Unleash Maximum Productivity with the Voortman V320

Automated Plate Processing Redefined!

Introducing the Voortman V320, your gateway to advanced, uninterrupted plate processing - a machine that always keeps going. Engineered for peak efficiency, the V320 transforms your production process with continuous automated workflows, featuring a robust, fast dropdoor table, a wide conveyor belt, and automatic chip removal.

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SO, HERE IS THE VOORTMAN V320 IN A NUTSHELL

Discover the unique aspects of the V320, as Ben Morrall gives you a concise overview of its standout features. Join him directly from the production floor of GB Structures, where the V320 is demonstrating its remarkable capabilities and transforming their operations.

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MAXIMIZING PRODUCTIVITY
AND MINIMIZING MANUAL INTERVENTION

The machine autonomously unloads parts up to 500x500 mm (20"x20"), weighing up to 75 kg (165 lbs), minimizing manual intervention for longer periods. Operators are free to concentrate on other important duties, only returning for specific manual tasks or to sort the parts that have been automatically dropped into the parts bin. The V320's innovative gripper system, minimizes the dead zone, allowing you to cut extremely close to the grippers, maximizing material yield.

REDUCE YOUR COSTS PER PART

REDUCED DEAD ZONE

The V320 offers a reduced dead zone, enhancing your material usage. It processes entire plates, including areas between gripper truck clamps, with a design that permits the side gripper truck to release from the plate in the final processing, thereby maximizing material yield.

MINIMAL WASTE

Boasting efficient nesting in remnants and HD Multidrop, this machine excels in reducing material waste and operational expenses, optimizing the use of nearly the entire skeleton of the plate.

BRIDGE CUTTING

Nesting bridge cuts boost efficiency, saving up to 8 seconds per product by discharging a full row at once and minimizing plasma arc shutdowns. With fewer pierces required, it lowers consumable costs and improves material usage.

UNLOCK THE BENEFITS OF HD MULTIDROP

LESS WASTE - MORE EFFICIENCY

HD Multidrop ensures that almost the entire skeleton of the plate is utilized in the most optimal way, reducing waste.
It's innovative approach sets new standards and provides these 3 main benefits:

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1. MAXIMIZING MATERIAL YIELD

An advanced nesting technique significantly improves material yield and efficiency in plate cutting. Delivering cost savings and a more environmentally friendly operation.

2. REDUCED CRANE USAGE AND MANUAL HANDLING

Given that the entire skeleton is comprehensively utilized, our workflow significantly enhances safety by mitigating the risks commonly associated with heavy lifting and manual material handling.

3. LESS CONSUMABLE WEAR, GAS AND POWER CONSUMPTION

HD Multidrop reduces operating costs by lowering the number of cut meters and thus reduced consumable wear and power and gas usage. It leads to fewer replacements, lower maintenance costs, and a more sustainable operation.

UNLOCK UNMANNED POTENTIAL WITH ADVANCED AUTOMATION

Experience the pinnacle of automation with our V320, designed for prolonged unmanned operation. The V320 leads the way in efficiency and continuous automated workflows, complemented by tools like the heavy and fast dropdoor table, a wide conveyor belt, automatic chip removal and more. The result? Minimal manual intervention, maximum productivity in unmanned settings. Find out more below.

The ultimate Heavy Dropdoor Table: Speed, Size, Superiority

Boost your productivity with our Heavy Dropdoor Table, suitable for small to large, heavy products. With the capacity to handle parts up to 500x500 mm (20"x20") and 75 kg (165 lbs), it's ideal for a wide range of sizes, including those above standard dimensions. For those larger products, you'll receive a notification on the dashboard. It stands out with its superior automation and speed, offering you a high level of efficiency and periods of unmanned running.

Wide Conveyor Belt for superior handling

Enhance your operations with the standard 750 mm Wide Conveyor Belt, capable of smoothly transporting products up to 500 mm wide, even when positioned diagonally. It sets new standards in robust handling and reduces the need for manual oversight and intervention.

Automated Chip Removal for smoother plate processing

Experience uninterrupted plate processing with our integrated swarf brush, designed to automatically remove drill chips for a clean cutting surface. This dual-action brush first swipes the plate clean, then executes a second pass to brush away any chips. It not only improves processing stability and automation but also intelligently separates chips from plasma dross for easy disposal. Enjoy a cleaner, more efficient process that keeps your operations running smoothly for extended unmanned periods.

Autonomous Operation with 10-Station Tool Changer

Equipped with a 10-station automatic tool changer, the V320 can operate for hours autonomously. Its cutting-edge VACAM control software intelligently anticipates when a drill's lifetime will be exceeded. By pre-loading a new drill of the same diameter, the V320 seamlessly switches tools once the current drill reaches its lifespan, ensuring continuous, efficient operation.

