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High-precisionplasma arc cuttingsystem

NEWOptimised protection

safety and ergonomics

ALPHATOME 2

ALPHATOMEHigh-precision plasma arc cutting system

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Air Liquide Welding offers you a high-precision plasma arccutting machine equipped with an anti-dazzle device to protectthe operator and the immediate environment from the effectsof the electric arc used in plasma cutting.

ALPHATOMEThe machine blendsin perfectly with its shopenvironment causingno visual discomfort.

No special protectiveequipment (gogglesor masks) is requiredfor personnel andoperators workingat or near the machine.

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DesignThe machine is designed to offerall the characteristics required formachine tool operation:

• high-precision guidance alongthe X, Y and Z axes through theuse of linear guideline systems,

• high-quality drive guaranteedby the use of brushless motors,

• tough railways with rigidstructure perfectly suitedto process requirements.

The cross beam is composed of twoelements supporting the transverseguide rails to ensure extremelyprecise torch positioning. The twocross-beam elements are spaced toaccommodate an optional servo-controlled bevelling or drilling unit.

ALPHATOME ’s overall designoffers all the advantages requiredfor plasma arc cutting:

• effective trajectory control

• precise positioning to thenearest 0.1 mm, measuredat the height of the cutting jobregardless of position (lengthor width),

• perfect interactivity betweenmachine movements andprocess management.

ALPHATOME has been designedfor easy integration in a workshop.Depending on the options selected,supply lines are installed on the rightor left, while the position of thecontrol console is determined bythe conditions of use.

ALPHATOME is a single-torchsystem (twin-torch optionavailable) intended for plasma arccutting operations on non-alloy orlow-alloy carbon steel, stainless steelor aluminium alloy plates with amaximum thickness of 50 mm.Machines with an effective widthup to 4 m. are available, dependingon your application. Modularelements (2 m, 3 m) are used toobtain a required effective length.This machine is controlled by theHPC DIGITAL PROCESS systemand is used to control NERTAJETHP 150 or HP 300 cutting systems.

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Aluminium and alloys

Carbon steel

Stainless steel

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The CPM 400-450 torch,a range of benefits:

• High cutting capacity(thicknesses and materials)

• Range 3-4 cutting qualityaccording to standard ISO 9013

• Cut with no attached burrs

• Direct weldability of cut parts

• Improved productivity withthreefold cutting speed

• Versatility of marking and cuttingoperations

• Ease of use due to a removabletorch and digital process HPCcontrol

• Longer life of consumables

Guidance values:

• 58 kVA (84 A - 400 V) for intensityof 260 A and 180 V with steel

• 21 kVA (30 A - 400 V) for intensityof 130 A and 130 V with steel

NERTAJET HP 150 - CPM 400-450

NERTAJET HP 150/HP 300CPM 400-450CARBON STEEL

NERTAJET HP 300 - CPM 400-450

Installationwith lowelectricityconsumption

NERTAJET HP 150/HP 300CPM 400-450STAINLESS STEEL

Key Limit of mid-platepiercing

Cutting speed

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N2-ArH2 or ArH2-N2

N2-N2O2 or N2-N2

HP cut Quality cut Separation cut

ALPHATOME is especially suited for industrial applicationsrequiring high precision, quality cutting: metal cutting, pressurevessels, shipbuilding and railway construction, subcontracting,ventilation, steel plate cutting. The machine implements all theplasma arc cutting processes offered by NERTAJET HP 150and HP 300 systems.

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Plasma application

NERTAJET HP 150 / HP 300 - Torch CPM 400-450

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N2-ArH2 or ArH2-N2

N2-N2O2 or N2-N2

Aluminium and alloys

Carbon steel

Stainless steel

Thicknessmm

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O2-N2O2

O2-O2

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N2-N2O2 or N2-N2

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N2-N2O2 or N2-N2

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Precision is a mandatory requirement in high-quality plasmaarc cutting. ALPHATOME uses high plasma process to cutand mark un-alloyed and low-alloy carbon steel, stainless steel,and aluminium alloy plates ranging from 0.5 mm to 50 mmin thickness.

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CoverMachine cover

The beam comes with a “cover” made up of the following main parts (depending on model):

• a front guard curtain that lifts up - it is controlled by the numerical control HPC,

• a fixed rear guard curtain,

• two quick-opening side doors providing easy access to the torch(es)to replace wear parts, thanks toits ergonomic design.

This “beam cover” protection is designed to providevisual shielding against the plasma arc.At any point during the process, theoperator can lift the front curtain toview cutting progress.

Railways cover

The railways cover providesincreased protection for operatorsand equipment.

ALPHATOME is therefore ahighly practical, attractive machine,guaranteeing optimum operating safety.

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Safety devices5 emergency stops:4 are positioned in eachcorner of the machineand 1 on the numericalcontrol. Operator worksin full safety environment.

