m3 plasma™

Precision Hole Technology™

ACCUR ACY. CYLINDRICIT Y. EFFORTLESSLY.

ESAB makes plasma cutting of

small holes easier than ever.

Precision Hole Technology is an

integrated set of technologies that

work together to produce bolt-ready

holes in low-carbon steel down to 1:1

diameter-to-thickness ratio on material

Effortless production of bolt-ready holes.

Precision Hole Technology™

The CNC:

ESAB Vision® 5x controls feature advanced motion and

kerf algorithms to ensure precision small hole cutting.

The Vision T5 CNC includes Precision Hole

Technology built-in to the EasyShape™ Part Program

Generator and optional EasyNest™ automatic nesting

feature.

Perfect bevel cutting

Up to 5:1 Holes

Smooth Lead-in/Lead-out

Excellent Cylindricity

Down to 1:1 Holes

The Software:

Columbus™ III software automatically applies optimized

hole cutting geometry and process codes.

All hole cutting expertise is captured in a database

No manual intervention is required

The equipment:

m3 plasma allows precise mixing and modulation of the

shield gas, shaping the arc for the highest cylindricity

ESAB's encoder based height control ensures

roundness by maintaining consistent height while

cutting the hole

ESAB's powerful Digital AC drives ensure round hole

motionA 0.500" pin in a 1/2 inch hole in 1/2 inch steel

A 0.750" pin in a 3/4 inch hole in 1/2 inch steel

A 1.000" pin in a 1 inch hole in 1/2 inch steel

Precision Hole Technology Capability Range

Plate Thickness

0.134 0.188 0.250 0.375 0.500 0.625 0.750 0.875 1.000

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100

130

200

280

360

450

The ESAB Advantage

Only ESAB delivers the entire package.

Rely on ESAB to manufacture the

gantry and integrate the entire system,

including the plasma, CNC, height

control, programming software, and

the motion system. ESAB stands

behind the entire system because we

make the entire system.

Only ESAB m3 plasma systems can

fully control shield gases. Extensive

testing shows that pure oxygen is not

the ideal shield gas for edge quality.

m3 plasma is capable of switching,

mixing, or adjusting shield gases on

the fly. Precision Hole Technology

uses a mix of Oxygen and Nitrogen as

the shield gas, and changes the shield

gas between starting and cutting to

minimize pierce spatter.

Precision Hole Technology also applies

to slots having width to thickness

ratios down to 1:1.

from 10 gauge to 1 inch thick. When

parts are programmed using ESAB's

Columbus.NET software, machine

operation requires no intervention to

produce high quality holes.*

* Dross is to be expected on small hole contours even when other contours are dross-free. Precision Hole Technology provides best results when cutting on a dry table. Cutting under water may affect the hole quality.

This capability range applies to m3 plasma "Generation 2" gas control hardware.

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When you buy ESAB, you get

more than just a machine. You

get an experienced and

dedicated partner supporting

you throughout the life of your

machine.

We are committed to exceeding

your expectations of after-sales

service and support, to providing

an efficient supply chain for

spares, wear and consumables;

and to offering a comprehensive

range of services and products to

ensure your continuing success.

Quality products, innovative

technology and dedicated

customer service… these are the

hallmarks of your partnership with

ESAB.

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