Soitaab Overview Brochure E-mail 9-5-2015

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Solutions Overview

oxyfUeL Plasma Waterjet

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Introduction

Since their founding in 1938,
Soitaab has become a recognized
leader in the international cutting
machine market with more than
8,000 machine installations
worldwide. From manufacturing
the first CNC controlled flame
cutting machine in 1978 to
building the world’s largest band
saw in 2003, Soitaab has always
maintained a leading position in
cutting technology, all supported
by world class service and training.

YOUR MACHINING PARTNER

With today’s demanding markets, Soitaab
continues to push development in pla-
sma, oxyfuel, fiber laser, and water jet
cutting. This is coupled with many other
secondary applications for drilling, tap-
ping, 3D shape cutting on domes and
pipes, automated material handling,
as well as multiple processes on a single
gantry. These and many other unique
solutions meet the most ambitious and
complex customer requirements in ship
yards, transportation, steel fabrication,
earth moving, agriculture, pressure ves-
sels, rail and many other markets.

Through Soitaab’s recent opening of their
183,000 sq. ft. manufacturing center in
Milan, Italy, they have combined their
long held traditions for excellence with
state of the art technology development,

Soitaab’s 183,000 sq. ft.
manufacturing facility in

Milan, Italy

rugged reliability, creativity, and quality customer requirements for efficiency, The Soitaab warehouse
manufacturing. The facility boasts a per- quality, and accuracy in their cutting stores parts onsite,
manent machine show room to welcome equipment. eliminating unnecessary
all domestic and international customers part ordering down time.
for cutting demonstrations, product trai- With their ISO 9001-2008 certification,
ning, or material testing. Soitaab has aligned with other world-
class industrial and technology partners
Soitaab has become the premier to provide the most advanced solutions,
provider for sheet metal cutting the best customer care, the highest qua-
and processing equipment. lity products and continuous improve-
ment in their entire production chain.
In spite of these new surroundings, Soi-
taab’s success can be directly attributed Today, Soitaab is expanding their presen-
to their long-standing customer first ce in the North American market with the
philosophy. With many years of various opening of their new U.S. Headquarters
technology experience, Soitaab exceeds in Chicago, IL, This new facility will help
further their ties to Soitaab’s North Ame-
rican customers, offering better support
and parts logistics, local training and in-
stallation, as well as a new demo lab with
cutting equipment for sample cutting,
material testing, and customer training.

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Soitaab’s products deliver oxyfuel, PlasmaTech
plasma, and waterjet solutions.
The PlasmaTech family offers a complete range of automatic
Product Overview CNC controlled plasma cutting machines.

Soitaab’s machining solutions are divided The PlasmaTech family is divided into two machine lines:
into three main product families: LineaTech,
PlasmaTech, and WaterTech. From the PlasmaTech RED
simplest machine to the most complex, all A competitively priced, economical, plug-and-play solution for
Soitaab equipment is coupled with gold plasma cutting. It offers the highest performance, quality and
medal service and support, making Soitaab ease of use in the market.
the clear choice for any cutting project.
PlasmaTech NOVA
Soitaab is proud to reduce down A complete and versatile line of machines that integrates
time on your machine line, multiple technologies and capabilities. NOVA can handle
regardless of how complex. everything from the most basic cutting needs up to the most
complex and unique production requirements.
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From customers with the most economical line,
through the full-featured complex machining
equipment, Soitaab is proud to offer the same
standards of excellence and quality.

Plasma oxyfUeL Waterjet

LineaTech WaterTech

The LineaTech family offers a full range of automatic cutting The WaterTech family includes machines that rely on the
machines from simple oxyfuel processes to complex machining. nonthermal cutting technology of Water Jet.

