Messer Cutting Systems Combi F CNC Plasma
Key Specifications
Cutting Width
Cutting Length
Plasma System
Oxy-Fuel
Maximum Plasma Thickness
Maximum Oxy-Fuel Thickness
Overview
The Messer Cutting Systems Combi F is a combination CNC cutting machine from Messer Cutting Systems, a German manufacturer with one of the longest histories in industrial cutting equipment, tracing its lineage to Messer Griesheim GmbH founded in 1898. The Combi F integrates plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, and marking in a single gantry machine, enabling a single setup to process plates ranging from thin sheet (plasma) to structural thick plate (oxy-fuel) without changing machines. Available in widths from 2000 mm to 10,000 mm and lengths to 30 meters, the Combi F targets heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, and structural steel service centers with diverse material thickness requirements. Messer's Columbus CAM nesting software (also used in ESAB equipment, reflecting common heritage) provides complete nesting and programming including DSTV format for structural steel integration. The Combi F uses the Messer Smart Focus plasma system with high-definition cut quality on mild steel up to 50mm, and oxy-fuel torches for cutting up to 300mm on heavy plate.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Cutting Width | 2000 – 10,000 mm |
| Cutting Length | Up to 30,000 mm |
| Plasma System | Messer Smart Focus plasma up to 400A |
| Oxy-Fuel | Standard (multiple torch heads) |
| Maximum Plasma Thickness | 50 mm quality cut |
| Maximum Oxy-Fuel Thickness | 300 mm |
| Drive System | Rack and pinion, AC servo |
| Bevel Option | ±45° plasma bevel head |
| Control | Messer CNC 10 with Columbus CAM |
| Rapid Traverse | 20 m/min |
Specifications sourced from messer-us.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Combination plasma + oxy-fuel covers full material thickness range in one machine
- Widths to 10m and lengths to 30m for shipbuilding and heavy structural steel plates
- Messer's 125-year cutting heritage in industrial and naval applications
- DSTV file format support for direct structural steel detailing integration
- Multiple oxy-fuel torches enable parallel cutting for high throughput on thick plate
Limitations
- Very high price for maximum width and length configurations
- Messer has less North American brand presence than ESAB or Lincoln Electric
- Large footprint for wide-bed configurations requires significant facility investment
- Plasma limited to 400A vs 800A for the heaviest high-definition plasma cutting
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The Combi F mounts both plasma and oxy-fuel torch heads on the gantry carriage. The CNC program specifies which process is active for each cut, and the appropriate torch lifts to cutting height automatically. No manual intervention is required to switch between processes.
02
The Combi F includes Messer Columbus CAM for part programming and nesting. This software supports DXF, DSTV, and IGES import, true-shape nesting, and automatic lead-in/lead-out programming for both plasma and oxy-fuel processes.
03
Yes. Messer offers underwater plasma cutting tables for the Combi F for environments where fume suppression is critical. The table fills with water to just below the plate surface, trapping plasma fumes and reducing noise significantly.
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