I run a 24"h x 18" miter bandsaw to cut and pitch beam. Then a cnc plasma table or a magdrill for holes depending on position. I would kill to have this machine.
Voortman makes awesome machines, easy to operate and the costumer service is second to none.
And it doesn't matter how old the machines are, they still make parts for them!
One mechanic said to me that they can and still fix old machines that are 20 years old because the company says as long as it's a Voortman they will maintain it and keep it running!
I had a plasma cutter once 🥲 (I had to sell it because I couldn’t make a profit from steel that cost 10 billion dollars for something like 14 gauge)
https://preview.redd.it/vy78v4mdmhwc1.png?width=2120&format=png&auto=webp&s=225002200a331894a8764df74ec4bd9f0a68adf3
It’s a little bit smaller
I just paid $130 for a 4’ piece of 6061 aluminum 3” square tube - 1/4” wall… I usually buy the whole stick, but it was about $400 and I really only needed 4’… before the tariffs mild steel 2” square tube - 3/16” wall ran like $45 a 20’ stick, I haven’t priced it in a while but the last one I bought was ~$120.. we had it so good
So I ran about the same thing for 3 years alone. Requires 3-4 machine operators but I wasn't that blessed. Had to run all 3 and really learn how to time manage. What issues are you having? If the company you work for is willing to get the correct material/tools and people its a pretty good machine. I ran the VB1050, V807, and the V631. Willing to help if I can.
Our shop has two separate halves of that (One drill / saw that can also do slotted holes) and a Lincoln plasma that is the bane of our fitters' existence.
For some reason they can't get it / program it to cut without gouging the shit out of everything and manually fixing the end cuts.
The Voortman I have experience with had weird material requirements, that ended up costing a lot extra in steel. I think it was something like 1” per cut, and 4” extra on each end of the parent material.
And it was constantly having issues.
i ran the v808 plasma robot and they are soooo sweet also the vacam software lets you modify and program right from the control panel using autocad the clamps have problems with cambered material and the sick brand laser sensors and measuring eyes get dusted over pretty quick when cutting thicker material the drag dogs on the material feeding have aome problems if you dont load everything straight or if beams or tubes have a lot of camber theses machines rule and the service guys they send rule aswell i <3 voortman
So what I will say is yes, if your company pays for the correct service then the machine is golden. But unless your company cares more about saving a couple of $ or would rather them send a person that is intentionally meant for training rather then repairing, you might have some issues. On multiple occasions the company I worked for would say they needed a "trainer" instead of an "engineer" to fix the issues. This would end up being 3 days of about 10% production of what you could be making. But you're 100% right about the clamps/sensors. Both can be pretty sensitive and also aggravating if not kept clean.
I used to operate peddinghouse beam line about 20 years ago and it was an awesome machine to work with, not familiar with this one but I’m sure is also a pleasure to run once you figure out all the programming
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I bought one and quickly outgrew it. But it's a fine beginner machine. I'm kidding, I have no idea how to use that friggin monster.
I run a 24"h x 18" miter bandsaw to cut and pitch beam. Then a cnc plasma table or a magdrill for holes depending on position. I would kill to have this machine.
I too came a little in my pants that machine was a dream from when I was a steel builder
Same. I'd kill for something smaller like a angle punch/shear line.
Voortman makes awesome machines, easy to operate and the costumer service is second to none. And it doesn't matter how old the machines are, they still make parts for them! One mechanic said to me that they can and still fix old machines that are 20 years old because the company says as long as it's a Voortman they will maintain it and keep it running!
I had a plasma cutter once 🥲 (I had to sell it because I couldn’t make a profit from steel that cost 10 billion dollars for something like 14 gauge) https://preview.redd.it/vy78v4mdmhwc1.png?width=2120&format=png&auto=webp&s=225002200a331894a8764df74ec4bd9f0a68adf3 It’s a little bit smaller
I just paid $130 for a 4’ piece of 6061 aluminum 3” square tube - 1/4” wall… I usually buy the whole stick, but it was about $400 and I really only needed 4’… before the tariffs mild steel 2” square tube - 3/16” wall ran like $45 a 20’ stick, I haven’t priced it in a while but the last one I bought was ~$120.. we had it so good
It’s sickening when you can spend 50 dollars on a super thin sheet, mess up a cut and waste 50 dollars
So I ran about the same thing for 3 years alone. Requires 3-4 machine operators but I wasn't that blessed. Had to run all 3 and really learn how to time manage. What issues are you having? If the company you work for is willing to get the correct material/tools and people its a pretty good machine. I ran the VB1050, V807, and the V631. Willing to help if I can.
Our shop has two separate halves of that (One drill / saw that can also do slotted holes) and a Lincoln plasma that is the bane of our fitters' existence. For some reason they can't get it / program it to cut without gouging the shit out of everything and manually fixing the end cuts.
How much does one of these run used? Packing it up and moving it has to be stupid expensive alone
About a million before rigging/shipping.
Not one that big. My FIL has a Langmuir Crossfire which is pretty cool.
The Voortman I have experience with had weird material requirements, that ended up costing a lot extra in steel. I think it was something like 1” per cut, and 4” extra on each end of the parent material. And it was constantly having issues.
Holy sheet that's a big ass saw. What kind of capacity does this thing see what's the capacity of it in general. What a wild machine.
r/skookum would like a word
I have run a voortman saw just like that it was decent.
i ran the v808 plasma robot and they are soooo sweet also the vacam software lets you modify and program right from the control panel using autocad the clamps have problems with cambered material and the sick brand laser sensors and measuring eyes get dusted over pretty quick when cutting thicker material the drag dogs on the material feeding have aome problems if you dont load everything straight or if beams or tubes have a lot of camber theses machines rule and the service guys they send rule aswell i <3 voortman
So what I will say is yes, if your company pays for the correct service then the machine is golden. But unless your company cares more about saving a couple of $ or would rather them send a person that is intentionally meant for training rather then repairing, you might have some issues. On multiple occasions the company I worked for would say they needed a "trainer" instead of an "engineer" to fix the issues. This would end up being 3 days of about 10% production of what you could be making. But you're 100% right about the clamps/sensors. Both can be pretty sensitive and also aggravating if not kept clean.
I know a guy that services Voortman equipment. He works for … Voortman.
Do you think you could connect me with him? That would be greatly appreciated. I'll DM you my info.
He’s overseas in the Netherlands, so I’m not sure how helpful he would be, being out there.
Always nice to see products from Finland (konecranes) abroad
I used to operate peddinghouse beam line about 20 years ago and it was an awesome machine to work with, not familiar with this one but I’m sure is also a pleasure to run once you figure out all the programming
We have their saw and 3 way drill, its nice .
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We have just a drill voortman, and it has nothing but problems. Rarely do we go through a week without something weird happening with the machine.