Commissioning and operator training
Every standard-bed machine is commissioned on the customer’s floor before handover. That visit covers levelling, electrical checks, first cuts and two full days of operator training on the machine you ordered.
What is included on commissioning
Commissioning is the final build step after the machine leaves our Germiston build bay. We position the machine, level the frame, connect the control equipment, check motion on all axes, set the cutting torch, and run the first test parts under power on your floor.
The training is done on the exact bed size and option set ordered for your machine, whether that is a 1.3 x 2.5 m, 1.5 x 3.0 m or 2.0 x 3.0 m model. If your machine includes torch-height control, a flame-cutting torch, a remote pendant, bed dividers or a specific control board set, those items are covered during setup and in the operator sessions.
- Machine placement and final levelling on the prepared floor area
- Electrical connection to the agreed supply point
- Control startup, homing checks and motion verification
- Torch setup, consumable check and cut parameter confirmation
- First sample cuts on customer material where available
- Two days of operator training at the installed machine
How the visit runs on site
The first part of the visit is mechanical and electrical. The frame is set in place. The bed is checked for level across its working area, and cable routing is tidied so that normal workshop traffic does not interfere with machine movement. Once power is on, the operator stand, control boards and safety functions are checked before any cutting starts.
After that we move to live cutting. The machine is homed, travel limits are verified, and test files are run to confirm direction, torch position and height behaviour. Where a machine includes P-THC, the height system is set against the cutting process in use. Where P-FLAME is fitted, the flame torch setup and pierce routine are also covered.
- Position and level the machine
- Connect and test the control system
- Verify gantry travel and limit operation
- Set torch position and basic cut values
- Run first cuts and inspect edge quality
- Adjust settings for the material range you handle most often
Two days on your own machine
Training is hands-on and done on the installed machine. Operators work in the same shop where the machine will earn its keep, which matters when floor space, plate handling and electrical supply all affect the daily routine. Site crew can watch and ask as we go.
Day one usually covers startup, homing, referencing, loading cut files, positioning sheet, dry runs, pierce settings, straight cuts, internal features and shutdown procedure. Day two goes further into repeat work, torch-height settings, consumables, common cut faults and safe handling of hot plate. If your machine includes P-REMOTE, the pendant functions are shown as part of normal loading and positioning.
We also spend time on practical habits that reduce scrap. That includes checking slat condition, watching for tip wear, keeping cut files organised, and knowing when poor earthing or unstable mains supply will affect motion or arc behaviour during load-shedding conditions with backup power on site.
What you need ready before delivery
A smooth commissioning visit depends on the floor area and power point being ready before the machine arrives. The machine must go onto a firm indoor floor with enough clearance around the bed for loading plate, removing cut parts and accessing the operator side. The machine should stand in a dry position where wind-driven spray, roof leaks and grinding dust do not fall directly onto the controls.
Material for the first cuts should be on hand in the thickness range you expect to run most often. If the site uses a generator or inverter during outages, tell us before delivery so the commissioning plan matches the actual supply conditions.
- Clear indoor floor space for the bed size ordered
- Working mains supply at the agreed point
- Safe access for offloading and moving into position
- Plate stock available for test cuts and operator practice
- Operators present for both training days
- General workshop ventilation and normal fire precautions
How commissioning charges are worked out
Commissioning is priced as part of the machine supply in broad terms, with the final amount shaped by the bed size, the option codes fitted, and the travel needed to reach site. A 1.3 x 2.5 m bed installation in Germiston is not costed the same way as a 2.0 x 3.0 m bed machine going to Durban, Cape Town or a remote inland town where extra travel and overnight stays are needed.
The option set matters as well. A machine with P-THC, P-FLAME, P-REMOTE, P-DIVIDER and a specific board configuration needs more setup and more operator coverage than a basic cutting package. Floor conditions can also affect time on site if the machine area needs extra levelling work before first cuts can start.
For a firm figure, send the machine model, option codes, town and site details through our contact form. That lets us price the build, delivery and commissioning scope to the job rather than guessing from a short note.
Aftercare once handover is done
Handover leaves the machine operating on your floor with the main controls explained, the standard routines shown and the operators having cut on their own material. Basic care points are covered before the visit closes, including cleaning around the bed, checking slats, handling consumables and knowing when to stop and inspect rather than push a bad cut through a full sheet.
If you need extra training later for a new operator or a shift team, that can be arranged as a separate visit. We also assist with option-related questions on the standard-bed machines we build, including the three bed sizes and their listed options. We do not retrofit other makes or take in pre-owned units for commissioning work.
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Questions we get asked
Is commissioning included for every machine?
Commissioning is included for every standard-bed machine, with operator training on the installed machine before handover.
Do we need to provide material for the first cuts?
Having plate on site in the thickness range you expect to cut most often helps the setup and training match your normal work.
Can you commission a machine made by another company?
This service is for the standard-bed CNC plasma machines we build in 1.3 x 2.5 m, 1.5 x 3.0 m and 2.0 x 3.0 m sizes and their listed options only.
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