Machitech Titan Precision

$180,000 - $450,000 Updated 2026-03-17

Key Specifications

Cutting Width

Up to 4,000 mm (157 in) — custom widths available

Cutting Length

Up to 24,000 mm (944 in) — custom lengths available

Plate Thickness (Plasma)

Up to 80 mm (3.15 in) structural steel; 100 mm with oxy-fuel option

Positioning Speed

Up to 30,000 mm/min (1,181 ipm)

Plasma Power Source

Hypertherm MAXPRO200 or XPR300 (customer choice)

THC System

Arc voltage feedback, ±0.1 mm standoff control

Overview

The Machitech Titan Precision is a heavy-duty industrial CNC plasma cutting system engineered by Machitech Automation of Laval, Quebec — Canada's leading manufacturer of large-format plasma, oxy-fuel, and waterjet cutting tables. The Titan Precision is purpose-built for production fabricators who demand the highest achievable cut quality and dimensional accuracy from plasma technology on structural steel, stainless steel, and aluminum plate stock up to 100 mm thick. It represents the top tier of Machitech's Titan family, incorporating design features and cutting technologies typically associated with precision plasma systems costing significantly more from European competitors.

The Titan Precision's gantry structure is fabricated from heavy-gauge welded structural steel with precision-machined surfaces at all critical mounting interfaces. The drive system uses rack-and-pinion with anti-backlash pinion assemblies and high-resolution servo motors on all axes, achieving positioning repeatability that minimizes the kerf-width variation and bevel angle inconsistency that plague lower-grade plasma tables. The torch height control (THC) system uses arc voltage feedback with an ultra-fast processor to maintain the programmed standoff distance within ±0.1 mm during cutting, which is the primary determinant of cut face bevel and dross formation in plasma cutting.

Machitech integrates Hypertherm plasma cutting technology — typically MAXPRO200 or XPR300 power sources — into the Titan Precision, providing access to Hypertherm's X-Definition plasma process for stainless and aluminum and True Hole technology for bolt-quality holes in structural steel. The Titan Precision's cutting head is configured for automatic gas console control, multi-gas process selection, and collision detection, reducing operator intervention and protecting the torch during the rapid rapid pierce and cut cycles common in production plate processing.

The Titan Precision is deployed in structural steel fabrication shops, heavy equipment manufacturers, shipyards, pressure vessel fabricators, and mining equipment producers where plasma cutting is the production workhorse for complex plate profiles. The Machitech control suite — based on Burny or Hypertherm EDGE Connect CNC — provides standard G-code programming, nesting software integration, and production reporting, making the Titan Precision a straightforward integration into existing ERP and MES workflows.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Cutting Width	Up to 4,000 mm (157 in) — custom widths available
Cutting Length	Up to 24,000 mm (944 in) — custom lengths available
Plate Thickness (Plasma)	Up to 80 mm (3.15 in) structural steel; 100 mm with oxy-fuel option
Positioning Speed	Up to 30,000 mm/min (1,181 ipm)
Plasma Power Source	Hypertherm MAXPRO200 or XPR300 (customer choice)
THC System	Arc voltage feedback, ±0.1 mm standoff control
Drive System	Rack-and-pinion, anti-backlash, servo motor
Bevel Head Option	Yes — ±45° bevel cutting head available
Control	Hypertherm EDGE Connect or Burny CNC
Table Type	Water table or downdraft (customer choice)

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Anti-backlash rack-and-pinion drive system delivers positioning repeatability for consistent kerf width and bolt-quality hole production
Ultra-fast arc voltage THC maintains ±0.1 mm standoff during cutting — the critical factor for minimizing bevel angle and dross on precision cuts
Hypertherm XPR300 integration provides X-Definition plasma for superior stainless and aluminum cut quality and True Hole on structural steel
Heavy-gauge welded steel gantry absorbs the vibration inherent in high-current plasma cutting without introducing positioning error
Machitech's Canadian manufacturing base provides responsive technical support and rapid spare parts fulfillment across North America

Limitations

Plasma cutting inherently produces a heat-affected zone and cut face bevel that waterjet or laser cannot match — not suitable for tight-tolerance finished parts without secondary operations
Operating cost is significant — Hypertherm XPR300 consumables (electrodes, nozzles, shields) must be tracked and replaced on schedule to maintain cut quality
Large water table or downdraft table requires proper fume extraction and waste water management infrastructure that adds to facility cost

Best For

Structural steel fabricators cutting complex plate profiles, gussets, base plates, and beam copes at high production rates Heavy equipment and mining machinery manufacturers processing thick carbon steel and stainless structural plate Shipyards and marine fabricators cutting hull plate, frames, bulkheads, and deck fittings from steel and aluminum Pressure vessel and industrial tank fabricators cutting shell plates, nozzle pads, and reinforcement rings to tight profile tolerances

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the best plasma power source option for the Machitech Titan Precision?

For most production fabricators cutting structural steel up to 50 mm, the Hypertherm XPR300 is the preferred choice — it delivers True Hole technology for bolt-quality holes, X-Definition cut quality on stainless and aluminum, and the lowest operating cost per cut of any available plasma system. The MAXPRO200 is a cost-effective alternative for shops primarily cutting carbon steel where the premium XPR300 process quality is not required.

02 What cut quality can I expect from the Titan Precision compared to laser cutting?

The Titan Precision with XPR300 plasma produces ISO cut quality class 2–3 on structural steel, with bevel angles typically below 3 degrees and smooth, consistent cut faces with minimal dross. Laser cutting achieves tighter tolerances and lower bevel on thin plate, but plasma is significantly faster and more cost-effective on material above 12 mm. For most structural fabrication applications, Titan Precision cut quality eliminates the need for secondary grinding or milling.

03 Can the Titan Precision cut beveled edges for weld preparation?

Yes, with the optional bevel cutting head. The bevel head provides ±45 degrees of tilt, enabling single-setup V, Y, X, and K bevel profiles for weld joint preparation on thick plate. Bevel cutting programs are generated from standard CAM nesting software with bevel parameter inputs and are executed automatically by the Titan Precision without manual torch angle adjustment.

04 How does the Machitech torch height control work?

The Titan Precision THC system continuously measures the arc voltage between the plasma electrode and the workpiece, which is directly proportional to the standoff distance between the torch tip and the plate surface. An ultra-fast control processor compares the measured voltage to the programmed set point and drives the Z-axis servo to maintain constant standoff within ±0.1 mm, even as the plate surface undulates due to mill tolerance or heat distortion during cutting.

05 What nesting software is compatible with the Titan Precision?

The Titan Precision's EDGE Connect or Burny CNC control accepts standard G-code output from all major nesting software packages including Hypertherm ProNest, Lantek, SigmaNEST, Alma, and most other CNC nesting systems. Machitech provides post-processor configuration files and application support for integration with the customer's existing CAM and nesting workflow.