AKS Cutting Systems dura-kut

Specs verified 2026-10-05 · akscutting.com Updated 2026-10-05

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Key Specifications

Rapid Traverse

1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min)

motion accuracy

+/- 0.006 in per 3 ft of motion (+/- 0.15 mm per 914 mm)

max cut depth

Up to 16 in (406 mm)

max cut width

Up to 30 ft (9.14 m)

max cut length

Up to 200 ft (60.96 m) in 10 ft (3.05 m) increments

standard table widths

8 ft to 18 ft (2.44 to 5.49 m)

How much does the AKS Cutting Systems dura-kut cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the AKS Cutting Systems dura-kut that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

Rail-mounted and built to order, the AKS dura-kut is the company's gantry machine for large, thick plate. It is not a unitized table. The bridge runs on crane rail fixed to the floor, so the cutting area is set by how much rail is laid: up to 30 ft (9.14 m) wide and up to 200 ft (60.96 m) long in 10 ft (3.05 m) increments. AKS lists a maximum cut depth of up to 16 in (406 mm).

Width comes in two ranges. Standard widths run from 8 ft to 18 ft (2.44 to 5.49 m), and what AKS calls Dura-max widths run from 18 ft to 30 ft (5.49 to 9.14 m). The table under the gantry is a separate item, available from AKS or from third parties, and can be a downdraft table, a self-cleaning downdraft table or a water table. An H-beam support is offered for floor mounting.

Despite the size, the motion figures are close to those of the small tables: 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min) travel speed and +/- 0.006 in per 3 ft accuracy of motion. The drive is a dual drive, vertical tooth rack and pinion on the rail, which AKS says tolerates floors that are not flat. The page also lists direct pinion loading and oversized wheel bearings.

A gantry this wide is normally bought to carry more than one torch, and the dura-kut can be fitted with multiple plasma or oxy-fuel cutting torches. AKS also lists two larger attachments for it. The robo-kut is a 5-axis plasma bevel head capable of +/- 45 degrees. The tube-kut is a floor-standing rotary unit that sits beside the table and lets the same torch cut tube and pipe. Control is the Hypertherm Edge Connect CNC with a 19 in (483 mm) color touch screen console, and a wireless remote control pendant, a drill attachment and pin stamping are accessories.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Motion Accuracy	+/- 0.006 in per 3 ft of motion (+/- 0.15 mm per 914 mm)
Rapid Traverse Rate	1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min)
Max Cut Depth	Up to 16 in (406 mm)
Max Cut Width	Up to 30 ft (9.14 m)
Max Cut Length	Up to 200 ft (60.96 m) in 10 ft (3.05 m) increments
Standard Table Widths	8 ft to 18 ft (2.44 to 5.49 m)
Dura Max Table Widths	18 ft to 30 ft (5.49 to 9.14 m)
CNC Control	Hypertherm Edge Connect CNC controller
Operator Screen	19 in (483 mm) color touch screen console
Drive System	Dual drive vertical tooth rack and pinion mounted to 107lbs crane rail
Bridge	Gantry-style bridge
Cutting Torches	Multiple plasma or oxy-fuel cutting torches
Table Options	Downdraft table, self-cleaning table or water table

Specifications sourced from akscutting.com — verified 2026-10-05

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Cutting area up to 30 ft (9.14 m) wide and up to 200 ft (60.96 m) long
Maximum cut depth of up to 16 in (406 mm), the deepest AKS lists for a plasma machine
1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min) travel speed with +/- 0.006 in per 3 ft accuracy of motion
Can carry multiple plasma or oxy-fuel cutting torches on the gantry-style bridge
Self-cleaning downdraft table option sweeps out slag and scrap without pits or holes cut into the floor
Takes the robo-kut 5-axis bevel head and the tube-kut tube and pipe unit

Limitations

Floor-mounted rail installation; this is not one of AKS's unitized tables
The cutting table is a separate choice, supplied by AKS or by third parties
Motion accuracy of +/- 0.006 in per 3 ft is looser than the +/- 0.003 in per 3 ft of the accu-kut
The page does not say which process the 16 in (406 mm) cut depth refers to, so confirm plasma and oxy-fuel limits separately
Bevel head, tube cutting, drill attachment and pin stamping are all extra equipment

Best For

Plate wider than 10 ft (3.05 m), which is the accu-kut limit Multi-torch cutting of heavy plate Long beds, up to 200 ft (60.96 m), holding several plates Weld-prep beveling with the robo-kut head

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How large can an AKS dura-kut be?

Up to 30 ft (9.14 m) wide and up to 200 ft (60.96 m) long, with length added in 10 ft (3.05 m) increments. Standard widths range from 8 ft to 18 ft (2.44 to 5.49 m), and the Dura-max widths range from 18 ft to 30 ft (5.49 to 9.14 m).

02 What is the maximum cut depth of the dura-kut?

AKS lists a maximum cut depth of up to 16 in (406 mm). The specification does not attach that figure to a particular process. The machine can carry multiple plasma or oxy-fuel cutting torches, so ask AKS which torch and power supply the figure applies to before planning thick work.

03 What table does the dura-kut use?

The table is chosen separately from the gantry. AKS says the tables are available from multiple third parties or from its own team, and lists a downdraft table, a self-cleaning downdraft table that sweeps out slag, scrap and small parts, and a water table upgrade. An H-beam support is offered for floor mounting.

04 When does the dura-kut make more sense than the accu-kut?

When the plate is wider than the accu-kut can take. The accu-kut is a unitized system that cuts up to 10 ft (3.05 m) wide. The dura-kut runs on floor rail and cuts up to 30 ft (9.14 m) wide, at the cost of a looser motion accuracy figure of +/- 0.006 in per 3 ft.

05 Can the dura-kut cut bevels and tube?

With attachments. The robo-kut is a 5-axis plasma bevel head capable of +/- 45 degrees with continuous unlimited rotation. The tube-kut is an add-on positioned on the floor at the left or right side of the table, with a servo-controlled rotary drive and headstock chuck that index tube or pipe under the plasma torch.