Steel fabricator invests in Eagle M3 plasma machine

The Steel People, an Aylesford-based steel fabricator specialising in metalwork for the construction industry, are reaping the benefits of investment in an Eagle M3 plasma cutting and marking machine from ESAB Cutting Systems. It gives them the facility to carry out all of their marking and cutting on steel from 2-30mm thick on one machine, including the creation of holes of varying diameters in steel base plates.

Services and products supplied by The Steel People include balustrades, railings and balcony platforms in mild and stainless steel, as well as steel beams, columns and sections for builders, civil engineers and the DIY market. The company's continuous investment in new plant has helped it to maintain its position in the market through the ability to respond quickly to the needs of both existing and new customers.

This has included the investment in the ESAB Eagle M3 200A plasma marking and cutting machine to replace an air plasma machine. Providing productivity, accuracy and environmental benefits, the Eagle forms part of a complete system that includes ESAB Columbus programming software, a fume extraction table and air filtration system. The Columbus software interfaces with the company's in-house structural steel production software for a fully integrated production process.

The versatility of the Eagle plasma machine was of great importance to the company; the ability to mark and cut steel on one machine saves the company time during the fabrication process. In addition, the ability to cut base plate holes of both small and large diameters is also a great time-saver and has helped the company to dispense with additional drilling operations. The plasma process also ensures high-quality cutting, including superior hole-cutting performance, with very tight tolerances and high accuracy.

For The Steel People, the investment in the M3 has had multiple benefits and they believe it delivers new levels of productivity, enabling the company to take on additional customers and work without any further investment.

For further information about Eagle M3 plasma cutting and marking machines, contact ESAB Cutting Systems by telephoning +44 (0)1264 332233 or emailing [email protected].