Damen uses CNC machines with plasma rotators to build ships and components
Shipbuilding and mechanical engineering with MicroStep technology
The globally active Damen shipyard group relies on plasma cutting systems with options for bevel cutting and marking at various locations
Published 12.06.2018 | Erich Wörishofer
Company profile:
Damen Shipyards GroupAvelingen West 20
4202 MS Gorinchem
Netherlands
The globally operating Damen shipyard group began in 1927 as a family business in the Netherlands. Today, more than 6,000 ships later, the company operates more than 30 stations and branches all over the world, covering all areas from newbuilding, conversion or repair of ships to the supply of ship components and related services.
Machine profile:
MG series (Netherlands)- Working area 18,000 x 3,000 mm
- Plasma rotator for weld preparation up to 45° with tool
adjustment station - 2D oxyfuel
MG series (Netherlands)
- Working area 18,000 x 3,000 mm
- Plasma rotator for weld preparation up to 45° with auto-calibration feature (ACTG®)
- Inkjet marking
MG series (China)
- Working area 18,000 x 3,000 mm
- Plasma rotator for weld preparation up to 45° with auto-calibration feature (ACTG®)
MG series (Romania)
- Working area 12,000 x 3,000 mm
- Plasma rotator for weld preparation up to 45° with auto-calibration feature (ACTG®)
- Inkjet marking
The Dutch Damen subsidiary opted for the MG series cutting system with a working area of 18,000 x 3,000 mm: The CNC machine was equipped with a plasma rotator for weld edge preparation with a fully automatic calibration unit as well as an oxyfuel torch.
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