• Simple industrial PC Control • Handles complex geometries in both ferrous and
• Soitaab operating software is user-friendly and intuitive, non-ferrous materials

making machine control functions easy • Light gauge up to significant thicknesses
• Simple and reliable compact machine footprint
• Completely modular design allows easy addition of future WaterTech is divided into two main lines of machines:

work stations Waterline
• Achieves the highest standards of quality and performance
Three LineaTech machine options: • Combining many years of experience in design and

LINEATECH PRO knowledge
The cost-effective plasma and oxy-fuel cutting alternative for • Attractive design with high-grade components
ease of use, simplicity, and cut quality. • Complete protection of all mechanical parts

LINEATECH RED Dualine
Offering a wider range of applications in addition to flame • The perfect combination of water jet cutting and plasma
cutting and plasma cutting.
cutting in a single machine
LINEATECH NOVA • The high-precision and quality of water jet cutting and the
Complete versatility—offering the entire range of solutions
for plasma cutting, flame cutting, drilling, tapping, and low-cost and high-speed of plasma cutting
marking. • No toxic fumes or heat affected zones
• Modular design for easy addition of future work stations
• Highest productivity and quality output

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PlasmaTech

Plasma RED • Vertical (z) axis is servo-driven and controlled by the CNC
• Torch breakaway anti-collision device
The complete plug-and-play plasma solution. Plasma RED is • Initial height positioning via Ohmic sensor or mechanical
designed to be economically priced but still deliver superior cutting
plate rider
performance and capabilities. • Cutting table divided in sections with fume extraction

We proudly partner with Hypertherm® to offer the most through 2 internal channels
reliable and technically advanced plasma supply in the • Automatic fume extraction with dampers activated by the
market. Designed for cutting ferrous, steel, and aluminum
materials in both thin to medium thicknesses and variety of machine position
plate sizes, Plasma RED is employed in steel fabrication and • Side-loaded removable drawers make table cleaning easy.
in the HVAC manufacturing markets. • Completely protected guide ways for long life

MAIN FEATURES ACCESSORIES
• PMT pen marker
• Soitaab Human Machine Interface (SHMI) • Laser pointer
• High-accuracy positioning with dual brushless drives
• Linear guide ways with rack & pinion coupling TECHNICAL DATA
• Rigid welded gantry for a compact, lightweight, and
Working area: 5 ft. x 10 ft. up to 6.5 ft. x 20 ft.
sturdy design (1.5 m x 3 m up to 2 m x 6 m)
• Gantry is independent from (but integrated with) the

separate cutting table

Carriage stroke (z): 4 in (100 mm vertical)

Motors (x, y, z): Brushless

Driver (x, y, z): Digital

Positioning speed: 1575 ipm (40 m/min)

Repeatability: + - .002“ (0,05 mm/m)

CNC: Soitaab CNC

Monitor: 15 in LCD touch screen

Data communication: USB - Ethernet - LAN

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Plasma oxyfUeL Waterjet

Plasma NOVA TECHNICAL DATA

Plasma NOVA integrates multiple technologies and features to meet Working area: W: 5 ft. up to 10 ft. (1.5 m up to 3 m)
L: 10 ft. up to 46 ft. (3 m up to 14 m)
the most complex production requirements.
Vertical stroke (z): 11.8 in. (300 mm)
In a single set-up, this machine can complete many complex
operations for plasma and oxyfuel cutting, drilling, tapping, Motors (x, y, z): Brushless
bevel cutting, pipe cutting, marking, and automatic material
handling to optimize the production cycle. The Plasma NOVA Driver (x, y, z): Digital
is designed to cut ferrous, stainless steel and aluminum mate-
rials in medium to high thicknesses. Positioning speed: 2756 ipm (70 m/min)

Dual brushless drives provide high accuracy gantry positio- Repeatability: +- .002” (0.05 mm/m)
ning. The linear guide ways and a helical rack and pinion are
mounted with downward facing teeth, protecting them from CNC: Soitaab CNC
slag deposits and dust. All guide ways are protected and the
machine meets all CE safety regulations, making the Plasma Monitor: 15 in LCD touch screen
NOVA possibly the safest machine ever made.
Data communication: USB - Ethernet - LAN
MAIN FEATURES
• One-piece welded frame made from structural square ACCESSORIES
• Vertical oxy fuel unit - ( max n° 1 )
profile beams • Side extension of the beam (cantilever) for pipe cutting
• Plasma bevel head
• Entire assembly is machined in one position on Soitaab’s • Automatic pallet exchange
16 ft. x 65 ft. CNC boring and milling machine • Automatic plate alignment by laser pointer device

