Rapier Precision Plasma Cutting Machine

1. Perfection for sheet metal and the small fabricator.

The Rapier is an ideal system for sheet metal applications where high quality and quick processing are keys to efficient operations. This type of machine has found ready acceptance in sheetmetal sectors such as food processing equipment manufacture, electrical cabinet production, metal manufacturing, diggers etc.

Time after time it has proved itself to be more flexible and efficient than punch presses, guillotines and even laser cutting machinery. From one-off complex shapes, including 3D developments for ductwork, to higher volume batch processing components, the Rapier has all the flexibility you will need. The ease of operation of the Rapier enables it to be kept on high utilization and, with multiple work zones, can be set up for hands-free operation.

The Rapier combines the Farley machine reputation for simple programming and operation with power of the Farley PDF CNC control. It features real time graphics and deep level diagnostics.

2. Main Specification

Flexibility and quality

Flexibility
The Rapier provides the flexibility for profiling any shape mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum. The Rapier is ideally suited to applications using high definition plasma cutting where high quality parts or components can be produced straight off the machine. The Rapier can process plates up to 2m (6') wide and 6m (20') long in one set-up, or can be configured to provide additional work zones for job set-up while other parts are being processed.

This degree of in-built flexibility means that old restrictions of straight "guillotine" cuts or small sheet sizes no longer apply with the Rapier. Chamfers, notches, holes and slots can all be produced on the Rapier at no additional cost.

Quality

The Rapier maintains the high performance standards inherent in all Farley profiling machinery. Incorporating high definition technology into the Rapier system delivers three additional benefits:

Narrow Kerf
Reduced bevel angle on cut surface
High quality edge finish.

Taken together, these features allow processors to profile, mark, engrave and spot drill their flat plate in one processing lay-up, and with the combination of speed and precision that can deliver higher productivity for wide range applications.

3. Rapier performance details

Profiling speed: Up to 20m/min (800ipm)
Traverse speed: Up to 30m/min (1200ipm)
Acceleration: Up to 0.6m/s
Accuracy: +/- 0.25mm (0.01")
Repeatability: +/- 0.1mm (0.004")

Mechanical

Bearings: Linear bearings on precision round-ways
Rails: Rigid, low profile, fabricated & machined
Drive system: Rack & pinion through a precision planetary gearbox with 1.5kw AC servos in both axes

Electrical/Electronic

CNC Control: Farley PDF / P4 Mobile
Screen: 12" TFT / 17" Touch
Communication: Ethernet LAN

Configuration

Cutting widths: 1.5m & 2m (5' & 6')
Cutting lengths: 3m, 6m or up to 12m (10', 20' or up to 40')
Material thickness: 1mm to 32mm (12g to 11/4")
Torch carriages: 1
Tools per carriage: Up to 2

Tool Options

Plasma: Standard up to 400 amp, Hydefinition up to 260 amp
Marking: Plasma, indent, inkjet, engraving, centre spot drill