Messer Cutting Systems CNC Plasma Cutting

Messer MetalMaster Xcel

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 an 80 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 55 ft in 5 ft increments (3.0 m to 16.8 m)

material thickness

26 ga. to 3 in (76 mm) thick plate, based on process

max plasma cutting thickness

Up to 3 in (76 mm)

max laser cutting thickness

Up to 2 in (51 mm)

How much does the Messer MetalMaster Xcel cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Messer MetalMaster Xcel 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 Xcel is the fast machine in the MetalMaster line, a unitized table that can carry plasma, fiber laser or both on one gantry. Positioning speeds reach 3,000 ipm (76.2 m/min) with acceleration up to 0.5 g (193 in/sec²). Cutting widths are 6 ft, 8 ft and 10 ft, and cutting lengths run from 10 ft to 55 ft in 5 ft increments.

The combination is the point. With a fiber laser and a plasma torch on the same machine, internal features can be cut by laser and the outside profile by plasma without moving the part. Maximum laser cutting thickness is 2 in (51 mm) and maximum plasma cutting 3 in (76 mm), so the two processes overlap through most of the plate range. Up to two fiber lasers of up to 20 kW and two precision plasma torches of 400 amp each are listed as options; an earlier flyer for the laser version gave 15 kW.

To move that fast with accuracy the gantry is a stress relieved steel box beam, driven by 8.4 hp (6.3 kW) and 4.7 hp (3.5 kW) AC servo motors through planetary gear reducers on a helical rack. Machine motion accuracy is +/- 0.002 in (0.05 mm) in an 80 in area, verified with a laser interferometer. The CSL torch lifter moves at 1,180 ipm (30.0 m/min) under arc voltage height control.

The Slagger self-cleaning table is standard, and for laser work a shuttle system with dual pallets, a shuttle table enclosure and a storage tower are available. Other options are the Deltae bevel rotator for +/- 45° cut part angles, drilling up to 1/2 in (12.7 mm) in diameter, oxyfuel torches and pipe and tube cutting. The control is the Global ControlPlus with a 24 in touch screen.

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 55 ft in 5 ft increments (3.0 m to 16.8 m)
Material Thickness	26 ga. to 3 in (76 mm) thick plate, based on process
Max Plasma Cutting Thickness	Up to 3 in (76 mm)
Max Laser Cutting Thickness	Up to 2 in (51 mm)
Materials	Mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum
Positioning Accuracy	+/- 0.002 in (0.05 mm) in an 80 in area, verified with a laser interferometer
Positioning Speed	Up to 3,000 ipm (76.2 m/min)
Acceleration	Up to 0.5 g (193 in/sec²)
Servo Motors	8.4 hp (6.3 kW) and 4.7 hp (3.5 kW) AC servo motors, helical rack and pinion, planetary gear reducers
Torch Lifter	CSL, 1,180 ipm (30.0 m/min), arc voltage height control
Plasma Torches	Two precision plasma torches (maximum), 400 amp capacity each (optional)
Laser Power	Two fiber lasers up to 20 kW (optional)
Bevel Angle	+/- 45° cut part angles (optional Deltae rotator, rotation +/- 460°)
Drilling Capacity	Up to 1/2 in (12.7 mm) diameter (optional)
Table	Slagger self-cleaning zoned and ducted dry exhaust table
CNC Control	Global ControlPlus, Windows based, 24 in touch screen
Standards	Designed and manufactured in the USA to machine tool and ISO 230-2 standards; UL/cUL compliant

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Positioning speeds up to 3,000 ipm (76.2 m/min) with acceleration up to 0.5 g (193 in/sec²)
Fiber laser and plasma can be combined on one gantry
Machine motion accuracy of +/- 0.002 in (0.05 mm) in an 80 in area
Cutting lengths from 10 ft to 55 ft in 5 ft increments
Slagger self-cleaning table is standard; dual-pallet shuttle system is available

Limitations

Cutting width stops at 10 ft
Laser cutting thickness is limited to 2 in (51 mm); thicker plate goes to plasma, up to 3 in (76 mm)
Lasers, second plasma torch, bevel rotator and drilling are all options
A laser needs the shuttle table enclosure, which adds length to the installation

Best For

Parts with laser-cut holes and plasma-cut outlines in one setup High-volume nests where 3,000 ipm positioning shortens the cycle Plate up to 10 ft wide and 55 ft long Shops adding fiber laser capacity to an existing plasma workflow

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Can the MetalMaster Xcel run laser and plasma together?

Yes. A fiber laser and plasma combination is an option, and Messer describes cutting critical internal features with the fiber laser and external features with the plasma torch without moving the part. Maximum laser cutting thickness is 2 in (51 mm) and maximum plasma cutting 3 in (76 mm).

02 How fast is the MetalMaster Xcel?

Positioning speeds are up to 3,000 ipm (76.2 m/min), with acceleration up to 0.5 g (193 in/sec²). The axes are driven by 8.4 hp (6.3 kW) and 4.7 hp (3.5 kW) AC servo motors through planetary gear reducers on a helical rack and pinion. The CSL torch lifter runs at 1,180 ipm (30.0 m/min).

03 What sizes does the MetalMaster Xcel come in?

Cutting widths of 6 ft, 8 ft and 10 ft, and cutting lengths from 10 ft to 55 ft in 5 ft increments. Material from 26 ga. to 3 in (76 mm) thick plate can be cut, depending on the process, in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.

04 What laser power is offered?

The current brochure lists two fiber lasers up to 20 kW as an option. An older flyer for the laser configuration listed up to 15 kW, so confirm the available power with the maker. A shuttle system with dual pallets and a shuttle table enclosure are offered with it.

05 Does the MetalMaster Xcel bevel and drill?

With options. The Deltae rotator turns +/- 460° and gives cut part angles of +/- 45°, and comes with bevel programming software and training. Drilling up to 1/2 in (12.7 mm) in diameter is also optional, as are plate markers and a pipe and tube cutting system.