• Integrated cutting table is completely stand-alone Special ACCESSORIES
• TCT―Tubocut device for pipe cutting
• Table is divided into sections focusing fume extraction • RHDT―Drilling and tapping revolving head and tool changer
under the torches • SPT―Programmable bevel head
• MDS―Marking system
• Table dampers automatically opened by the CNC in 2 • OFC―Oxyfuel carriage
lateral channels • SDP―Special drilling pre-hole for thick plate oxy-fuel cutting

• Side access scrap drawers for easy scrap removal

• Servo-driven plasma carriage controlled by the CNC

• Z axis with automatic arc voltage height control (AVC)

• TAG automatic initial positioning by touch sensing or
Ohmic contact for thin materials

• Magnetic torch breakaway anti-collision device

• Soitaab Human Machine Interface (SHMI)

• Touch screen monitor with intuitive, user friendly, and self-
learning CNC control for all operations

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LineaTech

LineaTech PRO • Automatic gas management controlled by the CNC

Designed to meet the need for quality and economical thermal • Library of 30 shapes with fixed cutting parameters
cutting, LineaTech PRO offers a wide range of applications expandable to 78 shapes

such as oxy-fuel flame cutting, plasma cutting and marking. • LCD control panel with 15 in TFT color touch screen

High Definition plasma cutting is controlled by the CNC with TECHNICAL DATA
cutting parameter management for optimal cutting of fine
details, small diameter holes, slots, and complicated shapes. Rail span width (min-max): 6.5 ft. up to 13 ft.
Coupled with automatic gas consoles controlled by the CNC (2.0 m up to 4.0 m)
and a data base with automatic oxyfuel cutting parameters,
the LineaTech PRO is the ideal solution for economical high- Machine length: 6.5 ft. (2.0 m)
performance cutting.
Machine use length with 4 m rails: 6.5 ft. (2.0 m)
MAIN FEATURES
• Dual-side drives with brushless motors and digital drives Longitudinal rails beam support: HEB - STD 120 mm

• Smooth rack and pinion motion with preloaded spring Longitudinal motion: Dual side drives
assure accurate positioning with minimum backlash
Rack: Vertical teeth
• Can be equipped with up to 4 oxyfuel stations and 1
plasma station Repositioning speed: 787 ipm (20 m/min)

• Plasma cutting width up to 3.0 m on a 4.0 m wheelbase Quality standard: ISO 9013
e EN DIN 28 206
• Oxyfuel gas distribution by 3 proportional valves controlled
by the CNC
Max no. of master carriage: 1

Max no. of slave carriage (plasma): 0

Max no. of slave carriage (oxy): 4

Gas distribution (oxy): Automatic

Max cutting thickness (oxy): 6 in. (150 mm)

Gas for oxy flame: Oxygen, propane,

methane, acetylene

Max plasma power: Up to 400 amps

CNC type: Soitaab II

Parametric shape library: Standard 30
(Optional 78)

Database (oxy + plasma): Optional

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Plasma oxyfUeL Waterjet

LineaTech RED TECHNICAL DATA

The LineaTech RED model consists of double beam structure Rail span (min-max): 9.8 ft. up to 18 ft.
and a front transverse slide through carriages on two linear (3.0 m up to 5.5 m)
guides complete with a rear reinforcement.

