Messer Cutting Systems CNC Plasma Cutting

Messer MetalMaster Evolution

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

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Key Specifications

Accuracy

+/- 0.002 in (0.05 mm) in a 72 in x 72 in area, verified with a laser interferometer

cutting width

6 ft, 8 ft and 10 ft (1.8 m, 2.4 m and 3.0 m)

cutting length

10 ft to 50 ft (3.0 m to 15.2 m)

material thickness

26 ga. to 3 in (76 mm) thick plate

materials

Mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum

contouring speed

Up to 400 ipm (10.2 m/min)

How much does the Messer MetalMaster Evolution cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Messer MetalMaster Evolution 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 Evolution is a unitized plasma cutting machine with the Slagger self-cleaning table as part of the standard build. It is made in cutting widths of 6 ft, 8 ft and 10 ft and in cutting lengths from 10 ft to 50 ft, and cuts 26 ga. to 3 in (76 mm) thick plate.

Its headline figure is accuracy. Machine motion is stated at +/- 0.002 in (0.05 mm) in a 72 in x 72 in area, verified with a laser interferometer, which is five times tighter than the +/- 0.010 in Messer quotes for its Titan III rail gantry. That comes from a unitized frame, where rail and table are one structure, and from carriages running on gothic arch bearings with eight contact points each.

The Slagger table changes the daily routine more than any speed figure. It is a zoned and ducted dry exhaust table that pushes slag out on command, so the table is not shut down for hand cleaning. Manual-cleaning and water tables are offered as alternatives. The design is modular, which Messer says makes installation and relocation fast.

Positioning speed is up to 1,700 ipm (43.2 m/min) with acceleration up to 38 in/sec² (0.97 m/s²), and contouring speed up to 400 ipm (10.2 m/min). The CSL200 torch lifter moves at 1,180 ipm (30.0 m/min). Options extend the machine a long way: two plasma torches of up to 400 amp each, the Bevel-R 5-axis plasma bevel unit, an oxyfuel torch, drilling up to 3/8 in (9.5 mm) in diameter, plate markers and vertical pipe and tube cutting.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Cutting Width	6 ft, 8 ft and 10 ft (1.8 m, 2.4 m and 3.0 m)
Cutting Length	10 ft to 50 ft (3.0 m to 15.2 m)
Material Thickness	26 ga. to 3 in (76 mm) thick plate
Materials	Mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum
Positioning Accuracy	+/- 0.002 in (0.05 mm) in a 72 in x 72 in area, verified with a laser interferometer
Contouring Speed	Up to 400 ipm (10.2 m/min)
Positioning Speed	Up to 1,700 ipm (43.2 m/min)
Acceleration	Up to 38 in/sec² (0.97 m/s²)
Torch Lifter	CSL200, 1,180 ipm (30.0 m/min)
Plasma Torches	Two plasma torches, maximum 400 amp capacity each (optional)
Drilling Capacity	Up to 3/8 in (9.5 mm) diameter (optional)
Table	Slagger self-cleaning zoned and ducted dry exhaust table
CNC Control	Global ControlS, Windows based
Standards	Designed and manufactured in the USA to machine tool and ISO 230-2 standards; UL/CUL

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Machine motion accuracy of +/- 0.002 in (0.05 mm) in a 72 in x 72 in area
Slagger self-cleaning zoned and ducted table is standard
Cutting lengths from 10 ft to 50 ft on a unitized, modular frame
Positioning speed up to 1,700 ipm (43.2 m/min) with a 1,180 ipm (30.0 m/min) torch lifter
Optional drilling up to 3/8 in (9.5 mm) diameter and 5-axis plasma beveling

Limitations

Cutting width stops at 10 ft
Plate thickness is limited to 3 in (76 mm)
Drilling is limited to 3/8 in (9.5 mm) diameter, and it is an option
Second plasma torch, bevel unit, oxyfuel and markers are all options

Best For

Precision plasma parts where +/- 0.002 in machine accuracy matters Shops that lose production time to cleaning slag from the table Plate up to 10 ft wide and 50 ft long Parts with small drilled holes up to 3/8 in

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How accurate is the MetalMaster Evolution?

Messer states machine motion accuracy to +/- 0.002 in (0.05 mm) in a 72 in x 72 in area, verified with a laser interferometer. The machine is designed and manufactured to machine tool and ISO 230-2 standards. No separate repeatability figure is given.

02 What is the Slagger table?

A self-cleaning cutting table. On this machine it is a zoned and ducted dry exhaust table, and it is a standard feature. A slag scoop or a slag pit with bucket can be added. Tables for manual cleaning and water tables are also available.

03 What sizes is the MetalMaster Evolution built in?

Cutting widths of 6 ft, 8 ft and 10 ft, and cutting lengths from 10 ft to 50 ft, with the intermediate lengths set out in the brochure's dimension table. It cuts 26 ga. to 3 in (76 mm) thick plate in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.

04 Can the MetalMaster Evolution drill and bevel?

Both are options. An electric drill unit drills up to 3/8 in (9.5 mm) diameter holes. For beveling there is the Bevel-R 5-axis plasma bevel unit, a compact plasma bevel unit and a manual plasma stripping bevel unit for the X-axis.

05 How does it compare with the MetalMaster Xcel?

The MetalMaster Xcel is the faster machine, with positioning speeds up to 3,000 ipm (76.2 m/min) against 1,700 ipm (43.2 m/min) here, a 24 in control screen and a fiber laser option. The Evolution uses the Global ControlS control and is a plasma and oxyfuel machine. Both come in 6 ft, 8 ft and 10 ft widths with the Slagger table.