Manual coping is the “silent killer” of fabrication schedules. It’s slow, dangerous, and prone to human error. The SUPERIOR K-Master Series, powered by KOTEC, automates this entire process. Unlike traditional beam lines that just drill and saw, the K-Master uses a 6-axis robot to carve steel into any geometry required by your detailing software.

Unleash the 6-Axis Robot

The K-Master isn’t limited to straight cuts. The robotic arm articulates to perform:

• Complex Copes: Flange thins, web penetrations, and notches.
• Weld Prep Beveling: Cut chamfers and bevels on flanges and webs in a single pass, making parts ready for welding immediately after unloading.
• 3D Profiling: Process square and rectangular tubes (box sections) with intricate cutouts for connections.

Beyond Standard Coping

The K-Master turns your beam line into a versatile processing centre.

• Beam Splitting & Tapering: The robot synchronises with the material feed carriage to perform long rip cuts along the length of the beam. This allows you to manufacture your own T-bars or tapered beams for pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) in-house.
• Plasma Marking: Eliminate the soapstone. The machine uses low-amperage plasma to scribe layout locations for stiffeners and clips, reducing fit-up time by up to 50%.

Intelligent Automation

• Database Support: The control software remembers repetitive machining patterns, allowing operators to call up common connections instantly without reprogramming.
• High-Definition Quality: Powered by Hypertherm’s XPR300 or MAXPRO200A plasma systems, the cut quality is virtually dross-free, often matching the quality of laser cutting on thinner sections.

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