Standard-bed CNC plasma machines, built to order
CNC Plasma Machine builds standard-bed CNC plasma machines in 1.3 x 2.5 m, 1.5 x 3.0 m and 2.0 x 3.0 m sizes from our Germiston base. Each machine is set up by option code, then delivered, commissioned and handed over with operator training on your floor.
Three standard beds, built around the way steel shops actually cut
Our work centres on three standard-bed CNC plasma machines: 1 300 x 2 500 mm, 1 500 x 3 000 mm and 2 000 x 3 000 mm. Those sizes cover a wide spread of fabrication work, from smaller bracket and panel batches to full-sheet cutting where nesting area matters. We stay with these bed formats so the machine, controls and options remain consistent and practical for local workshops.
This suits fabrication teams that need a dedicated CNC table rather than a portable hand-cutting setup. It also suits buyers who want a defined machine specification instead of a one-off gantry build. We do not sell portable cutters, we do not build heavy 3 m plus gantries, and we do not take in pre-owned machines or retrofit other makes.
- P-1325T for 1 300 x 2 500 mm cutting area
- P-1530T for 1 500 x 3 000 mm cutting area
- P-2030T for 2 000 x 3 000 mm cutting area
- Standard-bed machine builds configured by option code
Where to start
Three bed sizes from 1.3 x 2.5 m to 2 x 3 m
Bed size matched to sheet format, floor area and daily handling on your floor.
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Option codes explained
The option letters fitted to our 1.3 x 2.5 m, 1.5 x 3.0 m and 2.0 x 3.0 m plasma machines.
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Inside the Germiston build bay
How each Germiston build is assembled, checked and prepared for delivery.
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Commissioning and operator training
On-site setup, first cuts and practical operator training on the machine in your own workshop.
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Option codes keep the machine brief clear from the start
Each machine is specified by option code, which keeps the build brief clean and easy to check before production starts. Instead of vague add-ons, the machine is listed with the features it needs for the job at hand. That matters when a workshop needs certain cutting processes, operator access or control hardware on day one.
Common configurations include torch-height control, a flame-cutting torch, a wireless remote pendant, bed dividers and control board selections. An operator stand can also be included where the layout of the shop floor calls for it. On mixed work, especially where plate thickness changes across jobs, those choices make a real difference to how steadily the machine runs.
- P-THC torch-height control
- P-THC/ARC voltage height control
- P-THC/MEC mechanical height control
- P-FLAME oxy-fuel flame torch
- P-REMOTE wireless pendant
- P-DIVIDER bed dividers
- P-BOARD control boards
- P-CONTROL operator stand
From Germiston build bay to cutting on your floor
A typical job starts with the machine size and option code list. From there, the build is prepared at our Germiston base around that agreed specification. Once the machine is ready, it is delivered to site, positioned on the customer’s floor and commissioned in place. The handover includes operator training so the team can move from installation into actual cutting work with the controls, torch system and operating routine explained properly.
The full machine layout needs attention on site. Access around the bed, plate loading direction, operator standing position, consumable handling and cable routing all affect daily use. On a busy fabrication floor, small layout details can cause irritation every day if they are missed, so we deal with the machine in its working environment as well as in the build bay.
Training covers the people who will run the machine and the buyer who signs off the order. Basic machine handling, control use, height control setup and normal cutting workflow are covered during commissioning, so the shop is not left with a machine and a pile of assumptions.
Where these machines fit best
Standard-bed CNC plasma machines usually suit steelwork, general fabrication, plant maintenance shops, agricultural repair work, light production runs and workshops that cut plate often enough to justify a fixed table. The three bed sizes allow a shop to match sheet usage, floor area and handling equipment without moving into an oversized machine that takes up room it has not earned.
For smaller premises the 1.3 x 2.5 m bed often works where space is tight and part sizes are moderate. The 1.5 x 3.0 m bed is a familiar format when a workshop wants a more versatile full-sheet working range. The 2.0 x 3.0 m bed gives extra width for larger layouts, while staying inside our standard-bed range. If the work regularly points to something far beyond that envelope, then a standard-bed machine may not be the right route and it is better to say so early.
- Shops cutting brackets, gussets, base plates and panels
- Workflows that need repeatable plate cutting rather than hand tracing
- Teams planning a fixed machine position in the workshop
- Buyers who want a standard bed with defined options
Delivery and commissioning across South Africa
CNC Plasma Machine is based in Germiston and works across the East Rand, with delivery and commissioning throughout Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, the Western Cape and the rest of South Africa. For nearby shops in Germiston, Boksburg, Benoni, Kempton Park, Alberton and the wider East Rand, site conditions can usually be checked against normal factory access and floor layouts common to the area.
Further afield, site planning becomes even more important. Coastal humidity in places such as Durban and Cape Town can affect how workshops store steel plate and consumables, while inland sites often have different space and handling constraints. Access for offloading, the final machine position and the available power point at the planned location should all be considered before delivery. We cover the country, but each floor still has its own habits and constraints.
If you need a machine brief, use our contact form with the bed size you are considering and the option codes you already know you need.
Floor space, plate flow and power
One of the most useful checks before ordering is not the cutting file or the part drawing. It is the area around the machine. A plasma table that technically fits into the room can still be awkward if there is no straight path for loading plate, no operator standing space at the control side, or no room to remove cut parts and scrap comfortably. Workshops often focus on the bed size first, which is understandable, but daily plate flow usually decides whether the machine feels right after a few weeks.
Power also needs a realistic look because this equipment runs on mains supply. In shops where outages are common, the machine position and supply arrangement should be planned properly from the start rather than improvised later. We also advise customers to think about how raw plate arrives at the bed, where offcuts will be stacked, and how the operator will move around the front and side of the table. Those practical points sound small, yet they are often the difference between a tidy cutting area and a cramped one.
- Leave working room around the bed as well as space for the full machine footprint
- Plan a sensible loading direction for sheet and plate
- Allow for the operator stand and walking space
- Check the available mains supply at the final machine position
Questions we get asked
Which machine sizes do you build?
We build standard-bed CNC plasma machines in 1.3 x 2.5 m, 1.5 x 3.0 m and 2.0 x 3.0 m sizes, corresponding to 1 300 x 2 500 mm, 1 500 x 3 000 mm and 2 000 x 3 000 mm working formats.
Can I choose options for the machine?
Each machine is configured by option code. Options include torch-height control, arc-voltage or mechanical height control, a flame-cutting torch, remote pendant, bed dividers, control boards and an operator stand.
Do you install the machine at our premises?
The machine is delivered to site, commissioned on your floor and handed over with operator training. We cover Germiston, the East Rand and sites across South Africa.
Tell us about the job
Send sizes, materials and where you are through our contact form, and we will come back with the practical options.
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