LineaTech RED offers a wide range of applications such as Machine length: 6.5 ft. (2.0 m)
flame cutting, plasma cutting, marking, and an integrated
drilling station to pre-drill start holes on thicker materials. Machine use length with 4 m rails: 6.5 ft. (2.0 m)
LineaTech RED has dual-side drives with brushless motors and
digital drives in an absolute coordinate system. The systems Longitudinal rails beam support: HEB - STD 4.75 in.
movement is achieved by mating rack and pinion and floating
device with a preloaded spring to assure high accuracy (120 mm)
postioning with minimum backlash.
Transversal beam construction: Double
MAIN FEATURES
• Can be equipped with up to 6 oxyfuel and 2 plasma stations Transversal guides: Roller-bearing guides
• Total beam width of up to 5.5 m, and depending on the
Rack: Vertical teeth
number of work stations, covers a useful cutting width up
to 4.5 m Longitudinal drive motor: Dual side drive
• Automatic oxyfuel gas distribution via 3 fully proportional
valves controlled by CNC Displacement speed: 787 ipm (20 m/min)
• Optional high-definition plasma cutting with automatic gas
control make LineaTech RED ideal for cutting complicated Quality standard: ISO 9013
shapes, holes of small diameters, slots, and fine details e EN DIN 28 206
• The CNC II can be enhanced with a database for plasma
cutting parameters
• Library of 30 shapes with fixed cutting parameters Max no. of master carriage: 2
expandable to 78 shapes
• LCD control panel with 15 in TFT color touch screen Max no. of slave carriage (plasma): 1

Max no. of slave carriage (oxy): 6

Double master: 2 plasma
(or 1 plasma + 1 oxy)


Gas distribution (oxy): Automatic

Max cutting thickness (oxy): 10 in. (250 mm)

Gas for oxy flame: Oxygen, propane,

methane, acetylene

Max plasma power: Up to 400 amps

Bevel plasma: Yes

Bevel oxy: MR + -90°

Drilling unit type: ISO 30 for pre-hole

Changing tools type: Manual, pneumatic

Tubocut type: Manual lifting

Pipe diameter: 3 in. - 20 in.
(76 mm - 500 mm)

Absolute coordinate: Optional

CNC type: Soitaab II

Parametric shape library: Standard 30
(Optional 78)

Database (oxy + plasma): Optional

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LineaTech NOVA TECHNICAL DATA

LineaTech NOVA offers the widest range of solutions for plasma Rail span (min-max): 13 ft. up to 23 ft
cutting, oxyfuel, drilling, tapping, and marking. (4.0 m up to 7.0 m)

The modular design allows you to easily add work stations for Machine length: 6.5 ft. (2.0 m)
oxyfuel or plasma bevel cutting, drilling, tapping, automatic
tool changers, and a variety of plate markers. Dedicated Machine use length with 4 m rails: 6.5 ft. (2.0 m)
software developed entirely by Soitaab allows the system
to work in perfect harmony through an intuitive and easy to Longitudinal rails beam support: HEB - STD 7 in (180 mm)
use operator interface. The rigid double beam construction
completely protects all linear guides and moving parts. Transversal beam construction: Double

MAIN FEATURES Transversal guides: Roller-bearing guides
• Dual side drive with brushless motors and digital drives
• Smooth tilted-tooth rack with preloaded spring assures Rack: Helical teeth

accurate positioning with minimum backlash Longitudinal motion: Dual side drives
• Absolute machine position is held in memory
• Cutting widths up to 26.3 ft. (8.0 m) Repositioning speed: 787 ipm (20 m/min)
• Cutting lengths up to 262.5 ft. (80.0 m)
• Oxyfuel gas distribution valves fully managed by the CNC Max no. of master carriage: 3
• Cutting parameter data base adjusts gas pressures and
Max no. of slave carriage (plasma): 2
flows automatically, ensuring high quality cuts and holes
• Automatic electronic ignition Max no. of slave carriage (oxy): 12
• Automatic height control with both internal and external
Double master: 2 plasma + 1 oxy
capacitive probes (or combination)
• LCD control panel with 15 in TFT color touch screen
• 78 piece shape library with all cut parameters
Gas distribution (oxy): Automatic
LINEATECH NOVA+
All of the features of NOVA but with a reinforced heavy duty Max cutting thickness (oxy): 10 in – 12 in
beam for the ISO50 drilling head. (250-300 mm)

