Voortman Steel Machinery CNC Plasma Cutting

Voortman V330

$300,000 – $550,000 Updated 2026-03-17

Key Specifications

Cutting Area

Up to 6,000 mm × 30,000 mm (width × length, configurable)

Plasma Power Source

Hypertherm XPR300 or XPR460 (integrated, customer choice)

Max Cutting Thickness

80 mm plasma (mild steel); oxy-fuel option to 500 mm

Positioning Speed

Up to 20,000 mm/min

Cutting Speed

Up to 12,000 mm/min (material dependent)

Control System

Voortman VACAM with multi-torch THC, bevel head up to ±47.5°

Overview

The Voortman V330 is Voortman's heavy-duty CNC plasma cutting platform, engineered for steel service centers and heavy fabricators who process large-format plate at sustained production volumes. Where the V304 and V310 address mid-to-high production environments, the V330 steps up to handle the widest plate formats, the heaviest materials, and the most demanding throughput requirements in the Voortman flat-plate cutting line.

The V330 is built around an exceptionally rigid dual-side-drive gantry that spans table widths beyond 4,000 mm, enabling processing of jumbo plate formats common in shipbuilding, bridge fabrication, pressure vessel manufacturing, and heavy construction equipment. The gantry's structural steel fabrication and precision machined guide surfaces maintain positional accuracy even when traversing at maximum speed with multiple torch heads loaded, a critical capability for high-definition plasma applications where torch velocity directly affects cut edge quality.

Voortman VACAM control governs the V330's full operational envelope — plasma process management, oxy-fuel torch sequences, bevel head articulation, and material handling coordination — through a single unified interface. The machine's multi-torch capability allows simultaneous plasma and marking operations, and the optional bevel cutting head articulates through the range of angles needed to produce weld-prep bevels directly on the cut part, eliminating downstream edge preparation steps that add time and cost.

The V330 is designed for integration into automated production lines. Voortman's portfolio includes heavy-duty plate loading cranes and cross-transfers, finished-part conveyors, and scrap handling systems that connect to the V330's VACAM controller, enabling a nearly hands-free cutting cell from raw plate delivery to sorted finished parts. This level of automation is particularly compelling for service centers running three-shift operations on high-value plate grades where minimizing manual handling reduces both labor cost and the risk of material damage.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Cutting Area	Up to 6,000 mm × 30,000 mm (width × length, configurable)
Plasma Power Source	Hypertherm XPR300 or XPR460 (integrated, customer choice)
Max Cutting Thickness	80 mm plasma (mild steel); oxy-fuel option to 500 mm
Positioning Speed	Up to 20,000 mm/min
Cutting Speed	Up to 12,000 mm/min (material dependent)
Control System	Voortman VACAM with multi-torch THC, bevel head up to ±47.5°
Table Size	Up to 6,000 mm wide, configurable length
Machine Weight	Approx. 20,000 – 40,000 kg (configuration dependent)

Specifications sourced from voortman.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Widest table configuration in the Voortman plasma line — up to 6,000 mm — handles jumbo plate formats
Multi-torch and bevel head capability maximizes parts-per-hour and eliminates secondary weld-prep operations
VACAM integration with automated loading, transfer, and sorting enables fully automated cutting cells
XPR460 plasma option extends productive cutting capacity to 80 mm on mild steel

Limitations

Highest price point in the Voortman plasma range — justifiable only at high production volumes
Machine footprint and gantry mass require reinforced floor structures and significant facility preparation
Long lead times and complex commissioning require advance project planning

Best For

Heavy-plate steel service centers processing jumbo format plate across multiple shifts Shipbuilders, bridge fabricators, and pressure vessel manufacturers cutting thick structural plate High-volume operations investing in fully automated cutting cells with minimal manual handling

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the maximum plate width the Voortman V330 can process?

The V330 can be configured with table widths up to 6,000 mm, accommodating the widest heavy plate formats used in shipbuilding, bridge fabrication, and pressure vessel manufacturing. Standard widths of 3,000–4,000 mm are available for operations that don't require the maximum configuration.

02 Does the V330 support multi-head simultaneous cutting?

Yes. The V330 can be configured with multiple plasma torch heads for simultaneous cutting of identical parts, dramatically increasing throughput on repetitive programs. Multi-torch spacing is programmable through VACAM, and torch heads can be activated or parked independently based on the nesting layout.

03 What bevel angles does the V330's bevel head support?

The V330's optional bevel cutting head articulates through ±47.5 degrees from vertical, covering the full range of V, Y, K, and X weld-prep groove angles specified in structural and pressure vessel welding codes. Bevel paths are programmed directly in VACAM along with the part profile.