Inside the Germiston build bay
Each machine starts as a standard-bed build in our Germiston bay, then moves through fitting, wiring, setup and test cutting before dispatch. The build scope covers what is included in the bay, what you need ready on site, and how the handover links into commissioning on your floor.
From base frame to moving gantry
The build starts with the machine base for one of our three standard bed sizes: 1.3 x 2.5 m, 1.5 x 3.0 m or 2.0 x 3.0 m. Once the welded structure is in place, the rails, gantry, drive parts and table components are fitted and aligned for the selected model. We build standard-bed machines only, which keeps the build sequence consistent and makes later support more straightforward.
At this stage we also match the machine to the option code list on your order. That can include torch-height control, a flame-cutting torch, a wireless pendant, bed dividers, control boards and the operator stand. Because the machine is built to order, the bay work covers assembly together with the final cutting setup, laid out and checked before power-up.
- Standard bed formats: 1 300 x 2 500 mm, 1 500 x 3 000 mm and 2.0 x 3.0 m
- Mechanical build includes frame, gantry, rail set, slat bed and motion system
- Option-driven fitout is done before electrical testing starts
- Scope covers standard-bed machine builds, with electrical fitment and control setup
Electrical fitment and control setup
Once the mechanical build is square, the machine moves into wiring and control setup. Control boards are mounted, cable runs are secured, switches and safety items are checked, and the operator controls are configured to suit the selected options. If a P-THC, P-THC/ARC or P-THC/MEC package is part of the order, that system is fitted and set up as part of the same sequence.
Where a P-FLAME option is included, the torch arrangement and related controls are added during this stage as part of the build sequence. The same applies to P-REMOTE, P-DIVIDER, P-BOARD and P-CONTROL. Keeping all of that inside one build sequence helps with alignment between motion, control response and operator layout.
- Control boards fitted to the ordered specification
- Torch-height system installed where selected
- Remote pendant and operator stand added if specified
- Bed dividers fitted when mixed support zones are required
Dry runs, calibration and the first test cuts
Before a machine is cleared for dispatch, it goes through motion checks and cutting trials in the Germiston bay. Dry runs confirm travel limits, direction, homing behaviour and the relationship between the torch path and the bed area. Height control is then checked against the fitted torch system so the machine can hold a workable cutting position on test material.
Test cutting is there to verify that the machine leaves the bay as a working package, with power, motion and cutting functions checked. The exact sample material and cut pattern can differ from one order to the next, but the aim stays practical: stable movement, clean travel, sensible control behaviour and a machine that is ready for final commissioning at your premises. Final cut quality on your floor still depends on your plate condition, consumable state, gas setup where flame is used and the power available on site.
What is included before the machine ships
The Germiston build-bay portion covers the machine assembly, option fitment, setup checks and a working test before transport is arranged. It also links directly to the on-site commissioning stage, where the machine is positioned, connected and run on the customer's floor with operator training. The machine is prepared as a working system for delivery and handover.
- Assembly of the ordered standard-bed machine in 1.3 x 2.5 m, 1.5 x 3.0 m or 2.0 x 3.0 m format
- Fitment of selected option codes
- Electrical and control setup in the build bay
- Dry-run checks and test cutting before dispatch
- On-site commissioning after delivery
- Operator training during handover on your floor
If you are still deciding between bed sizes or option codes, it helps to settle that before the bay work starts. Changing the configuration later can affect the layout, the control arrangement and the delivery planning.
What you need ready at your premises
Although the machine is built and tested in Germiston, final commissioning happens at your site. That means the floor area, access route and electrical supply need to suit the ordered bed size and the chosen control package. A cramped doorway or weak power feed can hold up a handover more than the machine build ever would.
Please allow enough clear space around the machine for loading plate, removing cut parts and routine cleaning. Good access for offloading matters as well, particularly on industrial sites with shared yards, ramps or municipal vehicle rules. Coastal humidity can also affect stored steel and consumables, so covered storage near the machine is worth planning even before delivery date is fixed.
- Level floor area suited to the ordered bed size
- Safe offloading access for the machine components
- Mains power available for commissioning and running checks
- Working space around the machine for loading and operator movement
- Plate handling plan on site, especially for 1 500 x 3 000 mm and 2.0 x 3.0 m sheets
For a site-specific check, send the floor details through our contact form and include the town, available power and intended material sizes.
How build pricing and aftercare are handled
Build pricing is worked out from the selected bed size first, then the option code list, then any delivery and commissioning requirements linked to your province or town. A 1.3 x 2.5 m machine with a short option list is not costed the same way as a 2.0 x 3.0 m machine with flame cutting, remote operation and additional control hardware. Transport, access conditions and the extent of on-site work also form part of the picture.
After handover, support stays tied to the machine as supplied by us: the standard-bed structure, fitted options and the operating arrangement used during commissioning. We can help with replacement parts for the machine package we build, operator guidance related to that package, and practical fault-finding when site conditions or settings need attention. We do not take on retrofit support for other makes, and our standard range stays within the three standard bed sizes. Keeping the range narrow makes the aftercare more useable for owners, even if the request starts with a small issue.
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Questions we get asked
Do you keep completed machines standing in stock?
Each unit is built to order in one of the three standard bed sizes, then configured by option code before dispatch.
Can you build a machine wider or longer than the 2.0 x 3.0 m format?
The range is limited to the standard 1.3 x 2.5 m, 1.5 x 3.0 m and 2.0 x 3.0 m bed sizes. Heavy 3 m plus gantries are outside our build range.
Does the machine leave Germiston ready to cut on our floor?
It leaves the build bay tested, then final commissioning and operator training are completed at your premises so the machine can be checked in its working position and power environment.
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