SMALLEST GAP, BIG EFFICIENCY

EFFORTLESS SMALL PRODUCT DISCHARGE

Forget the time-consuming process of extracting lots of small products from the slag bin and enjoy long periods of unmanned operation. Thanks to the exceptionally small cutting gap, even products of 70 x 70 mm (2 - 3/4"x 2 - 3/4") are unloaded through the heavy dropdoor table onto the conveyor belt.

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ONLY BE THERE WHEN NEEDED

The Voortman Operator Dashboard shows the time per process, the number of operations still to be performed and the remaining production time. But most importantly; it shows when an operator needs to be present at the machine for a manual action. During times when operators are not needed at the machine, work can be done in other areas in your workshop. Or in other words; adding value where it is actually most needed at that particular moment.

GET THE HIGHEST THROUGHPUT

Maximize your production throughput with Voortman's advanced technologies equipped on the V320. Our magnetic mounting system ensures swift operation and minimal downtime, while the fastest height control drastically reduces cut-to-cut times. Voortman's Resume Cutting functionality provides quick, high-quality restarts when needed, and our leading discharge table accelerates processing, significantly boosting overall productivity.

The fastest discharge table and unloading cycle

Take your production efficiency to unprecedented heights with industry's fastest discharge table and unloading cycle. Capable of handling items up to 500x500 mm and weighing up to 75 kg, this table caters to a diverse array of product sizes. With its rapid discharge, you'll experience a remarkable improvement in processing speed and productivity, making it an essential asset for any modern manufacturing setup.

Back on track in a split second with Voortman's Resume Cutting Functionality

Interrupted cuts can create unnecessary downtime into your workflow. Therefore, Voortman introduces the Resume Cutting functionality. It enables quick resumption of cutting with almost invisible restarting points, facilitated by an Easy User Interface for high quality restarts and swift navigation to the point of error.

Oxy-fuel cutting with ease

Discover the perks of Oxy-fuel cutting: cost-effectiveness, versatile thickness processing, and minimal capital outlay. The smooth transition between plasma and oxy-fuel torches minimizes downtime, ensuring efficient cutting processes. Introducing a robust Dropdoor Table specifically crafted for managing items of varying sizes and weights. With a capacity for parts weighing up to 75 kg (165 lbs), it is suitable for a wide range of sizes and thick materials.

Meet the fastest height control

As you may know, high-quality cutting requires frequent measurement movements. For instance, in products with four holes, over 30% of process time is spent on movement-related activities. Depending on the desired quality, this can be reduced or increased. Our fastest height measurement then provides you with maximum achievable production time possible. Due to the magnetic mounting, the oxy-fuel torch benefits from the same fast height control.

Create superior holes in a fast manner with High-Torque Spindle

Featuring one of the largest and fastest drilling spindles on the market, the V320 excels in fast qualitative hole drilling up to 40 mm and thread tapping up to M30. Its spindle, characterized by a high torque and rapid rotation, maintains constant feed rates for even chip thickness and steady cutting speeds, resulting in superior drilling quality and lower consumable expenses.

Benefit from magnetic mounting

Both the plasma and oxy-fuel torch benefit from shared built-in technologies like fast height control and TrueVolt, thanks to their identical magnetic mounting. This mounting, requiring no calibration and unaffected by tolerances, uses only two perfectly synchronized drives. It also speeds up production; in case of a collision, operators can quickly remount the torch using the magnetic system, minimizing downtime. Switching between different cutting thicknesses is effortless, since switching from plasma to oxy is very quick and easy.

QUALITY AND UPTIME AT THE FOREFRONT

The V320 is engineered to excel in both quality and uptime. Every component and feature is meticulously designed to serve these key objectives. Notably, our software solutions empower you to execute advanced cuts with increased efficiency, all while maintaining or improving product quality.

Voortman's Resume Cutting: Flawless Resumption, Exceptional Quality

Overcome the hassle of interrupted cuts while upholding superior quality. Learn through our video how Voortman's resume cutting functionality expertly resumes bevel cuts, delivering flawless results. Efficiency and quality go hand in hand.

Cutting Excellence with TrueVolt: Precision Meets Durability

Achieve superior cutting quality and extend consumable life with our TrueVolt Technology. It continuously measures arc voltage, adjusting in real time for consumable wear to maintain a consistent nozzle-to-plate distance. Unlike systems using predefined values, which can cause the torch head to move closer to the plate and risk collision, TrueVolt ensures stable cutting performances and reduces consumable wear, optimizing both cutting results and consumable lifespan.

Ultra-Stable, Waste-Minimizing Drill Clamps

Experience unparalleled precision and efficiency with our optimally designed drill clamps, crafted to provide outstanding stability and minimal material waste. Whether drilling near the edge or between clamps, our drill clamp design offers the perfect combination of stability and flexibility, enhancing your overall drilling performance and quality.