Accessories Gas for oxy flame: Oxygen, propane,

• Markers (micro dot, punching, plasma, and powder marking) methane, acetylene
• Drilling head with automatic tool changer
• Graphic cut simulation with complete tool path Max plasma power: Up to 800 Amps
• Import DXF and DWG files
• Simple and intuitive graphical control menu Plasma bevel: Yes
• Sheet alignment, rotation, and scale programs
• Remote diagnostics and service Oxy bevel: MR + -90°
• Automatic damper fume extraction
Drilling unit type: ISO 30 for prehole

ISO 40 internal cooling

Tool changer type: Automatic (6 or 12)

Tubocut type (pipe cutting): Manual lifting
(automatic optional)

Pipe diameter: 3 in - 25.5 in
76 mm - 650 mm


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Plasma oxyfUeL Waterjet

Accessories

Revolving Head Programmable
Drilling & Taping automatic Bevel
(RHDT) Head (SPT)

Drilling and Taping unit Plasma bevel head with
with automatic revolving automatic programmable
tool exchanger angle for cutting V, X, Y, K

Number of tools: 6 Applications: sheet / pipe

Bevel angle : 0 to + - 45°

Tubocut (TCT) drilling & tapping

Synchronized CNC pipe ISO 50 multistation tool
cutting lathe changer
Pipe Diameter: 60 – 600 mm
Pipe length: 3 m, 6 m, 12 m

Special drilling Triple Torch
prehole (SDP) Oxyfuel Head

Drilling unit with single tool High-quality oxyfuel
for prehole piercing cutting, regardless of
material thickness

Material Handling Specialty
Applications
Shuttle tables
Autoload/unload 3D shape cutting
Scrap conveyors for Dome cutting
continuous cleaning Pipe cutting

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WaterTech

Waterline • Water table tank with manual water level controls
• Ready for future installation of an abrasive removal system
The Soitaab WaterTech line combines many years of experience • Cutting table parameters with quality selections from 1 to 5
in the design and manufacturing of water jet cutting technology
with the constant innovation of a competitive international market. ACCESSORIES
• MMC—Multiple Master Carriage
Through careful design and the selection of the highest quality • SBDH—Spreader bar for double heads
components, Soitaab’s WaterTech technology is widely used • MBD—Manual Bevel Device
in a variety of market segments to take advantage of the pre- • CAF—Controlled Abrasive Feeding System
cision and versatility of the water jet cutting process. Special • AHC—Automatic Height Control
attention is paid to the total protection of all of the system’s • DBX—Dynamic Bevel 5 Axis
mechanical components. Because of this advanced protec- • MTD—Material Technological Database
tion, the machine can perform flawlessly in extremely hostile • ARSY—Automatic Abrasive Removal System
environments and working conditions.
TECHNICAL DATA
MAIN FEATURES
• Dual drive brushless motors and gantry control Working area: 5 ft. x 10 ft. up to 10 ft. x 40 ft.
• Rack and pinion drive system (1.5 m x 3 m up to 3 m x 12 m)
• Linear guides on the longitudinal axis
• 2 linear guides on transverse beam Motors (x, y, z): Brushless
• Self lubrication system for all guides
• Bellows protection on all axis, including double bellows Driver (x, y, z): Digital

protection on longitudinal axis, inner bellows covers linear Positioning speed: 1575 ipm (40 m/min)
guideways, external bellows covers internal bellows, and
beam for maximum protection Positioning accuracy: + - .004 in (+ - 0,1 mm/m)
• Stainless steel water and abrasive tank
• Pressurized two-stage abrasive metering system Repeatability: +- .002 in (+ - 0,5 mm/m)

CNC: Soitaab CNC

Monitor: 15 in LCD touch screen

Data communication: USB - Ethernet - LAN

Cutting technologies: Water-jet with abrasive

Carriage stroke (z): 8 in (optional 12 in)
200 mm (optional 300 mm)

