Messer Cutting Systems CNC Plasma Cutting

Messer MetalMaster 3.0

Specs verified 2026-10-05 · us.messer-cutting.com Updated 2026-10-05

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Key Specifications

cutting width

5 ft (1.5 m)

cutting length

10 ft (3.0 m)

cutting capacity

Up to 3 in (76 mm) thick plate

standard plasma

Hypertherm Powermax 125 plasma torch, cutting up to 1 in (25 mm) thick material

optional plasma

XPR170 and XPR300, plasma cutting up to 2 in (51 mm) thick material

materials

Mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum

How much does the Messer MetalMaster 3.0 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Messer MetalMaster 3.0 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The Messer MetalMaster 3.0 is the maker's smallest plasma machine: a compact table in one size, 5 ft (1.5 m) of cutting width by 10 ft (3.0 m) of cutting length. It comes with a Hypertherm Powermax 125 plasma torch as standard, cutting up to 1 in (25 mm) thick material, and its stated cutting capacity is up to 3 in (76 mm) thick plate.

Those two thickness figures describe different equipment. The 1 in (25 mm) figure is the standard air plasma torch. The optional XPR170 and XPR300 sources take plasma cutting to 2 in (51 mm), and the optional Turbo Flame oxyfuel torch with Omniflow gas control is what covers the rest of the 3 in (76 mm) capacity. A buyer should decide at the start which of the three the work needs, since the base machine is the 1 in machine.

It is built to go in quickly. Messer describes it as a space saving machine that can be installed and made ready fast, with longitudinal drives on a precision guiding system, integrated smoke extraction and slag buckets for clean-out. The control console is fixed on the right side. Positioning speed is 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min).

Version 3.0 brought the Global Connect touchscreen control with its Windows interface to this model, along with remote diagnostics. Height control works by arc-voltage sampling on a CSL torch lifter with a collision sensor. A glare shield and a laser pointer are standard; a water table is optional.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Cutting Width	5 ft (1.5 m)
Cutting Length	10 ft (3.0 m)
Cutting Capacity	Up to 3 in (76 mm) thick plate
Standard Plasma	Hypertherm Powermax 125 plasma torch, cutting up to 1 in (25 mm) thick material
Optional Plasma	XPR170 and XPR300, plasma cutting up to 2 in (51 mm) thick material
Materials	Mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum
Positioning Speed	1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min)
Torch Lifter	CSL torch lifter with SureStop Collision Sensor
Height Control	Arc-voltage sampling
CNC Control	Global Connect, touchscreen panel with a Windows interface
Table	Integrated smoke extraction and clean-out buckets; optional water table
Certification	UL/CUL

Specifications sourced from us.messer-cutting.com — verified 2026-10-05

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Compact single-size table, 5 ft (1.5 m) by 10 ft (3.0 m), that installs quickly
Hypertherm Powermax 125 plasma torch is standard
Optional XPR170 and XPR300 sources cut up to 2 in (51 mm) thick material
Global Connect touchscreen control with remote diagnostics
Integrated smoke extraction and slag buckets

Limitations

One size only: 5 ft (1.5 m) of cutting width and 10 ft (3.0 m) of cutting length
Standard plasma cuts up to 1 in (25 mm); thicker work needs an optional source or the oxyfuel torch
Positioning speed of 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min) is the lowest in the MetalMaster line; the MetalMaster Evolution reaches 1,700 ipm (43.2 m/min)
No accuracy figure, bevel unit or marking option is listed in the flyer

Best For

Small shops cutting 5 ft x 10 ft sheet and plate Air plasma work up to 1 in with the standard torch A first CNC plasma machine where floor space is tight Maintenance and fabrication departments with occasional thicker plate

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size plate does the MetalMaster 3.0 take?

One size: a cutting width of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a cutting length of 10 ft (3.0 m). Messer lists no other table sizes for this model, so longer or wider plate means a different machine in the range.

02 How thick can the MetalMaster 3.0 cut?

The standard Hypertherm Powermax 125 plasma torch cuts up to 1 in (25 mm) thick material. The optional XPR170 and XPR300 sources cut up to 2 in (51 mm). The machine's overall cutting capacity is given as up to 3 in (76 mm) thick plate, and an oxyfuel torch is on the option list.

03 What is new on the MetalMaster 3.0?

The control. The flyer introduces the Windows based Global Connect touchscreen control on this model, with Virtual Service remote diagnostics. It also lists the Hypertherm CorePlus console as an option, described as giving a 10% increase in argon piercing thickness and nitrogen marking capability.

04 How is fume and slag handled?

The table has integrated smoke extraction and specially designed slag buckets that pull out for cleaning. A water table is listed as an option. A glare shield is a standard feature.