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3700 SST Punch/Plasma

The 3700 SST (Superior Speed and Tonnage) punch/plasma combines the RAMPAGE!™ Oxygen Plasma Cutting System – or the optional TRUECut-400 for higher speeds in thicker material – with 55 tons of punching power. The result with the TRUECut-400 is a 50 percent reduction in processing time for a typical nest in 3/4" plate.

Features include:

  • Heavy-duty work clamps to secure plate up to 1,000 lbs.
  • 42 punch and die tooling stations to punch, form and mark parts in one operation.
  • Large capacity drop door for fast, easy, automatic part removal.
  • Machine enhancement options – TRUECut-400, Rotary Ram.
  • Material handling solutions – PlatePARTNER, PartHANDLER, PartHANDLER-II, PlateSTORE, PartSORTER, PartSCHEDULER

Automation

PlatePARTNER Semi-Automatic Loading System

PlatePARTNER

The solution for fast, easy handling of heavy raw material. Loads plate up to 60" x 120", up to 1,000 lbs.

Available for:
  • New installations of the 3400 XP and 3700 SST Punch/Plasma Combination Machines.
  • Existing 3400 RTC, 3500 ATC and 3700 ATC Punch/Plasma Combination Machines as a retrofit.

PartHANDLER Fully Integrated Load/Unload System For 3700 SST

Perfect for applications where efficient material handling throughout the entire process is critical. Load material to 1,000 lbs. onto the work table, unload and sort all finished parts, and remove skeletons – all without operator involvement.

The 3700 SST and PartHANDLER together provide you with one piece flow production from an unattended operation.

Automatic Loading of Raw Material

  • Automatically load material up to 60" x 120", up to 1,000 lbs.
  • Integrates to PlateSTORE Tower Storage and Retrieval System for material selection efficiencies.

Automatic Unloading of Large and Small Parts

  • Automatically unloads and sorts larger finished parts (12" x 18" and larger) via programmable vacuum system.
  • Fast, repeatable large part unload time – only 14 seconds per part.
  • Flexible unload area allows convenient work area configurations.
  • Small parts (18" x 24" and smaller) automatically unloaded via machine drop door and conveyor system.

Automatic Skeleton Removal

  • Automatic removal of skeletons up to 60" x 120" via drop table.
  • Skeletons drop to pallet under table for easy removal and disposal.

PartHANDLER-II Automatic Load/Unload System For the 3700 SST (also available for 3400 XP)

The affordable PartHANDLER-II load/unload system enhances full process productivity for parts produced on the 3700 SST. Material up to 1,000 lbs. is loaded onto the work table, finished parts are unloaded and sorted, and skeletons are removed – all without operator involvement.

  • Automatically load material up to 60" x 120", up to 1,000 lbs.
  • Automatically unloads and sorts larger finished parts via programmable magnetic system.
  • Small width parts (24" x 60" and smaller) automatically unloaded via machine drop door and conveyor system.
  • Automatic removal of skeletons up to 60" x 144" via drop table for easy removal.
  • Integrates to PlateSTORE Tower Storage and Retrieval System for material selection efficiencies.

PlateSTORE Tower Storage and Retrieval System

Integrates with the PartHANDLER and PartHANDLER-II to automatically position selected material on load station.

  • Automatically moves plate to punch/plasma combination machine.
  • Stores plate up to 5' x 10', accommodating stack height to 6" per drawer.
  • Multiple rack locations for raw materials.
  • Integrates to the PartSCHEDULER FMS Software.

PartSORTER Automated Sorting of Small Parts

Sort up to four small part configurations produced on the 3700 SST using programmed four-bin, rotating carousel.

  • Integrates to 3700 SST Small Parts Conveyor.
  • Programmed through the 3700 SST CNC part program.

PartSCHEDULER FMS Software

The ideal software for your maximizing your "hands-off" operations.

  • Runs on the machine’s Open Architecture CNC Control.
  • Integrates to PlateSTORE Tower Storage and Retrieval System.
  • Prioritizes your daily workload.