FALCON.
THE ECONOMICAL SOLUTION. R E L I A B L E A N D E F F I C I E N T.
FALCON. The best cost-beneďŹ t ratio for your success.
The robust FALCON machine can be used for plasma, oxyfuel, or combined plasma and oxyfuel cutting. This makes the FALCON a remarkably versatile machine that can meet the needs of your current production but with the
opportunity to upgrade in the future if your cutting demands change. This together with a competitive cost ensures that the FALCON delivers the best price-performance ratio in its class.
FALCON.
New Dimensions in Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting.
The machine consists of a solid, reinforced main beam. This ensures perfect stiffness over the entire machine width. The low level outboard rail is mounted below the height of the cutting table. This allows for easy loading and unloading of the table with forklifts and
minimises the risk of collision with the machine. The transverse and longitudinal drive system with AC drives offers the highest accuracy throughout the entire cutting area.
The Falcon features a transverse drive motor with precision rack and pinion gear, together with backlash-free gears and drives which give high cutting and positioning speeds. The linear guiding with AC motors ensures accurate travel of the torch carriage with smooth, rapid acceleration. The design and high build
quality reduce maintenance costs and ensure a long mechanical service life. Two tool carriages are attached to a zero-backlash steel band which – unlike conventional steel ropes – is not susceptible to slag deposits. The rapid-action coupling allows for efďŹ cient manual positioning of the tool carriages.
Plasma Cutting. Various ESAB plasma cutting systems are available for cutting mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium. The precise setting of the cutting torch height is achieved automatically by means of an initial height sensing and maintained by an arc voltage height control
during the cutting process. This ensures optimum cutting quality at all times. The ESAB collision protection system will immediately stop the cutting process and shut down the machine in case of a collision or crash.
Oxyfuel Cutting. The FALCON can be ďŹ tted with two oxyfuel cutting torches for cutting mild steel plates with thicknesses of up to 150 mm. Each tool carriage is equipped with a reliable automatic ignition device. Solenoid valves
on the carriages allow for automatic piercing. The cutting height is determined by a capacitive ring, which automatically maintains the torch height to ensure the optimum cut quality.
Numerical Control System. The FALCON is a highly versatile machine for oxyfuel cutting and plasma. All processes are controlled from the CNC system. Extensive control functions, interfaces and an integrated cutting database with 65 ďŹ xed programs
deliver a high degree of reliable, reproducible quality of cutparts. The CNC systems are also easy to use, resulting in low costs but with high productivity.
Operating data and specifications.
FALCON technical data Machine size (B)
3,000 mm
Cutting with one torch (A)
2,000 mm
Max. piercing one torch
100 mm
Cutting with two torches (A)
2 x 1,000 mm
Max. piercing two torches
60 mm
Base rail length
8,000 mm
Rail height
950/500 mm
Cutting thickness with 1 torch
150 mm
Cutting thickness with 2 torches
100 mm
Recommended process speed
50 – 6,000 mm/min
Position speed
9,000 mm/min
Number of tool carriages
2
Fuel gases
propane
Main voltage
230 / 50 V/Hz
Power input
~ 2,000 VA
Machine length
1,950 mm
Machine height (D)
1,900 mm
Cutting table height
700 mm
Machine width (C)
3,400 mm
Power of Plasma (refer to ESP-150 broschure)
The rights to make technical modifications and improvements is reserved. Products may vary from those illustrated.
ESAB. Your Partner in Welding and Cutting.
Seven decades of experience and consistent focus on the needs of our customers form the basis of our successful and comprehensive range of cutting machines. In accordance with thermal cutting processes – plasma cutting, oxyfuel cutting and laser cutting – ESAB has developed a range of machines that efficiently combines top-quality cutting with high cutting rates and allows intelligent integration into automated manufacturing processes.
Includes manufacturing facilities of ESAB North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Anderson Group Inc.
ESAB CUTTING SYSTEMS GmbH Robert-Bosch-Str. 20 · D-61184 Karben, Germany Tel.: +49(0) 60 39 / 40-0 · Fax: +49(0) 60 39 / 40-301 E-Mail: info@esab-cutting.de www.esab.com
Reg. no. FALCON_EN_2008_01 · Technical modifications and errors excepted.
In many industries the FALCON also contributes to optimising production and raising the profitability of our customers.
The control system VISION 51. M O R E C O M F O R T. M O R E P E R F O R M A N C E . MORE SUCCESS IN CUTTING.
The VISION 51. Intelligence in a compact design. The Vision 51 is the leader in its class for design and functionality. Designed for tough continuous use this control system provides reliable, repeatable quality together with the safe monitoring of all processes. A technology database allows the full automation of the cutting processes by means of storing the process parameters
in technology records. The user friendly control panel has an easy to read 10.4“ LCD and ergonomically optimised pushbuttons. The intelligent interfaces and comprehensive functions also make a crucial contribution to solving your cutting tasks quickly, easily and economically.
Model-specific data • Low-reflection 10.4” LCD with 640 x 480 pixel resolution • 4 groups of station keys • 6 quick-access buttons • Electronic handwheel for positioning • Electronic handwheel for speed control • 8-position directional joystick • One shared processor for operating unit and machine control • 256 MB Flash memory, 512 MB RAM, expandable • 3 tool-path controlled axes (X, Y, P) • 4 positioning axes for tool lifts • Environmental conditions: temperature range +5 to +45°C in operation, extendable using cooling/heating unit, relative humidity up to 90%, no condensation • Programming certified to ISO 6983 and ISO 6582 • Graphical representation of the parts and progress in processing • Ethernet (LAN) • RS232 / 422 • USB e.g. for data exchange via USB stick
Other useful functions for you:
The VISION 51 runs on the Windows® CE 5.0 operating system, which in terms of stability and security is designed especially for the stringent requirements in the industrial environment. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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Automatic machine referencing
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T echnology database for plasma, oxyfuel and marking processes
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Plate alignment
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Order management
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Program parking
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Dynamic kerf correction
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S upport for over 20 languages – switchable online
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Automatic gantry control
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Mirroring, rotation and scaling of a cutting program Q P rogram continuation after power failure Q Preparation for heating / air conditioning unit Q I nternet connection for worldwide remote maintenance, etc.
With our machine control systems we also contribute to optimizing production in many sectors and increasing the operating efficiency of our customers.
Includes manufacturing facilities of ESAB North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Anderson Group Inc.
ESAB CUTTING SYSTEMS GmbH Robert-Bosch-Str. 20 · D-61184 Karben, Germany Tel.: +49(0) 60 39 / 40-0 · Fax: +49(0) 60 39 / 40-301 E-Mail: info@esab-cutting.com www.esab.com
Parts of the control software are covered by the GNU GPL, further information at www.esab.com
Seven decades of experience and the consistent focus on the needs of our customers are the foundations for the successful and comprehensive product range of our cutting machines. In keeping with the thermal cutting processes – plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting and laser cutting – ESAB has developed a range of machines that efficiently combine the highest cut quality with high cutting speeds, allowing intelligent integration into automated production processes.
Reg. no. VISION_51_EN_2008_01 · Technical modifications and errors excepted.
ESAB. Your partner in welding and cutting.