The powder marking torch applies a line on the work-piece by melting zinc powder with the heating flame. The semi-permanent line produced by this process can be welded over without problems.
The powder for the marker is contained in a storage reservoir on top of a specially designed torch.

When preheat oxygen is supplied to the specially directed ports, the powder spins and enters the stainless steel tube and travels to the plate, where the flame causes it to bond to the metal.

Key Features:

• Produces lines approximately 1 mm wide at a rate equal to maximum machine traverse speed
• Can also be used to create alphanumeric text
• Avoids manual secondary operations by creating layout lines
• Zinc powder creates a silver line on mild steel
• Coloured powder provides a high contrast line on Stainless Steel and Aluminium
• Lines can be continuous or intermittent
• Each moisture protected 50g vial of powder produces over 1 km of lines

Plasma marking uses a combination of ionised gas and electricity for quick creation of a permanent line on the plate surface.

Key Features:

• Precise marking with line widths between 0.5 to 1.5 mm
• Superior marking speed up to 20 m/min.
• Marking depth between 0.08 to 1 mm
• Can be used like a punch tool to mark drill locations
• Light and heavy marking can be done without changing consumables
• Marking on wet or oily plate
• Works in humid environments
• Low noise
• Mark even through heavy mill scale

The Inkjet Marker is available in three models:

1. Single jet (single dot) for line, contour and character marking
2. Multi-jet fixed (7 dots) primarily for labeling letters and characters in one direction; can also mark lines and contours
3. Multi-jet with rotation (7 dot), primarily for labeling letters and characters in different directions; can also mark lines and contours

It provides fast and quiet alphanumeric labeling with printing in one direction of travel for non-rotational unit or multi-directional with rotating unit. In addition, it marks both line and contour marking for showing bend lines and feature locations. The enhanced version adds a rotation axis to allow text and lines to be oriented at any angle on the surface being marked.

The Ink Jet Marker uses a 7 dot head to provide highly legible characters up to 25mm tall at speeds up to 17 characters per second. The print head receives a text string from the part program and executes the printing commands in a single motion.

The plates are marked fast and silently, with no negative influences on the surface. With the single jet system the marking speed for lines is 3-35 m/ min. Multi-jet systems mark characters with 3-26 m/min.

Key Features:

• Fast, quiet marking with no damage to the plate surface
• Maximum Marking Speed: Lines: 3-35 m/min, Text: 3-26 m/min with 7x5 dot matrix
• Robust: designed for use in the metalworking industry
• Max. Marking Speed Single jet Lines: 3 - 26 m/min*
• Max. Marking Speed Multi-jet Characters: 3 - 26 m/min* with 7 x 5 dot matrix and 27 mm high
• Dye based ink MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone)
• Will not wipe off with water
• Black ink only
• Dries in 3-5 seconds
• Character height available at 9, 12, 18, 24 or 27 mm with multi-jet models

* depending upon guiding machine

The Punch Marker provides impact impressions on the surface of mild steel, stainless steel, or Aluminium. The punch operates by extending with air pressure and retracting with a spring. It is best for material 6 mm or thicker, and is ideal for marking layout lines or hole locations.

Two modes of operation are normally associated with Punch Marking:

Centre punch for drilled hole location - Using the machine control, the punch is properly positioned using offset commands. The depth of the punch can be controlled using the dwell command for a punch up to 0.25 mm.

Scribe lines for secondary operations - Marks for weldments, bend lines, or assembly locations can be created using a high frequency function for the reciprocating pin (9000BPM). The Marker moves along a pre-programmed path, and depending on speed chosen, will create a line or a series of dots.

Key Features:

• Operates at a stand-off distance of 6mm, +/- 4.5mm to accommodate plate variations.
• Optional height sensor is available to maintain the recommended stand-off distance. (NOTE: sensor does not work with standing water on piece to be cut)
• High Carbon Steel marking pin has a diameter of 6 mm for robust marking
• Marking Pin is easy to remove or replace
• Clear marking of hole centres, lines, contours and characters on plate surfaces
• Gives good center point as start for drilling
• Can mark through rust and surface scale
• Clear physical mark not easily removed
• Max. Marking Speed: - 3 m/min

The Air Scribe uses a reciprocating pin to mark on materials such as mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The marker can be used on any thickness, but is especially well suited for gage thickness.

The Air Scribe utilizes a v-groove slide with spherical bearings to provide a secure mounting and accurate, repeatable offsets to any cutting tool. The pneumatic cylinder motion control and the sleeve bearing mounting allow for soft motion during the placement of the tool on the material. This allows the scribe to "float" as it marks. Available on all machine models.