2 photocell perimetricemergency stops are locatedin front and rear of themachine. This high safetydevices secure the cuttingarea. Machine stops as soonas it finds an obstacle.

2 switches to stop the machine cycle are located inthe opening side doors and connected to the keylocking. It guarantee that the machine start in safetycondition after wear parts have been exchanged

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ALPHATOMEOptimum protection and major breakthroughs

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ALPHATOME offers users the benefit of majorbreakthroughs in monitoring, control and protection.• VISIOPROCESS, a system for displaying tool position

in real time, interacting with the HPC DIGITAL PROCESS,• unrestricted protection for workshops

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Remote control

VISIOPROCESS

A compact remotecontrol option isproposed to makethe operator’s workeasier.

This option is designed to control themain machine operations so that theoperator no longer needs to go backand forth between the control consoleand work area.

Remote control also means addedsafety as it allows the machine to beswitched off from a distance.

A camera is used to display the torch position on acontrol screen.

The monitored area is about 250 mm in diameter andpromotes correct positioning before and during cutting.

The device also monitors the arc.

The operator can control cutting operations andposition the torch no matter where the controlconsole is located.

The camera is protected by an anti-dazzledevice to protect it from the effects of theplasma arc. The operator can choosebetween a monochrome or colour display.

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HPC DIGITAL PROCESS

Easy integration means:• a tool that is perfectly suited to your various cutting

jobs and specially designed to assist the operator,

• an easy-to-use plasma arc cutting machine,

• a modern, innovative and user-friendly design.

Air Liquide Welding HPC DIGITAL PROCESS concept willnot only give you intuitive, interactive access to all ofALW’s plasma process know-how, it will also allow you tointegrate, save and transmit all your know-how to varioususers. The system is configured and structured for use byvarious members of your personnel, even those with nospecialist knowledge of the plasma process.

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This control concept for plasma arc cutting machines has beenspecially developed for installation in modern machine shops atthe leading edge of technology. It implements the latest progressin plasma arc cutting for all materials conducting electricity,non-alloy and low-alloy steel, stainless steeland light alloys.

HPC DIGITAL PROCESS runs on Windows XP installed on an industrial computer.

The system is composed of the following: numerical control, process control,human machine interface, touch screen, control console for switching on andemergency shutdown.

High-performance managementQuality cuttingdemands effective,fast control oftrajectories andprograms, as well asmulti-task operation.

This functionsperformed by thenumerical control partof the HPC DIGITALPROCESS.

Plasma bevelling systemSystem rotationand tilting are entirelyservo-controlledby the digital processcontroller which makesit possible to programa bevel angle changeduring a run. This lightbut rugged systemguarantees excellentcutting results.

Drilling unit systemNew device to drill holes directly on the cutting table.The drilling head can be useful for:

• infrastructure customer to drill beam componentsto reach a good concentricity for hole and to reduceheat affected zone,

• thick material to reduce piercing time making a pre-hole.

The drilling unit can beadded to ALPHATOMEto combine drilling andplasma cutting/marking inone operation:

• manual or automatic toolexchanger

• minimum flow lubricationusing internal or externaltool micro lubrication

• sheet metal presssystem

• tool length measuresystem

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ALPHATOME is designed to meet the most complex metal cutting requirements.The options described below concern standard equipment that has been developedand industrialised over many years. The solutions presented have been tried and testedunder real production conditions found on many of our customers’ sites.They are proposed here to help you achieve even better performance at your plant.

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Technical data

Options• Integrated plasma marking with CPM400-450

• Separate plasma marking

• Micro percussion marker

• Felt-pen marking

• Pneumatic marking

• Railways can be extended by adding 2 or 3 m

• Numerical control and longitudinal cable chain can beinstalled on the right or left side of the machine

Main characteristics• High speed: 22 m/min• Cutting speed: from 0 to 10 m/min• Number of torches: 1 (2 as an option)• Transverse drive: 1 motor per torch• Numerical control: HPC DIGITAL PROCESS• Railways: 2 or 3 m• Cutting table: separated from

the machine, it is adaptedto machine width and length

Dimensions (in mm)

A BALPHATOME size 202 2 000 3 410

ALPHATOME size 252 2 500 3 910

ALPHATOME size 302 3 000 4 410

ALPHATOME size 352 3 500 4 910

ALPHATOME size 402 4 000 5 410

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• Possibility of two identical or different plasma arccutting systems (NERTAJET HP150+CPM400-450and/or NERTAJET HP300 + CPM400-450)

• Twin-torch operation; in this case, the second torch isalso motor-driven along the X-axis.The spacing between the two torches is managedautomatically by the HPC DIGITAL PROCESS

• Bevelling unit for 0 to 45° bevels in all directions

• Drilling unit for diameter hole from 5 to 30 mm

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