Oil against unwanted slag

Our innovative Dross inhibitor tackles the issue of slag accumulation during plate piercing. This handy tool features a nozzle located near the torch that sprays a layer of oil right before piercing. By preventing slag adherence, it significantly improves hole quality, reduces manual post-processing efforts, and eliminates the hassle of separating small, stuck products.

Next step in hole quality

Elevate the precision of complex contours with our Xtended Hole Technology. This innovation, an extension of Hypertherm's True-Hole Technology, is specifically designed to refine smaller contours such as slot and rectangle holes. Seamlessly incorporated into our VACAM Control Software, it's available without any additional costs or licensing, offering immediate enhancement to your operations.

V320'S DUAL GRIPPER TRUCKS

PRECISION PLATE MOVEMENT FOR QUALITY RESULTS

The V320's innovative gripper system minimizes the dead zone, allowing you to cut extremely close to the grippers, maximizing material yield. The V320 features two measuring gripper trucks for precise plate movement. The master gripper truck uses three clamps to secure the trailing end, and the support gripper truck, with two clamps, holds the plate at the datum line. This dual-gripper system ensures accurate processing of the entire plate and flat bar lengths, enhancing your end product quality.

MAXIMIZING MATERIAL YIELD AND REDUCING CONSUMABLE COSTS

The V320 is a game-changer in material utilization and cost-saving solutions. With its innovative design, the dead zone is minimized, maximizing material yield. The integrated VACAM Software aids in optimal consumable management, balancing cost and quality. Enhanced by features like efficient nesting in remnants and HD Multidrop, the V320 significantly reduces material waste and operational expenses.

Reduced dead zone for superior material yield

Enhance your material utilization with the V320, designed to process entire plates, including areas between gripper truck clamps. Its innovative design allows the side gripper truck to release from the plate during the final processing stage, minimizing the dead zone typically needed for side clamps, thereby optimizing material yield.

Timely Consumable Replacement

As you may know, changing your consumables too early can lead to unwarranted expenses, whereas waiting too long can compromise the quality of your products. Fortunately, with our VACAM Software, you gain access to crucial data like start-stop counts and total cutting length. This information empowers you to make well-informed decisions about when to change your consumables, ensuring both cost-effectiveness and high-quality output.

Easily nest within remnants or full plates

The Plate Verification Feature streamlines the process of fitting your nesting into remnants or full plates, effectively reducing material waste and costs. Using a bright laser pointer, it traces your nesting's outer contour for precise placement. Adjustments can easily be made with a joystick on the panel, applicable to remnants as well. With just one intact angle needed, VACAM software automatically recalculates and rotates the nesting, saving time and resources. It's a very efficient, cost-effective and user-friendly process.

Cut costs with Bridge cutting

Experience the efficiency of nesting bridge cuts! This method saves up to 8 seconds per product by discharging a full row of products at once and reducing the need to turn off the plasma arc. There are fewer pierces needed while cutting the nesting, resulting in lower consumable costs per part and a better material usage.

WEBINAR / Voortman & Hypertherm

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PLASMA CONSUMABLE MANAGEMENT

Finding that sweet spot for changing consumables is key, isn't it? In our webinar with Hypertherm, we discussed various topics related to improving plasma consumable management. Our experts shared actionable insights and clever strategies that you can immediately apply to your daily operations. Get ready to take your plasma consumable management to the next level with our webinar recording!

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Specifications

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Voortman V320
	Voortman V320
Working width	meter	2 or 3
Working length	meter	6, 9 or 12
Maximum cutting thickness	mm	75
Positioning weight	kg	7.500 or 9.000
Drilling and positioning	Servo motors
Positioning speed X	mm/min	20,000
Positioning speed Y	mm/min	30,000
Positioning speed Z	mm/min	30,000
Marking	milling/plasma
Drilling units	vertical	1
Nominal power	kW	30
Speed drill head	rpm (stepless)	0 - 2,500
Tool changer		2 x 5
Drill holder		SK40
Drill diameter	mm	5 - 40
Thread tapping		M6 - M30
Plasma	up to (amp)	400
Oxy-fuel torch		1

Voortman V320
		Voortman V320
Working width	ft	6 or 10
Working length	ft	20, 30 or 40
Maximum cutting thickness	inch	3
Positioning weight	lbs	16,500 or 19,850
Drilling and positioning	Servo motors
Positioning speed X	f/min	65-1/2
Positioning speed Y	f/min	98-1/2
Positioning speed Z	f/min	98-1/2
Marking	milling/plasma
Drilling units	vertical	1
Nominal power	Hp	40
Speed drill head	rpm (stepless)	0 - 2,500
Tool changer		2 x 5
Drill holder		SK40
Drill diameter	inch	13/64 - 1-9/16
Thread tapping		M6 - M30
Plasma	up to (amp)	400
Oxy-fuel torch		1

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