Lincoln Electric Torchmate 4400 User manual

SITE PREP GUIDE
October 16, 2020
Copyright 2020
Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems
TORCHMATE®
4400 | 4800 | 4510

Page ii
Torchmate 4400/4800/4510

Page iiiSite Prep Guide
Unpacking the machine iv
Site Preparation v
Grounding the Machine vi
Power/Water/Air Requirements vii
Power Supply Requirements viii
Commissioning, Operations, Software Training ix
Optional Pre-Onsite Training x
Technical Support xi
Customer Assistance Policy xii
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Torchmate 4400/4800/4510
Your new Torchmate® 4400, 4800, or 4510 CNC machine is delivered assembled, but you will need to remove the shipping
material and gantry locks before operation. Verify all items have been shipped without damage before you accept the
order from the shipping company. Notify Lincoln Electric® 775-673-2200 to report any shipping damages. Your machine
was fully tested at the factory and a cut metal sample can be found in the waterbed of the machine.
Qty. Description Part Number
1 Lincoln Electric 4400 Torchmate CNC Table with FlexCutTM 8o Plasma Unit LECS-080-4400-00
1 Lincoln Electric 4400 Torchmate CNC Table with FlexCutTM 125 Plasma Unit LECS-125-4400-00
1 Lincoln Electric 4800 Torchmate CNC Table with FlexCutTM 80 Plasma Unit LECS-080-4800-00
1 Lincoln Electric 4800 Torchmate CNC Table with FlexCutTM 125 Plasma Unit LECS-125-4800-00
1 Lincoln Electric 4510 Torchmate CNC Table with FlexCutTM 80 Plasma Unit LECS-080-4510-00
1 Lincoln Electric 4510 Torchmate CNC Table with FlexCutTM 125 Plasma Unit LECS-125-4510-00
1 Touchscreen Monitor and Computer (installed)
1 LC100M Consumable Starter Kit FlexCut 80 BK12849-SK
1 LC125M Consumable Starter Kit FlexCut 125 BK14300-SK
TM-CAD/CAM and Security dongle preinstalled
Black/Silver Instructional Flash Drive
To uncrate your new Torchmate 4400/4800/4510, pry the top of the crate o or
remove the ghost frame, remove the sides and set it aside. Remove the shrink wrap
and inspect the machine for damage. If damaged, do not accept the shipment!
Upon acceptance of the shipment, cut the plastic straps holding the plasma power
supply to the crate. The plasma power supply weighs (75 lbs+) and requires a team
lift to move it. Set the plasma power supply aside until nal machine placement.
A forklift is required to place the machine in its operational position. Do not lift
the machine from the gantry or cable carrier side. Place forks in locations marked
“fork here” being careful not to hit the motion controller with the forks. Once the
machine is in position level the table using the adjustable feet. It is required to
utilized extended forks (60" or greater) to unload and maneuver the 4510.
Make sure the table does not rock. Torchmate 4x00 models are shipped with factory
installed gantry locks. The yellow locking devices
must be removed before the machine can be
made operational. DO NOT replace the bolts after
removing the yellow locking devices as this will
cause irreversible damage to the gantry.
Do Not Fork Lift From
Cable Carrier Side Of
Machine!
UNPACKING YOUR NEW MACHINE

