Messer Cutting Systems CNC Plasma Cutting

Messer Titan III

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

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Key Specifications

Accuracy

+/- 0.010 in (0.25 mm) (compensated machine motion in 72 in (1,829 mm), measured with a laser interferometer)

Repeatability

0.010 in (0.25 mm)

cutting width

6 ft to 16 ft (1.8 m to 4.9 m)

cutting length

Up to 150 ft (45.7 m)

material thickness

26 ga. up to 12 in (305 mm) thick plate

materials

Mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum

How much does the Messer Titan III cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

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Overview

The Messer Titan III is a mid-size rail gantry built for bevel cutting with plasma and oxyfuel. Cutting widths run from 6 ft to 16 ft (1.8 m to 4.9 m), cutting lengths go up to 150 ft (45.7 m), and it cuts 26 ga. up to 12 in (305 mm) thick plate. Positioning speed is up to 1,700 ipm (43.2 m/min).

It covers the same widths and lengths as the Element 400 but is the heavier-duty of the two in what it carries and cuts. Up to eight torch stations fit the beam where the Element 400 lists six, and plate thickness goes to 12 in (305 mm) against 8 in (203 mm). Only two of the stations can be plasma, and three stations at most cover the full rated width, so wide multi-torch stripping uses part of the table.

The drive is a 21 hp (15.7 kW) brushless digital system for the X and Y axes, working through a pitch line rack and pinion that Messer calls SureTrack, with linear ways on the Y-axis. The end trucks are wide, to spread the guide rollers and steady the X-axis. Beam rigidity is given as less than 0.001 in bend and 0.002 degrees of twist, and motion accuracy as +/- 0.010 in (0.25 mm) with 0.010 in (0.25 mm) repeatability, compensated in 72 in (1,829 mm).

For beveling, the Deltae rotator cuts from +45° to -45° and turns at up to 50 RPM through +/- 460°. Oxyfuel bevel units come in single and three position versions. An electric drill unit for holes up to 1/2 in (12.7 mm) in diameter, plate markers and a rotary pipe and tube system are further options. The Global ControlPlus control has a 24 in screen in an IP65 enclosure and an 8-way joystick.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Cutting Width	6 ft to 16 ft (1.8 m to 4.9 m)
Cutting Length	Up to 150 ft (45.7 m)
Material Thickness	26 ga. up to 12 in (305 mm) thick plate
Materials	Mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum
Positioning Accuracy	+/- 0.010 in (0.25 mm) (compensated machine motion in 72 in (1,829 mm), measured with a laser interferometer)
Repeatability	0.010 in (0.25 mm)
Contouring Speed	Up to 400 ipm (10.2 m/min)
Positioning Speed	Up to 1,700 ipm (43.2 m/min)
Drives	21 hp (15.7 kW) drive for the X and Y axis, brushless digital
Torch Stations	Up to eight torch stations (maximum two plasma stations)
Full Width Coverage	Up to three torch stations cover the full rated cutting width
Beam Rigidity	Less than 0.001 in bend and 0.002 degrees of twist
Bevel Angle	+45° to -45° (optional Deltae rotator, up to 50 RPM, +/- 460°)
Drilling Capacity	Up to 1/2 in (12.7 mm) diameter (optional electric drill unit)
CNC Control	Global ControlPlus, Windows based, 24 in
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 eight torch stations on cutting widths from 6 ft to 16 ft (1.8 m to 4.9 m)
Cuts plate up to 12 in (305 mm) thick
Positioning speeds up to 1,700 ipm (43.2 m/min) from a 21 hp (15.7 kW) brushless drive
Optional Deltae rotator bevels from +45° to -45°
Beam rigidity of less than 0.001 in bend and 0.002 degrees of twist

Limitations

A maximum of two plasma stations
Three torch stations at most cover the full rated cutting width
Optional drilling is limited to 1/2 in (12.7 mm) diameter; the Element 500 drills to 1 9/16 in (39.7 mm)
Cutting width stops at 16 ft; wider plate needs the MPC2000

Best For

Plasma and oxyfuel bevel cutting for weld preparation Multi-torch oxyfuel cutting of plate up to 12 in Plate 6 ft to 16 ft wide on tables up to 150 ft long Shops that want small drilled holes without a machining spindle

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What sizes is the Titan III built in?

Cutting widths from 6 ft to 16 ft (1.8 m to 4.9 m) and cutting lengths up to 150 ft (45.7 m). It cuts material from 26 ga. up to 12 in (305 mm) thick plate in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Power track in both axes is standard.

02 How many torches can the Titan III carry?

Up to eight torch stations, of which a maximum of two can be plasma. Up to three torch stations will cover the full rated cutting width. Oxyfuel torches are the Turbo Flame or the ALFA, with automatic torch spacing as an option.

03 How fast and accurate is the Titan III?

Positioning speeds are up to 1,700 ipm (43.2 m/min) and contouring speeds up to 400 ipm (10.2 m/min). Machine motion accuracy is +/- 0.010 in (0.25 mm) with 0.010 in (0.25 mm) repeatability, as compensated machine motion in 72 in (1,829 mm), measured with a laser interferometer.

04 What bevel equipment is available?

For plasma, the Deltae rotator, which cuts from +45° to -45° and rotates at up to 50 RPM through +/- 460°, and a manual stripping bevel unit for the X-axis. For oxyfuel, single position and three position bevel units.

05 Which control does the Titan III use?

The Global ControlPlus, a Windows based control with a 24 in touch screen. The brochure describes a shape library, CAD import and true-shape nesting, an 8-way joystick among the operator tools, and remote support through Virtual Service. The console mounts on the right or left and tilts and swivels.