Robot Coper
PCR51
by Prodevco
All-in-one beam line combining 3-spindle CNC drilling with robotic plasma coping for structural steel up to 51″×20″
6″ × 3″ (150 × 75 mm)
Section size (min)
51″ × 20″ (1300 × 500 mm)
Section size (max)
3
Drilling heads
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Ideal For
- Large structural steel fabricators seeking maximum throughput by combining CNC drilling and robotic plasma coping into a single automated beam line
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)
Key Features
PCR51 Features
Standard features that set this machine apart in demanding manufacturing environments.
Precision & Performance
- Three independent spindle drill heads with sub-axis positioning for simultaneous 3-face drilling, even when holes are not aligned
- Pinch roller feeding with rack and pinion positioning for precise material handling and measurement
Ease of Operation
- Integrated drilling and robotic plasma coping in one beam line — eliminates separate drill and cope stations
- Automatic tool changer with up to 3 tool positions per side for drilling, milling, tapping, countersinking, layout marking, and centrepoint marking
- 3D vision laser measuring system for fast, accurate material dimension detection — compensates automatically for variations
Cutting Capability
- Double miter plasma cutting from −45° to +65° for complex weld preparation and compound angle cuts
- 4-face processing on HSS — cuts slots, holes, copes, and markings on all faces of square and rectangular tubing
- Carbide marking and scribing capability for permanent layout lines and identification marks
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PCR51 in Detail
Full Specifications
Prodevco PCR51 Technical Details
Complete specifications, standard features, and optional upgrades.
- 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)
- Automatic tool changer
- 3 sets per axis
- Spindle power
- 24 HP (18 kW)
- Spindle sub-axis stroke
- 17″ (430 mm)
- Double miter plasma cutting
- −45° to +65°
- Plasma source
- Hypertherm XPR 300
- Plasma pierce capacity
- 1-3/4″ to 2″ (argon assist)
- 4-face HSS processing
- Yes
- Data input
- DSTV / NC1 files
- Control
- Industrial touchscreen PC with Prodevco software
| 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) |
| Automatic tool changer | 3 sets per axis |
| Spindle power | 24 HP (18 kW) |
| Spindle sub-axis stroke | 17″ (430 mm) |
| Double miter plasma cutting | −45° to +65° |
| Plasma source | Hypertherm XPR 300 |
| Plasma pierce capacity | 1-3/4″ to 2″ (argon assist) |
| 4-face HSS processing | Yes |
| Data input | DSTV / NC1 files |
| Control | Industrial touchscreen PC with Prodevco software |
- Integrated drilling and robotic plasma coping in one beam line — eliminates separate drill and cope stations
- Three independent spindle drill heads with sub-axis positioning for simultaneous 3-face drilling, even when holes are not aligned
- Automatic tool changer with up to 3 tool positions per side for drilling, milling, tapping, countersinking, layout marking, and centrepoint marking
- Double miter plasma cutting from −45° to +65° for complex weld preparation and compound angle cuts
- Pinch roller feeding with rack and pinion positioning for precise material handling and measurement
- 3D vision laser measuring system for fast, accurate material dimension detection — compensates automatically for variations
- 4-face processing on HSS — cuts slots, holes, copes, and markings on all faces of square and rectangular tubing
- Carbide marking and scribing capability for permanent layout lines and identification marks
- Extended automatic tool changer configurations
- Additional conveyor modules for longer beam runs
- High-volume structural steel fabrication requiring both drilling and coping in a single pass
- Bridge and building steel with complex connection details — bolt holes, copes, notches, and weld prep
- HSS processing — 4-face cutting and drilling on square and rectangular tubing
- Beam splitting and layout marking for downstream assembly
- Production environments where eliminating material handling between drill and cope stations reduces cycle time
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