When installing a Lincoln Electric CNC Cutting System in your shop, there are many factors that will inuence the
potential productivity, ease of use of the machine and the safety of the operator. The main factors to prepare for
include: the physical layout and placement of the machine in the shop, the availability of power, an EMI ground,
compressed air and other gasses, and ventilation.
Please Note:
 When preparing to install the Lincoln Electric CNC Cutting System, provide sucient space. Three feet of
work space (914 mm) should be obstacle free around the machine.
• Forklift load material opposite the cable carrier only. Utilize the back of the machine to park the gantry
while loading material.
• A dedicated earth ground must be provided by the customer and installed per the National Electric Code,
and in a location to reduce or eliminate a potential trip hazard, such as under the machine frame.
• The power lead included is limited to 10 feet.
4400 74”
67” Load From
This Side
Operator
Console
Plasma
Machine
Under Table
Power Supply
Air Supply
Provided by Customer
Earth Ground
Provided by Customer
MAINTAIN WORK AREA
Motion
Control
Under Table
(1.7 m)
(1.88 m)
4800 74”
(1.88 m)
114” Load From
This Side
Operator
Console
Motion
Control
Under Table
Plasma
Machine
Under Table
Earth
Ground
Provided by Customer
Power Supply
Air Supply
Provided by Customer
MAINTAIN WORK AREA
(2.9 m)
4510
Load From
This Side
MAINTAIN WORK AREA
138”
(3.5 m)
86”
(2.18 m)
Plasma
Machine
Under Table
Operator
Console
Motion
Control
Under Table
Earth Ground
Provided by Customer
Power Supply
Air Supply
Provided by Customer
SITE PREPARATION
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Torchmate 4400/4800/4510
The 4x00 machines require an earth ground rod to ensure personnel safety, and to supress the high-frequency
noise created by the plasma power supply. A star ground point on the table will connect directly to the earth
ground rod via a 6 AWG stranded wire or other stranded, grounding cable. Consult with a qualied electrician to
verify your connections.
Step 1: Place the plasma unit into
the appropriate location.
Re-install the power lead
and the table ground into the
front of the machine.
Step 2: The FlexCut plasma unit
is shipped with a factory
ground attached to the star
ground. In addition, a work
ground is attached to the
star ground to connect to
your material to be cut.
If the work piece is painted
or dirty, it may be necessary
to expose the bare metal
to make a good electrical
connection.
Please Note:
 Use 6 AWG stranded wire to connect the star ground on the table to the customer supplied dedicated earth
ground.
• For proper operation of your CNC cutting tables you are required to run a 6 AWG cable from the “star”
ground to a dedicated earth-ground rod.
• Ground rod installations are covered by NEC Section 250.
• The earth ground is not included with the machine.
GROUNDING THE MACHINE

Please refer to the FlexCut operators manual for complete installation and operation guidelines. Only a qualied electrician should
connect the input leads to the Torchmate 4400/4800/4510 CNC unit and FlexCut Plasma unit. Connections should be made in
accordance with all local and national electrical codes. Failure to do so may result in bodily injury or death.
The 4x00 table has a single 120v NEMA 5-15P plug that powers the table and computer/monitor.
The FlexCut 80 is rated for 208 VAC through 575 VAC input voltages, single or three phase and 50 or 60 Hz. The FlexCut 125 is rated
for 380 VAC through 575 VAC input voltage, three phase only and 50 or 60 Hz. Before connecting the machine to power, be sure the
input supply voltage, phase and frequency all match those listed on the machine rating plate.
The FlexCut 80 automatically senses and adjusts to work with any input voltage, phase or frequency listed on the rating plate. No
reconnect switch settings are required. The power supply cord is supplied without an attachment plug to accommodate single
phase or three phase installations.
Warning:
The FlexCut on/o switch is not
intended as a service disconnect
for this equipment. Only a
qualied electrician should
connect the input leads to the
Torchmate 4400/4800/4510.
The Torchmate 4400/4800/4510 CNC machine requires clean, dry, oil-free compressed air or nitrogen. A high pressure
regulator MUST be used with a compressor or high pressure cylinder.
Supply pressure must be between 87-110 psi (6-7.6 bar) with ow rated rates of at least 300 SCFH or 140 SLPM.
AIR SUPPLY PRESSURE SHOULD NEVER EXCEED 110 PSI OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE MAY OCCUR!
A standard nominal 5 micron in-line lter is recommended, but for optimal performance, select a pre-lter with a 3 micron
absolute rating. Air must be supplied to the plasma with 3/8” inside diameter tubing and 1/4 NPT quick disconnect coupler.
Air lines should be run as to not create a trip hazard. We recommend using the TMS-214-0000-00 approved air ltration
assembly, available from www.torchmatestore.com
Water should be installed in the table pan before operation. Rust inhibitors such as non-sodium nitrite based products may
be used as a corrosion inhibitor in CNC plasma water tables. Operators are encouraged to use Lincoln Electric® PlateGuardTM.
Visit www.torchmatestore.com to purchase.
Water Capacity
• 4400 models hold approximately 60 gallons or 230 liters.
• 4800 models hold approximately 107 gallons or 405 liters.
• 4510 models hold approximately 140 gallons or 530 liters.
POWER/WATER/AIR REQUIREMENTS
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Torchmate 4400/4800/4510
TORCHMATE 4400/4800/4510 POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS
CHOOSE YOUR POWER
CUT CAPACITY
FLEXCUT® 125
1”
FLEXCUT® 80
3/4”CUT CAPACITY
Product Name Input Power
Voltage/Phase/Hz
Rated Input
Current/Voltage/Duty
Cycle
Air Pressure
Required Production Cutting Capacity
FlexCut 80
208/230/400/460/575
3PH 50/60Hz
60A/140V /100%
80A/140V /80%
87-109 PSI
(6.0 - 7.5 Bar)
Mild Steel 3/4”
(20 mm)
230 1PH 50/60Hz 60A/140V /100%
80A/140V /80% Stainless 5/8” (16 mm)
200-208 1PH 50/60Hz 60A/140V /100%
80A/140V /80% Aluminum 5/8” (16 mm)
FlexCut 125 308-400-415/460/575V
3PH 50/60Hz 125 A/125V /100% 90-120 PSI (6.2 - 8.2 Bar)
Mild Steel 1.0”
(25mm)
Stainless 3/4”
(20 mm)
Aluminum 1.0”
(25 mm)
*Cut speeds for best quality, production results may vary.

