Komatsu Plasma Cutting Systems are a cost effective alternative to laser cutters, by providing precision quality cutting at lower initial cost and production cost. The TFP3062 6 x 12 150 Amp (30kw). has a 6 x 12 ft. table, new FANUC 0iMC CNC, and rearranged gas controls for easier access next to the CNC. NC program storage capacity has been doubled. A USB port can be used to load NC programs. The new features are also part of the new model TFP3051 Mark IIIα 5 x 10. See the Twister Flash Movie for videos comparing models and features.

The Twister TFP3051 Mark IIIα is the latest model 5x10 30 kW (150 Amp) CNC Fine Plasma cutting system from Komatsu. All Komatsu Plasma Cutters feature arc voltage height control. Marking is done using the plasma torch and argon gas. The extended stroke high body option increases capacity for steel tube cutting. See the article, "Changing Strategies, How to cut steel plate faster than a laser or waterjet" in the Plasma Technology section of the February FFJournal.
You can see a demo of this machine near our Chicago headquarters. See Twister Newsletter

The TFPL Blade Series machines have table widths of 8 ft. or 10 ft., and standard lengths of 20 or 40 feet, and a choice of Twister 30 kW (150 Amp) Fine Plasma power unit or the new modual plasma power unit configured as 60 kW (300 Amp) or 100 kW (525 Amp). Extended length tables up to 100 ft. are available. See Twister Newsletter

The Root Twister TFPV Fine Plasma cutting machine features a bevel cutting torch on a TFPL style 300 Amp (60kw) machine. Accurate two pass cutting is facilitated by a CCD camera used to align the torch for the second pass. Tandem TFPV and TFPL machines are used in shipyard and construction equipment manufacturing in Korea.