Key Features:

• Light weight with an air consumption of less than 1 CFM for economical operation
• High strength carbide-tipped point
• Easy to change marking tip

Ideal for high speed labeling of parts e.g. for the requirements of ISO 9000. Vibrating stylus with own cross axes gives clear, long lasting labeling in seconds. Also capable of marking lines and curves onto the plate (e.g. for assembly lines).

Key Features:

• Can also mark lines and contours
• Marking with vibrating stylus
• Variable marking depth
• Marks through rusted plate surface or mill scale
• Marks up to 100 x 100 mm area with no movement of guiding machine
• Clear physical mark not easily removed
• Max. Marking Speed:
• Lines: 6,6 m/min
• Text: Approx. 1 cps for 10 mm character height

Our Drilling Unit is important for you in those cases where high accuracy of the holes is required (e.g. as preparation for thread cutting), the hole diameter has to be less than the material thickness or the number of thermal hole piercings has to be reduced, the machines can also be equipped with a drilling head.

All processes are done in the same set-up, providing accurate, feature-to-feature relationships, both within a single piece and from part to part.

Key Features:

• Mist lubrication unit is mounted to the drill station for reliable and easy drilling
• A portion of the four inch drill stroke can be feed-rate controlled to provide reliable drilling while minimizing tool breakage
• Drill “start” and “stop” commands are initiated automatically by the part program to free operator for other tasks
• Drills up to 1/2" (standard) diameter holes in mild steel up to 1" thick
• Up to 3/4" or 3/8" diameter available according to the machine.
• Combined drilling and thermal cutting in one operation
• Inner-cooled drills
• Minimum flow lubrication
• Automatic  tool changer up to 5 drills, countersinking and center drilling tools (option)

Our Drilling Unit is important for you in those cases where high accuracy of the holes is required (e.g. as preparation for thread cutting), the hole diameter has to be less than the material thickness or the number of thermal hole piercings has to be reduced, the machines can also be equipped with a drilling head.

All processes are done in the same set-up, providing accurate, feature-to-feature relationships, both within a single piece and from part to part.

Key Features:

• Drills up to 2" diameter with 36 HP
• Mist coolant through the tool is provided for reliable and easy use (flood coolant also available)
• The 4” drill stroke is feed-rate controlled to provide reliable use while minimizing tool breakage
• CAT 40 taper spindle
• Optional automatic tool exchange
• Optional 12 Tool Storage

The Laser Pointer allows the operator to identify the edge or other feature of the plate physically with a known location on the cutting machine.

Key Features:

• Used by the operator to identify the edge of a plate by physically locating two points along an edge
• To use the Laser Pointer for plate alignment, the operator activates the plate alignment routine (part program rotation)
• Once the necessary points are identified, the entire part program is automatically offset (rotated) to the actual plate radial position
• The part program can be executed to cut the part or nest as if the plate were square to the machine axes
• Simplifies set-up, reduces cycle time and scrap

The Video Camera allows the operator to physically identify the edge or other feature of the plate with a known location on the cutting machine.

Key Features:

• Use to align the part program to the same angle as the plate with the crosshair
• Simplifies set-up
• Reduces cycle time and eliminates scrap

The TL170 lifter provides motorized vertical positioning of an oxyfuel torch at 40 inches per minute with 6.7" of stroke. Smooth positioning of oxyfuel torches including the MG TurboFlame® cutting torch.

Accurate oxyfuel torch positioning is guaranteed by smooth ballscrew drives. It utilizes the Safe Raise Height feature in the Global Control S to increase productivity by allowing machine motion while the torch is fully retracting. The lifter reacts quickly to automatic height sensing signals from the optional Sensomat PAN height sensing devices or from manual up and down commands initiated by the operator.

Key Features:

• Precision ball screw provides smooth positioning of the cutting or marking tool
• 40 inches per minute (IPM) vertical speed with Safe Raise height minimizes non-productive time
• Manual positioning of the lifter through the Global Control S operator panel
• Provides a 6.7" range of travel
• Manual adjustment also available in torch holder

The Messer OL Series includes heavy production oxyfuel lifters designed to operate in harsh conditions. The lifters react quickly to automatic height sensing signals from the optional Sensomat PAN and ALFA height sensing devices or from manual up and down commands initiated by the operator.

The fast stroke with high acceleration ensures optimum cutting quality and high productivity. Tool holder available for marking tools.

Key Features:

• Increased part accuracy as a result of accurate height sensing
• Precision ball screw and dual linear guides provide a smooth and rigid platform for vertical positioning of the cutting or marking tool
• Sealed bearings are virtually maintenance-free
• Precision linear guidance system for smooth, reliable and accurate motion
• Fast stroke speed through ball-screw drive gives more productive time
• Patented height sensing SensoMat ensures accurate stand-off to give improved cut quality