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TRAINING
2-Day Advanced Torchmate Operations
Training
Reno and Regional Locations
https://torchmate.com/seminars
• In-Depth image manipulation
• Advanced Node Editing
• Generating Angles
• Slot and tab generation
• Post-cutting fabrication designing
• Call our training department for more information
The previous scope of work denes the various options for CAD training, onsite machine commissioning, and operations training
for the dierent Torchmate 4x00 series table congurations. Please note that CAD training is not included in onsite machine
commissioning and operations training options. Torchmate is not able to provide third-party CAD training. Any work outside the
agreed scope will be billed separately for time and material via an approved Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems extra work order. Lincoln
Electric Cutting Systems denes a workday as a typical 8 hour day with a 1-hour lunch break. Overtime hours requires approval.
3-Day Basic Torchmate Operations
Training
Reno and Regional Locations
https://torchmate.com/seminars
• Introduce the CAD software
• Overview basic functions and tools
• Create and cut multiple projects
• Hands-on machine operations
• Overview plasma power supplies
• Determining Cut Quality
3-Day Onsite Plasma System Training
Machine Commissioning and Operational Training
• Inspect owners installation of the cutting table.
• Verify all connections including ground, gas supply, electrical
connections and power supply
• Verify machine meets factory specications.
• Power on system and perform factory acceptance test cut.
• Consumable training and re-order information
• Plasma power supply operation, settings and adjustments
• Introduction to Visual Machine Designer
• Import and cut customer example le
• Job Set Up and Nesting
• Cut customer le
• Machine maintenance
• TMCAD overview and workow
• Torchmate Academy Included
• Acceptance sign o
Torchmate Academy Machine and CAD
Training
Online
• Three months of access
• Uses video, slides and quizzes.
• Importing and manipulating DXF les
• Nesting and layers
• Multi-tool set-up
• VMD operations
• Machine maintenance
TORCHMATE 4400/4800/4510 COMMISSIONING, OPERATIONS, SOFTWARE TRAINING
Dependent on COVID-19 restrictions - please call for details
ONLINE
INHOUSE
ONSITE

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Torchmate 4400/4800/4510
Torchmate 4400/4800/4510 customer agrees to the following;
• Complete installation of Torchmate 4x00 series table prior to Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems arrival on site.
• Test and training sample material on-site and ready for use ( Please provide the size and type of plate you will cut.)
• Identify and make available, no more than 3 system operators for training.
• Completion of the following check o sheet provided to Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems in advance of visit.
1. - Machine bed in operational location and leveled.
2. - Conrm you have adequate clean and dry air pressure supplied to the plasma cutter.
3. - Plasma supply located in an environmentally controlled room.
4. - Connect all electrical cables to plasma power supply
5. - AC power connected to Torchmate 4400/4800/4510 machine
6. - Grounding rod is placed and tested with ground cables connected to busbar.
7. - Water Table lled to within 1/4" of the top of the material support slats.
8. - All required gases onsite with regulators. (Gas regulators are not included) (Optional)
TORCHMATE 4400/4800/4510 OPTIONAL PRE-ONSITE TRAINING CUSTOMER INSTALLATION
TORCHMATE 4400/4800/4510 Customer Name
Signature
Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems Field Tech Name
Signature
• The Lincoln Electric FlexCut 125 requires 3 phase 50 / 60 Hz input, FlexCut 80 requires 1 or 3 phase 50 / 60 Hz input.
• The FlexCut 80 power cord is supplied without an attachment plug to accommodate single phase or three phase installations.
• All systems must have time-delay fuses at the disconnect switch to handle the momentary inux of current when the system
starts to cut.
• The magnetic inrush current of the power supply will cause fast acting fuses to blow.
• The recommended time-delay fuses for power supplies can be found in the Primary Power Connection section of the appropriate
manual.