Used Kinetic Plasma Cutters for Sale

Who Kinetic isKinetic is a manufacturer of CNC metal cutting systems that started in New Zealand in 1993 and today serves the Northern hemisphere from a United States office and the Southern hemisphere from its New Zealand office. The company describes itself as a productivity company rather than simply a machine builder, because its machines are designed to reduce plate processing time by combining several operations in one setup.

What they are known forKinetic's core product is the large-format gantry plate-processing machine. Rather than only cutting, these systems add a vertical machining spindle so a shop can drill, tap, bore, counterbore, chamfer and mill on the same table, without moving the workpiece between stations. Cutting capability spans plasma and oxy-fuel, with bevel cutting and multi-torch arrangements offered, and the company has also added large-format plate laser cutting and part marking options. The machines are aimed at fabricators and plate processors, from job shops to large manufacturers.

Model series buyers search forKinetic's line has been sold under the K-series names, including the K1000, K1200 and K2000 downdraft table machines for precision plasma cutting of gauge material up to about 1½-inch plate, and the larger K2500 and K3000 for precision plasma cutting on bigger span tables. Later and larger models include the K4000, K5000, K5200 and K5600, and the K6000 plasma, laser and machining system. The K3000 is a combination machine: the manufacturer lists plasma cutting to 4 inches, oxy-fuel cutting to 8 inches, high-production drilling to 1-1/4 inch, boring to 4 inches, tapping to 5/8 inch and interpolated milling, using a BT 40 spindle with 24 tool stations and automated tool changes.

What to check on a used machineOn a used Kinetic combination machine, the cutting and machining sides need separate attention. Check the plasma power source and torch consumables history, the condition of the cutting table, slats and downdraft or water table, and whether the fume extraction and dross handling still work as intended. On the machining side, inspect the BT 40 spindle for runout and taper wear, the tool changer and its 24 stations, through-spindle coolant delivery, chip extraction and coolant recycling. Ask for maintenance records on the linear rails, helical rack and pinion drives, ball screws on the vertical axes and the floor-mounted rails, since these carry the accuracy of the machine.

Controls, software and supportKinetic develops its own machine control software and nesting and pathing CAD/CAM software, and the machines use a PC-based control with a touchscreen interface and a fiber-optic link for loading programs. When buying used, confirm which control generation and software version the machine runs, whether the nesting software licence transfers, and whether post-processors and program files are included. Ask the seller what service and spare parts support is still available for that model and control, and whether the manufacturer or a third party can supply replacement parts. Because Kinetic has offices in both the United States and New Zealand, buyers should confirm which service region covers their location before committing.

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