Compare Beam Fabrication Machines
Beam drill lines today don't do much more today than when they were introduced in the 1960s - drill holes and cut-to-length. Compare that with the capability of the PythonX 3D Fabrication System. Ask yourself which machine you'd rather have. Ask yourself which machine you'd want your competitors to have.
Machine Capability |
Single Spindle Beam Drill Line |
Three Spindle Beam Drill Line with Band Saw |
 |
Produce Quality Bolt Holes Approved for Structural Joints |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes - AISC approved |
| Maximum Hole Diameter | 2" |
2" |
24"+ |
| Produce Layout Marks for Clips & Stiffeners |
Limited |
Limited |
Yes - any shape |
| Direct Download from Design Software (Xsteel, SDS/2, more) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Time Needed to Cut-To-Length One W24x100 | Incapable |
5 minutes |
1 min. 15 sec. |
| Automatic Part Handling (set it and forget it) |
Need to flip part over manually |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cut Copes with CNC Accuracy | Incapable |
Incapable |
YES |
| Cut Slots | Incapable |
Incapable |
YES |
| Make Cutouts for Bracing and Knife Connections |
Incapable |
Incapable |
YES |
| Text Scribing (any size) | Incapable |
Incapable |
YES |
| Fabricate Complete Stair Stringers, including Tread Layout |
Incapable |
Incapable |
YES |
| Miter Cut | Incapable |
Costly Option |
YES |
| Weld Prep Bevel Cut | Incapable |
Incapable |
YES |
| Rip I-Beams Into T-Beams | Incapable |
Incapable |
YES |
| Cutout of Any Shape | Incapable |
Incapable |
YES |
| Tool Change Required | Yes |
Yes |
NEVER |
| Production Speed | Slow |
Fast |
Fast |
| Price | Lowest |
Highest |
Mid-Range |