ESAB Vision T5 CNC Plasma Cutting System
Key Specifications
Table Width
Table Length
Plasma Source
Max Cut Thickness
Positioning Speed
AHC (Auto Height Control)
Overview
The ESAB Vision T5 is a heavy-duty CNC plasma cutting system designed for industrial structural steel, shipbuilding, and heavy fabrication applications requiring high-productivity plate cutting. The Vision T5 combines ESAB's gantry cutting machine with the Hypertherm HPRXD or XPR plasma source for high-definition cutting of carbon steel up to 50mm thick. The Vision T5 is part of ESAB's comprehensive cutting portfolio and is typically configured for large-format tables up to 30m in length for shipyard and bridge fabrication work. ESAB's Columbus or Viking CNC control with automatic height control (AHC) maintains optimal torch standoff throughout the cut for consistent quality on warped or uneven plate. Oxygen and nitrogen dual-gas systems allow optimized cutting of carbon steel and stainless steel without manual gas changes.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Width | Up to 6,000 mm |
| Table Length | Up to 30,000 mm |
| Plasma Source | Hypertherm HPRXD or XPR (up to 400A) |
| Max Cut Thickness | 50 mm carbon steel (plasma), 80 mm with oxygen |
| Positioning Speed | Up to 25 m/min |
| AHC (Auto Height Control) | Standard |
| Gas System | Dual-gas (O2 + N2/Air) |
| Control | ESAB Columbus CNC |
| Drive System | Rack-and-pinion servo |
| Posts | 1.8M |
| Members | 86K |
| Since | 2003 |
| Manufacturer | Imet |
| Model | CLASS SI 350 |
| Phase Type | Three-phase |
Specifications sourced from machinio.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Heavy-duty gantry construction for structural and shipyard environments
- Table lengths to 30m for large plate cutting operations
- Automatic height control for consistent cuts on warped plate
- Dual gas system for both carbon and stainless steel
- ESAB global service and consumables supply chain
Limitations
- Plasma quality (vs laser) limits precision cut tolerance to ±0.5mm
- Large table configurations require substantial facility investment
- ESAB Columbus control interface less modern than Voortman or Koike systems
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Frequently Asked Questions
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AHC continuously monitors the arc voltage between the plasma torch and the workpiece and adjusts the torch Z-height in real time to maintain a constant standoff distance. This compensates for plate warping, uneven surfaces, and thermal distortion during cutting, ensuring consistent plasma arc energy and cut quality without operator intervention.
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