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ESAB s Expert Motion Plasma VBA Bevel

System is the most affordable and versatile T plasma bevel cutting system ever available.

Since ESAB invented plasma in 1955, we've never stopped developing ways to make plasma cutting more effective for your needs. Now we've made plasma bevel cutting easier and more affordable for a wider range of customers.

By integrating ESAB's industry-standard plasma system, our exclusive process automation technology, and the Vision PC control with its unique software capabilities, ESAB's Expert

Motion Plasma Variable Bevel Angle (VBA) system offers many powerful capabilities.

The VBA system can bevel any angle from -45° to +45°, make straight or bevel cuts in materials between 1/4" and 1-1/4" thick, and create bevel or land edges for weld joints. Its 600-amp capability (400-amp oxygen- plasma) produces consistently accurate parts, even on thicker material.

The system automatically adjusts speed, kerf and tilt angles for various material thicknesses and

A non-contact initial height sensing system maintains torch alignment and reduces cycle times. The magnetic breakaway torch system provides crash protection even at high speeds.

The Expert Motion VBA system is available on Avenger 1 class machines. Systems designed for up to 1000-amp beveling are available on Avenger 3 and larger machines. ESAB also offers bevel cutting systems for laser, oxyfuel and waterjet cutting applications.

For all your bevel cutting needs, turn to ESAB, the first name in bevel cutting.

ESAB The First Name in Cutting Systems

In U.S.A.: 411 S. Ebenezer Road

P.O. Box 100545

Florence, SC 29501-0545

Telephone: (843) 664-4394

Telefax: (843) 664-4403

In Canada: 601 OTomken Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5T1X9

Telephone: (905) 670-0220

Telefax: (905) 670-4879

In Mexico:

Ave. Diego Diaz de Berlanga No. 130

Col. Nogalar

San Nicolas de los Garza, N.L. 66480

Monterrey, Mexico

Telephone: 52-83-05-3700

Telefax: 52-83-50-5920 'Explore 'ISMs World of testing Software olumbus www.esab.com www.esabcutting.com www.plasmaonline.com bevel angles, changes bevel angle on the fly, and automatically switches between a high accuracy plate rider and arc voltage height control to provide the most accurate bevel tolerance.

The torch height is controlled within ±0.012".

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