max 40"×16"
- Angle capacity
- Min 2"×2" to max 8"×8"
- HSS capacity
- Min 2"×2" to max 24"×20"
Combination drilling and robotic plasma beam line
PCR51
The PCR51 is Prodevco’s flagship beam processing line, combining CNC drilling and robotic plasma coping in a single integrated system. Three independent spindle drill heads with sub-axis positioning handle simultaneous drilling on all three faces — even when holes are not aligned — plus milling, tapping, countersinking, and slot machining. The robotic plasma coper adds copes, notches, compound angle cuts, weld prep, beam splitting, and layout marking, eliminating the need for separate drill and cope lines. Processes sections from 6″×3″ up to 51″×20″. Available from AC Machinery in Cambridge, Ontario.
- Section size (min)
- 6″ × 3″ (150 × 75 mm)
- Section size (max)
- 51″ × 20″ (1300 × 500 mm)
- Drilling heads
- 3
- Drill bit capacity
- 1/2″ to 1-1/2″ (12 to 40 mm)
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See how each platform stacks up across the specs that matter most.
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Applications
Industries We Serve
Robot Coper systems are trusted across diverse industries and production environments.
FAQ
Robot Coper Questions
Answers to common questions about our robot coper products.
A robot coper is a CNC-controlled 6-axis robotic system that uses plasma or oxyfuel torches to cut copes, notches, holes, slots, and complex profiles in structural steel beams. It reads cut files directly from steel detailing software (Tekla, SDS/2, StruCad) and executes them automatically - replacing manual layout and hand cutting.
Prodevco robot copers handle I-beams, H-beams, wide-flange sections, channels, angles, hollow structural sections (HSS), and pipe. Capacity depends on the specific model - the Prodevco range covers beams up to W44 and beyond.
Yes. ACM provides full installation, commissioning, operator training, and ongoing service for Prodevco robotic coping machines from our Cambridge, Ontario location. We serve structural steel fabricators across Ontario and Eastern Canada.
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