ShopSabre
SideKick Plasma
Introducing the ShopSabre Sidekick
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ShopSabre
Sidekick tm
Plasma CNC machines Starting at $8995.00
That's right! We now offer an
entry level Do it Your Self 5 foot wide Plasma machine complete with motors,
linear motion,software and machine controller for $8995.00. And you still
get the great ShopSabre Quality and Support. Built stronger, Faster and
Better than the machine kits others offer. We have a full set of accessories
and options available to make the machine you desire at a price that can't
be beat.
ShopSabre CNC Plasma Cutting Machines are built
to go to work Day in Day out.
What you Get in the Gantry Kit:
Included with every ShopSabre SideKick you receive
5 foot Steel Double Side Drive Gantry
Linear Rail Mounted
Upgraded Gear Rack Mounted
X Assembly
3- 467 oz micro stepping motors
for ultimate in accuracy, speed and power
Fully assembled controller box.
Instruction manual
Free Lifetime Support
ShopSabre QuickDraw CAD/CAM tm
Slice through the toughest materials and handle the most challenging
jobs with a CNC plasma machine from ShopSabre. Combining ShopSabre quality
with efficient plasma machining means more productivity for your shop.
Whether you are in production every day or a hobbyist we can get you there.
CNC Plasma Benefits
Plasma allows a CNC machine to cut metal in virtually any shape, producing
curves and angles with ease. Precision nozzles and tightly controlled
plasma arcs keep edges clean.
In the ShopSabre series of Gantry Kits, CNC machines, plasma cutters are
combined with top of the line G-code generators and software controls.
This union of power and finesse makes ShopSabre CNC plasma cutters capable
of near laser quality cuts. Clean and efficient
fabrication of heavy and tough materials
add value and creativity to your finished product, while
reducing your overhead on time, labor and other expenses.
A ShopSabre CNC plasma cutter is built
tough, because downtime equals headache time for your shop and
for the accounting department. We build everything
in house so that each one of our CNC machines can deliver rock solid performance
hour after hour, day after day. The ShopSabre is made
in the USA from start to finish, with no compromises.
Testimonial:
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for a few years and I am very happy with the performance and the support.
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CNC Plasma Cutter Applications
Saving time and increasing productivity does not mean compromising on
versatility. The precision and power of a
plasma CNC machine makes a wide variety of machining and engraving tasks
possible:
• Bevel cuts
• Interrupted cuts
• Hole cutting and piercing
• Many more, email for more details
Whether you need to get the edge on your competition or are just starting
your business put a ShopSabre to work for
you.
ShopSabre is the best value available today…
Period!
For more details about ShopSabre CNC plasma cutting
machines, call toll free at 1-800-493-6021 or email for an in-depth
look at the specs and capabilities of these industrial grade machines.
ShopSabre QuickDraw CAD/CAM tm is included
with every CNC plasma machine a $1000.00
Value. Even if you have never used CAD before you won’t believe
how easy it is. With 50 pre-drawn shapes that you can size to your requirements,
and custom shapes available on request, getting your ideas to market has
never been easier. Click to watch the QuickDrawtm
Video's and see how easy it is: QuickDraw
ShopSabre Plasma systems are being used for:
See Quick Draw in action:
QuickDraw
Videos
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Thermal Dynamics |
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What type of plasma unit do you need?
The higher the amperage output of the plasma cutter, the greater the
duty cycle is at lesser amperages. If you plan to use the machine more
than six hours a day, you should consider a larger plasma unit than you
would typically use on your material. If you will be using your machine
frequently, but not continuously, consider a unit that is capable of cutting
the thickest material you are likely to work with.
Plasma Height Control Option
The plasma height control is an advanced height control system providing
exceptional performance and value for conventional plasma shape cutting
applications.
The plasma height control utilizes arc voltage sensing and microprocessor
technology to automatically detect the plate and maintain torch position
at a desired set point during plasma cutting operations. This reduces
operator input and improves accuracy, cut quality, and productivity.
