Mathey Dearman CNC Saddle Machine - Manual (Page 9)

CNC Saddle Machine Parts & Operating Manual 03-0117-MSA 03-0117-1SA 03-0117-2SA Ver 1.0
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2 General Information
2.1 Cutting Apparatus
 Mathey Dearman CNC Saddle Machines are designed to accurately fixture and guide a 1 3/8”
(35mm) diameter, 10” or longer, oxy/fuel machine cutting torch or a 1 3/8” (35mm) diameter
plasma arc machine torch to cut, profile, and bevel horizontal pipe.
2.2 Pipe Size Ranges
 The MSA CNC Saddle Machine includes a Spacer Set that positions the machine to accurately cut
2”/ 50mm, 3”76mm and 4”102mm API Line Pipe.
 The 1SA CNC Saddle Machine includes a Spacer Bolt Set that positions the machine to accurately
cut 3”/76.2mm, 4”/101.6mm, 6”/152.4mm and 8”/203.2mm API Line Pipe.
 2SA CNC Saddle Machine includes Spacer Bolts or Step Spacers for 6”/152.4mm, 8”/203.2mm,
10”/254mm and 12”/305mm API Line Pipe.
 Spacer bolts are available for other pipe or tubing sizes within the machine cutting range.
 Optional Step Spacers which function to replace individual Spacer Bolts are available to purchase
for 1SA and 2SA models. See your Mathey Dearman distributor for pricing and availability.
2.3 Available Cut Profiles
 Mathey Dearman CNC Saddle Machines are capable of producing an almost infinite number of
shapes and contours on pipe. In addition to the common end shapes and holes available for
selection through the MatheyCNC software interface, custom shapes can be created for
specialized applications. Contact your Mathey Dearman distributor for details.
2.4 Operator Training
 MatheyCNC software is designed to be simple and intuitive to operate. Cuts are created through a
series of graphical selection screens. No specialized training is required, however basic
knowledge of the Microsoft Windows © computer operating system is recommended. We advise
that you read and fully understand this Parts and Operating manual as well as the operating
instructions for your cutting system (torch or plasma arc) before attempting to use the Mathey
Dearman CNC Saddle Machine to make cuts.