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Plasma oxyfUeL Waterjet

Dualine ACCESSORIES
• MMC—Multiple Master Carriage
Soitaab’s Dualine machine combines plasma and water Jet • SBDH—Spreader bar for double heads
technologies in order to obtain the high productivity of plasma • MBD—Manual Bevel Device
and the high quality of water jet in any cutting combination. • CAF —Controlled Abrasive Feeding System
• AHC — Automatic Height Control
The high cutting speed of plasma combined with the high • DBX —Dynamic Bevel 5 Axis
precision and versatility of water Jet cutting allows customers • MTD —Material Technological Database
to optimize time, quality, and production costs on the same • ARSY —Automatic Abrasive Removal System
work piece. The Dualine can combine both cut processes on
the same piece or it can be used as solely a water jet or solely TECHNICAL DATA
a plasma cutting machine essentially yielding two machines
in one, with all of their respective advantages. Dualine is the Working area: 5 ft. x 10 ft. up to 10 ft. x 40 ft.
clear answer to a dynamic market that is always searching for (1.5 m x 3 m up to 3 m x 12 m)
the best cutting solution at the lowest cost and highest quality
level. Dualine is also available in custom made solutions for Motors (x, y, z): Brushless
specific and unique cutting needs. A special version with a
double gantry on one cutting table can be equipped with a Driver (x, y, z): Digital
wide range of cutting accessories.
Positioning speed: 1575 ipm (40 m/min)
MAIN FEATURES
• Dual side drives with brushless motors and gantry control Positioning accuracy: + - 0,1 mm/m
• Rack and pinion drive system
• Linear guides on longitudinal axis and transverse beam Repeatability: + - 0,5 mm/m
• Self lubrication system for all guides
• Bellows protection on all axis, including double bellows CNC: Soitaab CNC

protection on longitudinal axis, inner bellows covers linear Monitor: 15 in LCD touch screen
guideways, external bellows covers internal bellows, and
beam for maximum protection Data communication: USB - Ethernet - LAN
• Stainless steel water and abrasive catcher
• Pressurized two-stage abrasive metering system Cutting technologies: Water-jet with abrasive
• Water table tank with manual water level controls and plasma
• Ready for future installation of an abrasive removal system
• Cutting table parameters with quality selections from 1 to 5 Carriage stroke (z): 8 in (optional 12 in)
200 mm (optional 300 mm)

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Soitaab.com

“The Soitaab Pipe Profiler has been a great addition for our
company. It has given us access to markets we weren’t in before.
The Profiler does everything we hoped it would—accurately
and efficiently. The installation process went smoothly and the
technician was willing to stay as long as needed to train us and

make sure it was working properly and within tolerance.”
—Jason, Manager, Mid-States Supply

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The Soitaab Mission

To delight our customer with efficient and profitable cutting solutions,
delivering equipment of high added value, easy and safe for the user
along with a low environmental impact.

Gold Medal Service

Soitaab is dedicated to reducing machine downtime, improving efficiency
of cutting processes, and working with the customer to yield quality parts.

Soitaab’s team of knowledgeable customer service technicians work
with our clients to understand production challenges and innovate new
hardware and software solutions for our advanced oxyfuel, plasma, and
waterjet cutting tools. Providing great service to our customers isn’t just
about reducing downtime, it’s critical experience that over the years has
made Soitaab the premier provider of innovative sheet metal cutting and
processing equipment.

Soitaab.com

CONTACT:
Sales: (843) 409 - 2350
Service: (312) 856 - 6970
Email: [email protected]

North America office:
76 Eisenhower Ln N
Lombard, IL 60148

headquarters:
Via del Lavoro, 9
20061 Carugate (MI)
Italy

Soitaab reserves the right to modify the technical characteristics of
each of its models without any prior notice. All specifications included
in this brochure are to be considered indicative and not binding.

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