Lincoln Electric Precision Plasma 3000
Key Specifications
Table Size
cutting area
plasma power source
max cutting thickness
positioning speed
cutting speed
How much does the Lincoln Electric Precision Plasma 3000 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc plasma cutting in this class — not a quote from Lincoln Electric. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Lincoln Electric Precision Plasma 3000 is listed as a 4 ft × 8 ft (approx. 1,220 mm × 2,440 mm) CNC plasma table with an integrated FlexCut power source in the 80 or 85 A class. It is not in Lincoln Electric's current lineup, so treat the listed figures as a guide and confirm them against the nameplate and manual of the unit in front of you.
The listed figures put mild steel capacity at 25 mm for production cutting and 38 mm for severance. Production thickness is the one to plan around, because a severance cut leaves an edge that normally needs cleanup. Positioning and cutting speed are both given as up to 5,000 mm/min, with the positioning figure also shown as 197 in/min and the cutting figure dependent on material and thickness. With rapid moves no faster than the top cutting speed, a nest of many small parts spends a noticeable share of its cycle travelling between pierces.
The control system row includes THC, so torch height is managed by the control instead of being set by hand. The footprint is given as approx. 1,370 mm × 2,740 mm and the weight as approx. 900 – 1,200 kg, a range wide enough that floor loading and rigging should be planned from the actual machine.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cutting Area | 4 ft × 8 ft (approx. 1,220 mm × 2,440 mm) |
| Plasma Power Source | Lincoln Electric FlexCut 80 or 85 A class (integrated) |
| Max Cutting Thickness | 25 mm production / 38 mm severance (mild steel) |
| Positioning Speed | Up to 5,000 mm/min (197 in/min) |
| Cutting Speed | Up to 5,000 mm/min (material/thickness dependent) |
| Control System | Lincoln Electric COLUMBUS NC with THC |
| Table Size | Approx. 1,370 mm × 2,740 mm footprint |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 900 – 1,200 kg |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- The 4 ft × 8 ft (approx. 1,220 mm × 2,440 mm) cutting area takes a full sheet of that size without repositioning
- Mild steel capacity listed at 25 mm production and 38 mm severance from an integrated FlexCut source
- Torch height control (THC) is part of the listed control system
Limitations
- Positioning speed tops out at 5,000 mm/min (197 in/min), the same figure as the maximum cutting speed
- The listed figures cover mild steel only; no stainless steel or aluminium thickness is given
- Weight is given only as approx. 900 – 1,200 kg, too loose a range to plan rigging from
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed figures give 25 mm for production cutting and 38 mm for severance, both in mild steel. Severance is the thickness at which the arc can still part the plate, usually with a rough edge, so parts that need a clean edge belong inside the 25 mm production figure. Nothing is listed for stainless steel or aluminium.
02
The cutting area is listed as 4 ft × 8 ft (approx. 1,220 mm × 2,440 mm). The machine itself needs more room: the footprint is listed as approx. 1,370 mm × 2,740 mm, before allowing space for loading plate and for the operator to walk around the table.
03
Both are listed as up to 5,000 mm/min. The positioning figure is also shown as 197 in/min, and the cutting figure is marked as dependent on material and thickness, so thick plate will run well below it.
