CNC Beam Cutting Machines for H-Beam, I-Beam and Structural Steel
CNC beam cutting machines and beam processing machines that cut H-beams, I-beams, channels, angles and box sections to length and add copes, bolt holes, slots, weld bevels and marks in one pass. Fiber laser or plasma, programmed straight from Tekla, built in our Jinan factory.
- Section height
- up to 1,000 mm
- Length
- 12 m standard
- Laser power
- 2 to 30 kW
- Bevels
- ±45°
- Programming
- Tekla / DSTV
Hot sale models
H-beam laser cutting machine12/20/30 kW fiber laser, sections up to 1,000 mm high and 12 m long, 5-axis bevels, no tail-end scrap.View machine →
HFT plate, tube and beam laserPlate up to 3,000 × 27,000 mm, H-beams up to 1,000 × 400 mm and tube under one gantry.View machine →
Large H-beam plasma cutting machineRobotic H-beam cutting and bevelling line for beams, channels and angles with automatic feeding.View machine →
8-axis CNC plasma beam cutterRobotic plasma cutting machine for beams, box sections and pipe: copes, holes and bevels from one program.View machine →
H-beam production line (3-in-1)Assembling, submerged arc welding and straightening of built-up H-beams, web 200-1800 mm.View machine →
LT tube laser cutting machineRound, square and rectangular tube with automatic loading.View machine →
6-axis large pipe cutting machineLarge-diameter pipe with intersections and weld bevels.View machine →
Gantry plate laserPlates up to 12 m long, 1 to 30 kW, for base plates, gussets and stiffeners.View machine →
Robotic laser cutting machineRobot-mounted fiber laser for 3D parts and trimming.View machine →
Robotic welding solutionsWelding cells and teaching-free stations for beams, columns and assemblies.View machine →Six operations, one machine
Parts come from Tekla Structures, Advance Steel or AutoCAD as DSTV files, so nothing is redrawn at the machine. See cutting from Tekla DSTV files.
Cutting videos
Which machine for which work
| Your work | Machine |
|---|---|
| Many bolt holes, slots and weld-ready bevels on H-beams | H-beam laser |
| Plate, tube and sections in similar amounts | HFT plate, tube and beam laser |
| Thick sections and copes at the lowest machine cost | 8-axis plasma beam cutter |
| Mixed beams, channels and angles on an automatic line | Robotic plasma line |
| Large-diameter pipe with bevels | 6-axis pipe cutter |
| Building your own H-beams from plate | H-beam production line (assembling, welding, straightening) |
Laser
- Round bolt holes and clean slots
- Bevels that fit without grinding
- No tail-end scrap with the H-beam laser
Plasma
- Lower machine cost
- Thick sections, edges ground anyway
- Beams, box sections and pipe on one machine
Full comparison including saw and drill lines: laser, plasma and saw-drill lines compared.
Buy from the factory. Some resellers use PCL photos and videos to sell other machines. Genuine quotations come from [email protected] or +86 186 6017 4681.
Beam processing: from plate to finished member
| Step | Machine |
|---|---|
| Cut web and flange strips | HFT laser or a multi-torch plate cutter |
| Assemble, weld and straighten built-up H-beams | 3-in-1 H-beam production line |
| Cut to length, cope, drill and bevel rolled or built-up beams | H-beam laser or 8-axis robotic plasma |
| Weld fittings, stiffeners and end plates | Robotic welding |
Guides
- Steel beam size chart with a fit check for the machine
- How to cut an H-beam with a CNC plasma cutter · CNC plasma cutting I-beams
- Cutting angle iron: plasma vs laser
- Beam bevel cutting · Weld access holes · Zero-remnant cutting
- Laser-cut bolt holes tested against drilling
- What sets the price of an H-beam laser
Common questions
What is a CNC beam cutting machine?
A machine that cuts structural sections such as H-beams, I-beams, channels and angles to length and adds copes, bolt holes, slots, bevels and marks from one program, using a laser or plasma cutting head.
Is a laser or plasma beam cutter better?
Laser gives round bolt holes, clean slots and weld-ready bevels with no tail-end scrap. Plasma costs less to buy and suits thick sections where edges are ground anyway.
Can one machine cut beams, channels, angles and pipe?
Yes. The H-beam laser cuts beams, channels and angles; the HFT adds plate and tube; the 8-axis plasma cutter takes beams, box sections and pipe.
What is an H-beam cutting machine?
A CNC machine built for H-beams and I-beams: it cuts them to length and cuts copes, bolt holes, weld access holes and bevels in the web and flanges. PCL builds H-beam cutting machines with fiber laser (H-beam laser, HFT) and with robotic plasma (8-axis cutter and robotic line).
What is a beam processing machine?
Any machine in the chain that turns plate or rolled sections into finished steel members: strip cutting, H-beam assembly and welding, beam cutting, drilling and coping. A CNC beam cutting machine replaces the separate saw, drill and coping stations.
Do you make H-beam production lines as well as cutting machines?
Yes. The 3-in-1 H-beam production line assembles, welds and straightens built-up beams with web height 200-1800 mm and flange width 150-800 mm.
Can the machine read Tekla files?
Yes. Parts are imported from Tekla Structures, Advance Steel or AutoCAD through DSTV files, with contours, holes and marks.