Fabricator uses a high power plasma cutting torch for materials up to 32mm (1¼") and conventional gas cutting above 32mm (1¼"). The system is equipped with a nine-tool carousel with auto tool changer, and can have as many as four cutting torches -- although two are normally sufficient. Marking can be done by inkjet, plasma, powder or punch. Fabricator’s performance is enhanced by Farley patented plate clamping system, which minimizes chatter and plate movement, the drill life has been up to 40-60% longer than on a large heavy duty machining centre with conventional edge clamping.

Fabricator checklist can eliminate over 90% of handling in parts to be drilled and profiled. High speed drilling available with efficient plasma cutting offers improvements in output of +300%. Multi set-ups Materials savings through better nesting on big plates.

The system is extensively used by structural steel fabricators, steel service centers, earth moving equipment makers, special machine builders and so on. It can typically improve productivity by three to five times, while introducing better accuracy, more flexibility and greater range. All these aspects add up to lower cost parts.