SPECIALIZING IN HEAVY STEEL PLATE FABRICATION, MACHINING, & FLANGES

Flame / Plasma Cutting Services

SouthStar Plasma Machine
SouthStar Plasma Machine

At Signal Metal Industries, Inc., we have deep roots in the flame cutting industry. Serving the needs of industry since 1973, our extensive in-house capabilities enable us to achieve the tightest tolerances and meet the most challenging delivery schedules. With our multi-torch, CNC controlled oxy-fuel and plasma cutting equipment and 25-ton lifting capacity, we can process plate measuring up to 60' in length x 13' in width x 12" in thickness.

We have an onsite burning facility with a continuously replenished inventory of more than 2,000 tons of A36, A572-50, A516-70, A514-TI, stainless and alloy plate measuring from 3/16" up to 12" in thickness. Our two oxy fuel multi-torch cutting machines and two plasma machines, one with a CNC drilling and beveling head, can operate 20 hours per day to process jobs in an expedited manner. With a technically trained team of experienced programmers and operators using powerful AutoCAD and NC Polaris software tools, we deliver quality parts with narrow ±1º kerf cuts and tighter than standard dimensional tolerances. We specialized in delivering parts in a cleaned up condition free from slag and with no rough edges.

Cost-effective in low or high volume, our flame cutting services satisfy the needs of OEMs and manufacturers in a diverse range of industries. We specialize in providing complete parts kits, professional packaged to protect the contents during transport and storage. As part of our comprehensive job shop capabilities, we also offer services such as beveling, drilling, and part stamping/etching. If you are interested in learning more about our reliable and high-quality flame cutting services, contact us today.

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Flame / Plasma Cutting Capabilities

General Capabilities
Oxy-Fuel Multi-torch Cutting Service
Plasma Cutting
Method
Oxy-Fuel
Plasma
Process
CNC Cutting
Beveling
Plate Processing
Plasma Cutting
In-House Capabilities
  • A 10-acre burning facility with over 2000 tons of A36, A572-50, A516-70, A514-TI, stainless and alloy plate (3/16" to 16" thick).
  • Three CNC Oxy fuel multi-torch cutting machines and two plasma machines operating 20 hours per day.
  • Experienced programmers and operators using AutoCAD and NC Polaris give our customer's quality parts cut to tighter than standard tolerances.
Cutting Action Type
CNC-Controlled
Number of Torch Heads
Up to 6
Cutting Material
Carbon Steel
Alloy Steel
Abrasion Resistant Steel
High Strength Low Alloy Steel (HSLA)
Stainless Steel
Cutting Dimensions
Thickness: 12"
Length: 60'
Width: 13'
Kerf
±1º
Tolerance
± 1/16" (.25 to 2")
± 1/8" (2 to 4")
± ¼" (4 to 12")
Lifting Capacity
25 tons
Additional Services
Beveling
Drilling
Etching
Extensive Piece Part Cleaning
Professional Packaging
Part Kits
Intended Application
Custom Parts for OEMs
Custom Manufacturers and Fabricators
Production Volume
Low to High Volume
Lead time
Quoted on a Job by Job Basis

Additional Information

Industry Focus
Aerospace
Agricultural
Architectural
Auto/Truck/Transportation
Chemical
Construction
Food
Heavy Industry
Machine Tool
Marine
Military
Mining
Oil Field
Steel Mill
Packaging/Converting
Power Generation
Industry Standards
ISO Compliant
AWS
ASME
AIST
ANSI
CSA
File Formats
AutoCAD (DWG,DWZ)
SolidWorks (SLDPRT,SLDDRW,SLDDRT)
BMP
DXF
GIF
IGES
Inventor (IDW, IPT)
JPG or JEPG
MasterCam (MDX, MC8, MC9, SET)
PDES
PDF
STEP
SurfCam (DSN)
GIBBS Cam
TIFF
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