See what Hypertherm has to say:
“Hypertherm's unrelenting focus has been on metal cutting technology.
With a continuous stream of innovations to improve cut quality and service
life, enhance productivity, and lower operating costs, Hypertherm products
have set the standard in the thermal cutting market.” visit
Hypertherm
Plasma advantages vs. laser
Significantly higher productivity
Increases flexibility to cut a wide range of material thicknesses and
types
Significantly lower capital, operating and maintenance costs
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Plasma provides the optimal mix of cut quality,
productivity and operating cost
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Oxy fuel |
Plasma |
Laser |
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Cut quality |
Good angularity
Large heat-affected zone Dross levels require
rework Not effective on stainless steel or
aluminum |
Excellent
angularity
Small heat-affected
zone
Virtually
dross-free
Good to excellent
fine-feature cutting. |
Excellent
angularity
Small heat-affected
zone
Virtually
dross-free
Good to excellent
fine-feature cutting with narrowest kerf |
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Productivity |
Slow cutting
speeds
Pre-heat time
increases pierce times |
Very fast
cutting speeds for all thickness
Very fast
pierce times
Quick-disconnect
torches maximize productivity |
Very fast
on thin material (less than 6 mm-1/4")
and slower on thicker material
Long pierce
times on thick material |
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Operating
cost |
Poor productivity
and required rework drive cost per part higher
than plasma. |
Long consumable
life, good productivity and excellent cut
quality drive the cost per part lower than
other technologies. |
High costs
per part due to power requirements, gas consumption,
high maintenance
costs and relatively low cut speeds on thick
material. |
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Maintenance
Cost |
Simple maintenance
requirements can often be performed by in-house
maintenance groups. |
Moderate maintenance
requirements: many components are serviceable
by in-house maintenance groups. |
Complex maintenance
tasks require specialized technicians. |
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Powermax specifications
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Powermax1000 |
Powermax1250 |
Powermax1650 |
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Capacity
Mild steel
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Dross free
Production (pierce)
Severance (edge starts) |
n/a
10 mm (3/8")
32 mm (1-1/4") |
n/a
10 mm (3/8")
38 mm (1-1/2") |
n/a
12 mm (1/2")
44 mm (1-3/4") |
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Stainless steel |
Production
(pierce)
Severance (edge starts) |
10
mm (3/8")
32 mm (1-1/4") |
10
mm (3/8")
38 mm (1-1/2") |
12
mm (1/2")
44 mm (1-3/4") |
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Aluminum |
Production
(pierce)
Severance (edge starts) |
10
mm (3/8")
32 mm (1-1/4") |
10
mm (3/8")
38 mm (1-1/2")
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12
mm (1/2")
44 mm (1-3/4")
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| Speed*
(Mild steel) |
Optimum
quality |
10
mm (3/8")
1041 mm/m
(41 ipm) |
12
mm (1/2")
991 mm/m
(39 ipm)
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12
mm (1/2")
1447 mm/m
(57 ipm)
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angle |
ISO
9013 range** |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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| Weld
ability |
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Preparation
required |
Preparation
required |
Preparation
required |
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Process gases
by material
(Plasma/shield) |
Mild
steel |
Air |
Air |
Air |
| Stainless
steel |
Air,
N2 |
Air,
N2 |
Air,
N2 |
| Aluminum |
Air,
N2 |
Air,
N2 |
Air,
N2 |
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| Process
amps |
Not
all processes
available for all
materials |
20-60 |
25-80 |
30-100 |
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* Note: Take care in comparison: competitors often show maximum cutting
speeds rather than speeds that deliver the best cuts,
as shown above. Cut speeds listed above deliver best cut quality,
but cut speeds can be up to 50% faster.
* ISO 9013 is a standard that defines cut quality of thermally cut
parts. The lower the range (range 1
is the lowest), the smaller the angle on the cut face. Cut angle in
range 4 is better than in range 5.
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