


The BTD-8X is Controlled Automation's entry level drill-and-burn plate processing machine. Each machine comes standard with an 8' working width and and a lenth of up to 124'. Drilling operations are performed using a 10 HP spindle with Controlled Automation's own proven drilling technology. A high definition plasma torch cuts material up to 2 ½ " thick and a standard automated oxy-fuel torch cuts material up to 4" thick.
Features:
The BTD-8x includes all of the standard features listed above.
BTD-8X Specifications:- Max drill size: 1-9/16"
- Spindle Type: #4 morse taper
- Machine advance speed up to 845"/min
- Positioning accuracy:
+/- .007" (single axis only)
+/- .015" (coordinate axis) - Horsepower: 10 HP variable AC standard
- Variable spindle RPM: 300-1200 RPM
- Plasma system: Hypertherm HPR260xd
- Oxy-fuel system: 4" Automatic gas



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Machine:
- Maximum processing width: 8' Drill Spindle
- Maximum hole diameter: 1-9/16"
- Minimum material thickness: 1/4"
- Max. material thickness: 2-1/2" (production) Plasma Torch
- Max. edge start (pierce pilot hole): 2-1/2" (as per oem spec)
- Maximum pierce: 1-1/2" Oxy-fuel torch:
- Maximum material thickness: 4"

Description:
The Gantry Plate Drill gives fabricators high performance drilling in the largest work envelope with widths up to 144 inches. The GPD-144 has the rigidity and precision normally found only in high-end machining centers. Complemented with a powerful ram style headstock and coolant through the spindle, this drill achieves high metal removal rates for maximum productivity. The user-friendly SICAM Windows control system is packed with features to help make quick work of even the largest
drilling jobs.
Standard Features:
Each Controlled Automation drill-and-burn plate processing machine features the highest quality construction and specifications:



- Carbide drilling with through-spindle mist or flood coolant.
- Dual-side independent rail axis drive package.
- Air conditioned Windows 7 controller.
- Processing parameters for drill, plasma and oxy-fuel operations set automatically.
- Rigidly constructed tubular steel gantry
- Dual side independent rail axis drive package
- Crash detection on both plasma & oxy-fuel systems
- Automatic torch height control system
- Automatic oxy-fuel gas control system
- Automatic torch ignition system
- Processing parameters for drill, plasma, and oxy-fuel operations set automatically
- Managable hole properties database
- Standard auto-nesting package
- Easily networked
- Fully automated tool changer
- Max Drill Size: 3 ½"
- Plasma: Hypertherm HPR 400xd
- Oxy-Fuel: 6" automatic gas
- Horsepower: 30 HP variable AC standard
- Spindle RPM ranging from 0 - 2400 variable
- Spindle Type: CAT 50
- Face/surface milling
- Maximum processing width: 6' to 8'
- Maximum processing length: 4' to 30' Plasma Torch
- Maximum material thickness: 1-1/4" (piercing start)
- Minimum material thickness: 20 gauge Oxy-fuel Torch
- Maximum material thickness: 4"

Description:
Maximize your 10' plate production needs with Controlled Automation's new GPF-10X gantry-style plate fabricator. This machine is capable of drilling holes up to 2-1/4" diameter and cutting steel plate up to 6" in thickness. The system includes a fully automated 10 position tool changer, 20 hp CAT 40 drill spindle, 400 AMP high definition plasma cutting and marking system with automated gas control, oxy-fuel torch cutting system with automated gas control, and SICAM® software to compliment Controlled Automation's advancements in technology.

GPF-10x Features:
All of the standard features listed above plus:
- 10 Position Fully Automated Tool Changer (optional)
- High performance carbide, spade, or twist bit drilling
- 20 hp variable speed spindles
- 100-1,200 variable spindle rpm
- Machine advance speed up to 845"/min
- Material positioning accuracy:
- +/-.007" (single axis only)
- +/-.015" (coordinate axis)
- Brushless AC servo / ball screw drill feed system
- Dual-side independent rail axis drive package
- Machine advance speed up to 600"/min
- Positioning accuracy +/- 1/32"
- Thru-spindle air-mist coolant system
- CAT 40 Spindle Taper
- Laser pointer to skew hole patterns & find start location
- HPR 400XD High Definition Plasma System
- #4 morse taper



- Max. Material Width: 10'
- Max. Material Thickness: 6"
- Max. Drillable Hole Size: 2-1/4"
- Max. Thrust: 4,200 lbs
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