Kjellberg HiFocus 440i CNC Plasma System

$80,000 - $150,000 (plasma source unit only) Updated 2026-03-16

Key Specifications

Max Current

440 A

Plasma Process

HiFocus high-definition plasma

Max Cut Thickness

80 mm mild steel (quality cut to 50 mm)

Min Material Thickness

2 mm

Gases

Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon-Hydrogen, Air

Cutting Quality

ISO 9013 range 3 on 25mm steel

Overview

The Kjellberg HiFocus 440i is a high-definition CNC plasma cutting system from German manufacturer Kjellberg Finsterwalde, offering one of the highest maximum current ratings (440A) in the precision plasma segment for cutting very thick structural steel in a single pass. Kjellberg's HiFocus technology uses precision plasma gas control and constricted arc nozzle geometry to achieve cutting quality equivalent to laser on carbon steel up to 25mm and productive cutting up to 80mm thick. The HiFocus 440i is typically integrated with Messer, Koike, or OEM cutting tables for structural and heavy fabrication applications. German engineering produces consistent arc characteristics with long consumable life — a key operating cost advantage in high-production environments. The 440i is used by bridge fabricators, heavy equipment manufacturers, and offshore structure builders.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Current	440 A
Plasma Process	HiFocus high-definition plasma
Max Cut Thickness	80 mm mild steel (quality cut to 50 mm)
Min Material Thickness	2 mm
Gases	Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon-Hydrogen, Air
Cutting Quality	ISO 9013 range 3 on 25mm steel
Arc Voltage Control	Integrated
Torch	PT-36 precision plasma torch
Interface	Compatible with Messer, Koike, Voortman tables
Cleaning Of The Power Source	33
Power Source Q Source	42
Electronic Control	48
Special Parameters Of The Power Source	49
Switching On The Power Source	71
Switching On The Control Unit	71
Switching On The Power Unit	72
Switching Off The Power Source	79
Plasma Gas Control Unit Q Gas	86
Connection Of The Gas Hoses Between Plasma Gas Control Unit And Q Port	92
Control Of The O Rings	117
The Power Source Must Be In The State Ready Or Error	cooling level min (E 142)
Control Mode	EtherCAT
Power Source	43
Condition	used
Year	2013
Stock Number	DE-CUT-VOO-2013-00001
Num Axes	4
X Axis Travel	3000 mm
Y Axis Travel	1500 mm
Working Area	3000 mm (length) x 1500 mm (width)
Machine Structure	Heavy steel frame construction; portal gantry design
Material Support	Sectional support bed
Plasma Cutting Unit	Kjellberg HiFocus 280i
Max Plasma Thickness	up to approx. 70 mm
Cutting Capacity	6 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 70 mm
Cutting Speed Range	approx. 0–5200 mm/min
Positioning Speed	approx. 12,000 mm/min
Positioning Accuracy	±0.1 mm
Cnc Control	VACAM CNC control
Software	VACAM Machine Edition; VACAD; VANEST
Industrial Pc	Intel Core 2 Duo; 2 GB RAM; SSD storage; Ethernet connection; touchscreen monitor; keyboard; USB ports
Automatic Torch Height Control	HT4000 PCS
Laser Pointer	Yes
Electrical Connection	230 V, 1 phase, 50 Hz
Compressed Air Requirement	Operating pressure approx. 6 bar
Noise Level	70 dB
Safety Equipment	Emergency stop buttons; emergency stop cable; protective safety systems
Material Types	Steel; structural steel; sheet metal
Available From	2026-03-16T00:00:00Z
Production Hours	2000
Category	Plasma Cutters in Germany
Subcategory	Cutting
Subcategory 2	Sheet metal machinery
Subcategory 3	Plasma cutting machine
Listing Id	113366649
Manufacturer	Voortman
Model	VACAM VCS Thermo
Location	🇩🇪Germany

Specifications sourced from machinio.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

440A maximum current for single-pass cutting of very thick structural steel
HiFocus technology produces laser-equivalent quality on steel up to 25mm
Long consumable life for low operating cost in high-production use
German engineering for consistent arc characteristics
Compatible with all major cutting table brands

Limitations

Plasma source only — requires separate cutting table and motion system
440A and high-current operation requires robust electrical infrastructure
Not suitable for non-ferrous thin sheet where laser has clear advantage

Best For

Bridge fabricators, heavy equipment manufacturers, and offshore structure builders requiring maximum-current plasma cutting for thick structural carbon steel with high cut quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is HiFocus plasma technology?

HiFocus is Kjellberg's proprietary high-definition plasma technology that uses a precision nozzle with a constricted water-injected plasma arc to achieve narrower kerf widths, squarer cut edges, and better surface roughness than conventional plasma. On carbon steel up to 25mm, HiFocus approaches laser cutting quality while cutting much faster than laser on thick materials.