Falcon FXA

CNC Plasma and Oxy-Fuel

Cutting Machine
THE ECONOMICAL SOLUTION
RUGGED AND RELIABLE
Falcon FXA The Falcon FXA is a robust CNC gantry designed
for plasma and oxy-fuel cutting of heavy plate
digital AC drives, the ultra-reliable Vision 51 CNC,
plasma packages up to 360 Amps, and oxy-fuel

Rugged, reliable, affordable - steel, stainless steel, or aluminum. Every part

of this machine is over-built, with the heavy-duty
reliability you’d expect from ESAB. And there’s
cutting up to 6 inch thick, the Falcon FXA delivers
big machine performance at a small machine
price.
the best machine for the money no skimping on features, with the industry’s best
Falcon FXA
Versatile Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting
The machine consists of a solid, reinforced box the entire cutting area. Precision drive racks and Two tool carriages are attached to a stainless tool holding. The outboard rail is mounted
beam. This ensures perfect stiffness over the ways mount directly to machined surfaces, and steel band which transfers motion to the follower lower than the cutting table for easy loading
entire machine width. The axes drives feature triple machined T-rails give smooth and accurate carriage. A quick action band clamp allows and unloading with forklifts, and reduced risk of
digital AC drive amplifiers with AC brushless motion. This rugged design and built-in quality efficient manual positioning of the tool carriages. collision. All hoses and cables are guided and
motors and precision gearboxes yielding high reduces maintenance and ensures a long service All tool stations utilize heavy-duty 8” stroke tool protected in cable chains in both axes.
cutting speeds and superb accuracy throughout life. lifters with fully enclosed linear rails for accurate
 Specifications

Machine Sizes 3000 3500

Cutting Width (A) 72 in. 96 in.
Internal Clearance (B) 94 in. 114 in.
Plasma Cutting Rail Gauge (C) 118.1 in. 137.8 in.
A variety of ESAB plasma systems are available, optimum cut quality at all times. The torch Machine Width (D) 134 in. 154 in.
from 60 up to 360 Amps, for cutting mild steel, collision protection system will immediately stop Machine Height (E) 76 in.
stainless steel and aluminium. The plasma station the cutting process and shut down the machine in Cutting Table Height 28 in.
features automatic initial height sensing followed case of a collision or crash. Machine Length (parking area) 78 in.
by arc voltage height control during the cutting
Rail Height 37 in. / 20 in.
process. This ensures
Rail Lengths 20 ft. (6m) , 26 ft. (8m)
Cutting Lengths 13 ft., 20 ft.

Oxy-fuel Cutting Maximum Tool Configuration 1 Plasma, 2 Oxy-Fuel

The Falcon FXA can be fitted with two oxy-fuel the carriages allow for automatic piercing. The Maximum pierce thickness, 1 torch 4 in.
cutting torches for cutting mild steel plate. Up to optimum cutting height is maintained by capacitive Maximum pierce thickness, 2 torches 2.5 in.
6 inch thick steel can be cut with a single torch, or height control, ensuring consistent cut quality and Max. Cutting Thickness, 1 torch 6 in.
up to 4 inch thick with two torches simultaneously. automated operation. Max. Cutting Thickness, 2 torches 4 in.
Each tool carriage is equipped with a reliable
automatic ignition device, and solenoid valves on
Cutting Speed Range 2 - 350 inch/min.
Positioning Speed 750 inch/min.
Supply Voltage 230 VAC, 50/60Hz, 1 Phase
Vision CNC System Power Input 10 Amps
The Falcon FXA is a highly versatile machine generated from the built-in shape library, loaded
for oxy-fuel cutting and plasma. All processes by network connection, USB port, or RS-232 Specifications subject to change without notice.
Products may vary from those illustrated.
are controlled from the Vision 51 CNC system. serial connection. Reliability is ensured by the
This feature packed controller uses a color- control’s solid-state disk drive and robust industrial
coded graphical user interface, making it easy operating system.
to learn, and easy to operate. Programs can be
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Productivity - Service - Reliability
When you buy ESAB, you get spares, wear and consumables;
more than just a machine. You and to offering a comprehensive
get an experienced and dedicated range of services and products to
partner supporting you throughout ensure your continuing success.
the life of your machine.
Quality products, innovative
We are committed to exceeding technology and dedicated customer
your expectations of after-sales service… these are the hallmarks
service and support, to providing of your partnership with ESAB.
an efficient supply chain for

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ESAB Cutting Systems

U.S.A. Canada Mexico
411 S. Ebenezer Rd. 6010 Tomken Road AVE. Diego Diaz de Berlanga No. 130
Florence, SC 29501 Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1X9 Col. Nogalar
Phone: 843-664-4394 Phone: 905-670-0220 San Nicolas de los Garza, N.L. 66480
Monterrey, Mexico
Phone: 81-8305-3700
Web: www.esab-cutting.com
E-Mail: us.mgr.cutting@esab.com
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