Machitech Beamcut BC50
Key Specifications
beam size
t beam size
channel size
hss size
angle size
pipe diameter
How much does the Machitech Beamcut BC50 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Machitech Beamcut BC50 is a robotic plasma cell for structural steel. A FANUC 6-axis robotic arm carries a Hypertherm XPR torch around beams, channels, HSS, angles and flats, and cuts holes, slots, copes and bevels and the part to length in one pass. The BC50 is the larger of two models, taking beams up to 48 x 16 in (1,219 x 406 mm).
Capacity by profile is spelled out in the table. Channel shares the beam limit. T beam is Min 4 x 2 in (102 x 51 mm); max 39 x 16 in (991 x 406 mm), and HSS and angle both top out at 16 x 16 in (406 x 406 mm). Flat bar can be as wide as the beam, though the maximum size requires XPR plasma. Material thickness is up to 3 in (76 mm), weld preparation bevels are cut at 52°, and the shortest piece the cell handles is 48 in (1,219 mm). Maximum length is customizable because the conveyors are built to the shop.
Two things are available here and not on the BC25. The first is size. The second is drilling and machining, listed as optional on the BC50: an optional 3-spindle drilling and milling unit for work that calls for mechanically drilled holes. Machitech states that Beamcut meets AISC and CISC requirements for thermally cut holes in structural bolted connections, so the spindle unit is for the jobs where a specification still asks for a drill.
Measurement is automatic. A photo-laser device profiles each piece and positions the cut, and a mobile measuring unit tracks length along the infeed conveyor. Programs come from NC1, DSTV or 3D CAD files with automatic cut pathing, and the Beamcut Suite software simulates every robot movement before the start. Cross transfers, pipe cutting and a dust collector are options. Cutting and marking on 4 sides is standard.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Beam Size | Min 4 x 4 in (102 x 102 mm); max 48 x 16 in (1,219 x 406 mm) |
| T Beam Size | Min 4 x 2 in (102 x 51 mm); max 39 x 16 in (991 x 406 mm) |
| Channel Size | Min 4 x 2 in (102 x 51 mm); max 48 x 16 in (1,219 x 406 mm) |
| Hss Size | Min 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm); max 16 x 16 in (406 x 406 mm) |
| Angle Size | Min 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm); max 16 x 16 in (406 x 406 mm) |
| Pipe Diameter | Optional; min 2 in (51 mm), max 16 in (406 mm) |
| Bulb Flat Width | Min 2 in (51 mm); max 48 in (1,219 mm) |
| Flat Bar Max | 48 x 3 in (1,219 x 76 mm); maximum size requires XPR plasma |
| Max Material Thickness | Up to 3 in (76 mm) |
| Weld Prep Bevel | 52° |
| Min Material Length | 48 in (1,219 mm) |
| Max Material Length | Customizable |
| Plasma Source | Hypertherm XPR170, XPR300, XPR460 |
| Robot | FANUC 6-axis robotic arm |
| Etching and Marking | Yes |
| Drilling and Machining | Optional |
| Cross Transfers | Optional, customizable |
| Install and Training | Included, on-site |
| Remote Support | Included, unlimited |
Specifications sourced from machitech.com — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Beams and channel up to 48 x 16 in (1,219 x 406 mm)
- Optional drilling and machining with a 3-spindle unit
- Weld prep bevels at 52° and material up to 3 in (76 mm)
- Automatic profiling and positioning by photo-laser measuring device
- Imports NC1, DSTV and 3D CAD files with automatic cut pathing
Limitations
- Minimum material length is 48 in (1,219 mm)
- Pipe cutting is optional and limited to 16 in (406 mm)
- Cross transfers and the dust collector are options
- Maximum flat bar size requires XPR plasma
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Beam and channel: Min 4 x 4 in (102 x 102 mm); max 48 x 16 in (1,219 x 406 mm) for beam. HSS and angle go to 16 x 16 in (406 x 406 mm), and T beam to 39 x 16 in (991 x 406 mm). Thickness is up to 3 in (76 mm).
02
Size and drilling. The Beamcut BC25 takes beams up to 30 x 12 in (762 x 305 mm), and its table lists drilling and machining as not available. On the BC50 drilling and machining is optional, with a 3-spindle drilling and milling unit.
03
Machitech states that Beamcut meets AISC and CISC requirements for thermally cut holes in structural bolted connections. The Beamcut Suite software also flags holes outside the plasma maker's specification and swaps them to a layout mark.
04
NC1, DSTV and 3D CAD files, imported directly, with automatic cut pathing. The software simulates every robot movement, cut line and bevel before the operator starts, and can simulate a whole folder of parts at once.
