Messer Cutting Systems CNC Plasma Cutting

Messer PlateMaster II

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

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Key Specifications

cutting width

6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft and 12 ft (1.8 m, 2.4 m, 3.0 m and 3.7 m)

cutting length

Standard cutting lengths up to 72 ft (21.9 m)

material thickness

26 ga. to 6 in (152 mm) thick plate

materials

Mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum

contouring speed

Up to 400 ipm (10.2 m/min)

positioning speed

Up to 1,400 ipm (35.6 m/min)

How much does the Messer PlateMaster II cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Messer PlateMaster II 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 PlateMaster II is the plain rail gantry in the maker's range, sold in cutting widths of 6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft and 12 ft with standard cutting lengths up to 72 ft (21.9 m). It cuts 26 ga. to 6 in (152 mm) thick plate and carries up to six oxyfuel torch stations, of which two at most can be plasma.

Messer positions it as an economical plate machine, and the drive shows where the economy lies: 2.3 hp (1.7 kW) digital brushless AC drives, against the 21 hp (15.7 kW) drive of the Titan III. They still move the gantry at up to 1,400 ipm (35.6 m/min), through 4.7 in (119 mm) hardened pinions on a 1 in (25 mm) wide gear rack mounted in machined steps. The floor rails are machined from 90 lb/yd crane rail stock under a dual box beam.

The dimension table is complete for this model, which helps layout. A 6 ft machine takes a table up to 88 in (2,235 mm) wide, has a rail gauge of 109 in (2,769 mm) and needs at least 147 in (3,734 mm) of clearance. The 12 ft machine takes a 160 in (4,064 mm) table on a 181 in (4,597 mm) gauge with 219 in (5,563 mm) of clearance. Two stations at most cover the full rated cutting width.

Optional precision plasma goes up to 800 amps. Beveling is limited to a manual plasma stripping bevel unit on the X-axis, so contour bevels are outside this machine. Oxyfuel torches are the Turbo Flame or the ALFA on EL-170 or SL-200 lifters, and markers include plasma, air scribe, zinc powder and ink jet. The control is the Global ControlS with a 15 in TFT color touch screen on a left hand console.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Cutting Width	6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft and 12 ft (1.8 m, 2.4 m, 3.0 m and 3.7 m)
Cutting Length	Standard cutting lengths up to 72 ft (21.9 m)
Material Thickness	26 ga. to 6 in (152 mm) thick plate
Materials	Mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum
Contouring Speed	Up to 400 ipm (10.2 m/min)
Positioning Speed	Up to 1,400 ipm (35.6 m/min)
Drives	2.3 hp (1.7 kW) digital brushless AC drives, low-backlash gearboxes
Pinion Diameter	4.7 in (119 mm), hardened
Gear Rack Width	1 in (25 mm)
X Axis Rail	90 lb/yd crane rail stock, floor mounted
Torch Stations	Up to six oxyfuel torch stations (maximum two plasma stations)
Full Width Coverage	Up to two stations cover the full rated cutting width
Plasma Current	Up to 800 amps (optional precision plasma)
Max Table Width	6 ft: 88 in (2,235 mm); 8 ft: 112 in (2,845 mm); 10 ft: 136 in (3,454 mm); 12 ft: 160 in (4,064 mm)
Machine Rail Gauge	6 ft: 109 in (2,769 mm); 8 ft: 133 in (3,378 mm); 10 ft: 157 in (3,988 mm); 12 ft: 181 in (4,597 mm)
Min Machine Clearance	6 ft: 147 in (3,734 mm); 8 ft: 171 in (4,343 mm); 10 ft: 195 in (4,953 mm); 12 ft: 219 in (5,563 mm)
CNC Control	Global ControlS, Windows based, 15 in TFT color touch screen
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

Up to six oxyfuel torch stations, with as many as two plasma stations
Cutting widths of 6 ft to 12 ft and standard cutting lengths up to 72 ft (21.9 m)
Positioning speeds up to 1,400 ipm (35.6 m/min) on maintenance free brushless AC drives
Optional precision plasma up to 800 amps
Floor rails machined from 90 lb/yd crane rail stock

Limitations

Plate thickness is limited to 6 in (152 mm)
Only two stations cover the full rated cutting width
No contour bevel unit; plasma beveling is a manual stripping unit on the X-axis
No accuracy or repeatability figure is published for this model
The control console mounts on the left hand side only

Best For

Straight plasma and oxyfuel cutting of plate up to 6 in Multi-torch oxyfuel strip cutting Plate up to 12 ft wide on tables up to 72 ft long Shops that do not need contour beveling or drilling

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What sizes does the PlateMaster II come in?

Cutting widths of 6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft and 12 ft, with standard cutting lengths up to 72 ft (21.9 m). Maximum table width is 88 in (2,235 mm), 112 in (2,845 mm), 136 in (3,454 mm) and 160 in (4,064 mm) for the four widths.

02 How much room does a PlateMaster II need across the rails?

Machine rail gauge is 109 in (2,769 mm) for the 6 ft machine, 133 in (3,378 mm) for the 8 ft, 157 in (3,988 mm) for the 10 ft and 181 in (4,597 mm) for the 12 ft. Minimum machine clearance is 147 in (3,734 mm), 171 in (4,343 mm), 195 in (4,953 mm) and 219 in (5,563 mm).

03 How many torches does the PlateMaster II carry?

Up to six oxyfuel torch stations, with a maximum of two plasma stations. Up to two stations will cover the full rated cutting width. A stainless steel drive band spaces the stations for multi-torch cutting.

04 What thickness can the PlateMaster II cut?

It cuts 26 ga. to 6 in (152 mm) thick plate, in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum. The thick end is oxyfuel work with Turbo Flame or ALFA torches. Precision plasma up to 800 amps is optional.

05 Which control does the PlateMaster II use?

The Global ControlS, a Windows based control with a 15 in TFT color touch screen. The console is mounted on the left hand side and tilts and swivels. An on-board video camera, shown on the control screen, is an option.