EDGE Connect CNC system

EDGE^® Connect, Hypertherm’s Computer Numeric Control (CNC) platform, delivers unmatched reliability, powerful embedded capabilities, and a high level of customizability. Based on our proprietary, industry-leading Phoenix^® CNC platform, the system offers new, advanced software features – including ProNest^® CNC automatic nesting delivering SureCut™ technology – along with enhanced hardware.

For easy set up, changes, and upgrades, EDGE Connect CNCs can be configured in the field with software specific to the cutting machine application. The easy-to-use system combines advanced cutting performance with an intuitive graphical interface, and supports plasma, oxyfuel, and waterjet applications.

With Patented CutPro^® Wizard, even new operators can be cutting production parts in less than five minutes
On-screen Software Operator’s Console (Soft OpCon) allows easy setup and operation of cutting station and manual motion
Integrated communications with plasma and torch height control systems deliver automated and expert control using installed factory or custom cut charts
Custom cut charts can be created and controlled in the part program or made available to the CutPro Wizard
EDGE Connect runs on the Windows^® 10 Enterprise operating system

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Benefits

ProNest^® CNC nesting

Easy-to-use touch screen interface, machine operators can create nested part programs and obtain optimal cut quality without extensive training.
Directly imports DXF, DWG, CAM, DGN, and CNC simple shapes.
Embedded SureCut™ technology maximizes performance through embedded expertise. Patented True Hole^® technology with process verification ensures all operator variables are properly set.
Pattern Array Nesting for a single part with process optimization included.
True Shape Nesting module for multiple parts (included when using EDGE Connect and ProNest on the same internal network; available as a paid option for users without Pronest or an internal network connection).

Customizable performance

Designed to accommodate a broad range of applications, such as plasma (including cutting, marking, bevel, pipe/tube), oxyfuel (including bevel), and waterjet
Available in 2 hardware configurations to best align with cutting machine manufacturer needs
Optional Sensor™ plasma torch height control mechanics (Sensor THC)

Point-of-use configuration

Basic and advanced process control for plasma, oxyfuel, and waterjet
Integrated Sensor THC and bevel
ProNest CNC True Shape Nesting
PLC Connect™ (Programmable Logic Controller)

OEM customization

PLC Connect is embedded in the CNC for additional capabilities tied to I/O signals, position, cutting state, and error conditions; IEC61131 compliant
OEM customization of the on-screen software operator’s console for control of unique system tools and features though use of a C# Application Program Interface (API)

Quick, easy installation

Requires only a single EtherCAT^® cable for all motion and I/O signals from the CNC, dramatically simplifying system wiring and reducing installation time
Communication to Hypertherm’s HyPerformance^® plasma systems is accomplished through EtherCAT connectivity directly to the cutting system.

Specifications

Flexible configurations

EDGE Connect	The smallest of the CNC configurations, the EDGE Connect offers the greatest flexibility for machine integration. Cutting machine OEMs provide the touch screen and any operator switches.
EDGE Connect TC	Integrates the EDGE Connect CNC into an industrial enclosure with a 495 mm (19.5") touchscreen. A hardware operator’s console with switches for start, stop, program and manual speed control, raise/lower torch and joystick is included for easy operation.

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Resources

Manuals and documents

EDGE Connect - Shape cutting control - A4

Last updated 09/22/2022

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See who is using EDGE Connect

Combining Plazmax’s proprietary bevel head and Hypertherm True Bevel technology, the machine allows the production team to skip the time-consuming task of dialing in bevel cutting parameters, and creates accurate and consistent beveled edges in a single step.

GH Engineering Ltd

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