Plasma Cutting Robot with Daihen

Hypertherm Japan (Nishi-ku, Osaka; Tel: 06-6225-1183), the Japanese subsidiary of a major U.S. plasma cutting equipment manufacturer, and industrial robot manufacturer Daihen will jointly begin full-scale sales this year of a “plasma cutting robot package” using robots. As part of this initiative, they will hold private shows for customers in the Chugoku and Kyushu regions from May through early July.

The package combines Hypertherm’s latest plasma cutting system, the XPR460, mounted on a Daihen robot system, designed for cutting aluminum and stainless steel. It has already been delivered domestically and internationally, and interest is rapidly increasing. Therefore, the events will be structured to allow participants to experience its effectiveness firsthand through live demonstrations.

Event schedule

• Until mid-May: Held at Daihen Hiroshima Sales Center (Nishi-ku, Hiroshima), by reservation only, limited to two groups per day

• May 29–30: Aluminum cutting demonstrations at the “2026 Chugoku-Shikoku Welding Festa” at Convex Okayama

• From June onward: Schedule to be announced in May

For inquiries and registration:

• Email: marketing.asia@hypertherm.com

• Tel: 06-6225-1183

Demonstration details

The demonstration will feature water plasma cutting, which uses water and nitrogen to reduce the adhesion of molten metal spatter generated during cutting to surrounding products.

This method is attracting attention for trimming die-cast products. Specifically, they will demonstrate cutting a 12 mm thick aluminum alloy plate, showing that no spatter adheres to another aluminum alloy plate placed 10 cm below the cut material.

Plasma Cutting System: XPR460

A versatile system capable of handling aluminum alloys, stainless steel, and mild steel. It can meet various user needs—cutting quality, operating cost, and productivity—by simply changing cutting conditions and consumables.

Key features include:

• Over 10,000 ID-coded cutting, marking, and gouging conditions

• Automatic adjustment of process gases and cutting current, which significantly impact cutting performance

These functions help address labor shortages and improve efficiency.

Maximum piercing thickness:

• Aluminum alloy: 50 mm

• Stainless steel: 60 mm

• Mild steel: 65 mm

The XPR460 is a top-tier model that enables highly efficient cutting while reducing production costs. Features include:

• Torch damage prevention

• Dry-run prevention

• Built-in IIoT capabilities: Wi-Fi interface for mobile device diagnostics and simple testing

• Compatibility with Hypertherm’s offline programming software: RobotMaster Plasma Module

Additionally, an “Extended Pilot Arc” function—developed to meet trimming needs for die-cast products—is scheduled for release in early summer.

Plasma Cutting Robot Package

This package enables automation of high-quality 3D cutting and supports a wide range of workpieces.

Compatible systems:

• XPR170 (max output 170A)

• XPR300 (max output 300A)

• XPR460 (max output 460A)

Key capabilities:

• Cutting conditions can be easily set using a teaching pendant

• Robot motion and tracking (following workpiece shapes) are automatically controlled simply by specifying the machining path

• Supports both manual teaching and offline teaching using RobotMaster Plasma Module

The recommended manipulator for this package is the FD-V25, but users can also select:

• Long-reach manipulators

• High-precision manipulators

It also supports coordinated control with external axes such as positioners.

Source: Die Casting Newspaper, April 30, 2026 issue