Profile Plasma Cutting Line PRG 400/600 — New Robotic Profile Cutter | Machine Matcher

The Profile Plasma Cutting Line (PRG Series) is a fully automated robotic plasma cutting system built around a 6-axis ABB robot arm, designed to cut structural steel profiles including bulb bars, strip, angle, T-beam, channel, and H-beam sections. It is one of the most advanced profile cutting solutions available for shipbuilding and heavy structural steel production, combining high-precision robotic cutting with automated material handling in a single integrated line.

Unlike standard flat-plate plasma cutters, the PRG Series is purpose-built to cut irregular structural profiles — the kind of components used to build ship hulls, offshore platforms, bulkheads, and structural steel subassemblies. A single operator can run the entire process with one-key operation: material is automatically loaded, measured, cut, marked, and unloaded, significantly reducing the labor and skill requirement typically associated with profile cutting.

The system integrates directly with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and supports remote diagnostics via TeamViewer, allowing Jinfeng's engineers to troubleshoot issues without needing to travel to the customer's site — a genuine advantage for international buyers concerned about after-sales support and downtime.

Why Choose a Robotic Profile Plasma Cutting Line?

Cutting structural profiles by hand or with manual plasma torches is slow, inconsistent, and heavily dependent on operator skill. A robotic profile cutting line like the PRG Series solves this by combining a precision 6-axis robot arm with automated measuring, marking, and material handling — delivering consistent, repeatable cuts regardless of profile shape or operator experience.

This is particularly valuable in shipbuilding, where a single vessel may require thousands of cut structural components in varying profiles and lengths. The PRG Series reads industry-standard shipbuilding design files directly (Tribon/AutoShip .gen files and TEKLA DSTV files), meaning cutting instructions can be generated straight from a ship's design software without manual re-entry — reducing errors and dramatically speeding up production planning.

Machine Specifications

PRG 400

• Bulb: 80×5mm – 400×20mm
• Strip: 100×5mm – 400×20mm
• Angle: 100×75mm – 300×150mm
• T-Beam: 100×50mm – 350×150mm
• Channel: 100×50mm – 400×115mm
• H-Beam: N/A
• Length: 12,000mm
• Weight: 1.5T

PRG 600

• Bulb: 80×5mm – 550×20mm
• Strip: 100×5mm – 600×30mm
• Angle: 100×75mm – 500×150mm
• T-Beam: 100×50mm – 500×200mm
• Channel: 100×50mm – 400×200mm
• H-Beam: 150×150mm – 400×200mm
• Length: 12,000mm
• Weight: 2.5T

Condition Available: New
Warranty: 2 years

Capabilities

• Plasma cutting
• Plasma marking
• Inkjet marking (letters, numbers, symbols, and bend lines)
• Full CAD-CAM software integration — reads Tribon/AutoShip .gen files and TEKLA DSTV files directly

System Components

• Tilters for overturning profiles
• Roller conveyors (buffer)
• Cross conveyor for loading
• Measuring cart and gripper
• Input roller table
• Inkjet marking device
• Robot plasma cutting chamber with integrated dust filter
• Short-part sorting belt-plate conveyor
• Output roller table for long parts
• Cross conveyor for long parts
• Tilters for manual grinding access

Applications

• Shipbuilding and shipyard structural steel production
• Offshore platform and vessel construction
• Flat panel and double-bottom hull construction
• Bulkhead and web fabrication
• General heavy structural steel subassembly production

Who This Machine Is For

• Shipyards and shipbuilding companies
• Offshore platform fabricators
• Heavy structural steel manufacturers
• Steel fabricators serving marine and offshore industries

Frequently Asked Questions

What profiles can the PRG Series cut?
The PRG Series cuts bulb bars, strip, angle, T-beam, channel, and H-beam profiles (H-beam cutting available on the PRG 600 model), covering the majority of structural steel shapes used in shipbuilding and heavy steel fabrication.

What's the difference between the PRG 400 and PRG 600?
The PRG 600 handles larger profile dimensions and heavier material across every profile type, and is the only model of the two capable of cutting H-beam sections. The PRG 400 is suited to smaller-scale profile cutting requirements.

Can this machine read files directly from ship design software?
Yes. The PRG Series reads .gen files exported from Tribon and AutoShip, as well as DSTV files from TEKLA, allowing cutting instructions to be generated directly from ship design software without manual data re-entry.

How many operators does this machine require?
The system is designed for single-operator, one-key operation — material loading, measuring, cutting, marking, and unloading are all automated once the process begins.

Does this machine require an on-site engineer for troubleshooting?
Not typically. The system supports remote diagnostics via TeamViewer, allowing Jinfeng's engineers to identify and resolve most issues remotely.

Is financing or staged payment available?
Yes. A deposit secures your order and begins production, with the remaining balance due only once your machine has been built, inspected, and is ready to ship.

Should I buy new or used?
This model is available new, backed by a 2-year warranty. New machines provide full manufacturer support and the latest control software versions.