Torchmate
Torchmate manufactures CNC plasma cutting tables, pipe profiling systems, and fiber laser cutting cells serving SMB fabrication shops, industrial manufacturers, educational institutions, automotive customizers, and hobbyists as a division of Lincoln Electric.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersReno, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Torchmate does
Torchmate is a Reno, Nevada-based manufacturer of CNC plasma cutting tables, pipe cutting systems, and related automation equipment for metal fabrication, founded in 1979 and operating since 2011 as a division of Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ: LECO). The product portfolio spans the entry-level Torchmate 4400 (4x4), mid-range 4800/4505/4510 (4x8, 5x5, 5x10), light-industrial Torchmate X (up to 6x14), and the flagship industrial Torchmate 5100, complemented by FlexCut and FineLine plasma cutters, the Linc-Cut fiber laser cutting line, and Vernon Tool MPM and MasterPipe pipe profiling systems. Proprietary technology centers on ACCUMOVE motion control, the bundled TMCAD CAD software, and the patented FlexCut consumable design (rated at 3x lifespan and 45% lower cost vs. competition). Machines are unitized, fully assembled at Lincoln Electric's Reno facility, and capable of cutting within 30 minutes of uncrating. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales across direct sales, the 'Buy Local' distributor network, and Lincoln Electric financing programs, with an attached consumables and accessories stream and a professional services line comprising CAD training at headquarters, Torchmate Academy video curriculum, and educational institution packages with unlimited student licenses. Customer mix spans SMB and mid-market fabrication shops, K-12 and technical colleges, union apprenticeships, automotive customization shops, industrial production manufacturers, and individual hobbyists, with global reach across North America, Europe, and Oceania.
Torchmate firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Torchmate
- Legal name
- Torchmate (Brand/Division of Lincoln Electric)
- Website
- https://torchmate.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Torchmate manufactures CNC plasma cutting tables, pipe profiling systems, and fiber laser cutting cells serving SMB fabrication shops, industrial manufacturers, educational institutions, automotive customizers, and hobbyists as a division of Lincoln Electric.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Torchmate industry classification
Industry- Product category
- CNC Plasma Cutting Equipment
- NAICS
- Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- CNC Plasma/Laser Cutting & Automated Fabrication Training (EDAOADAH), Welding & Plasma Power Supplies (Industrial welders, cutting power sources) (IMAGADAI), CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)
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Where Torchmate is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Reno
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Torchmate business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- CNC Plasma Cutting Tables: Sale of CNC plasma cutting tables including Torchmate 4000 Series, 5100, X, and pipe cutting machines. Tables come fully assembled with computer, CAD software, CNC controller, height control, and consumable starter kit included.
- Plasma Cutters and Consumables: Sale of FlexCut air plasma cutters and FineLine HD plasma systems, along with replacement consumables for ongoing operations
- Accessories and Attachments: Sale of accessories including bevel heads, plate markers, oxy-fuel attachments, and other machine enhancements
- Training and Education: CAD training classes at headquarters, Torchmate Academy video curriculum, and educational packages for schools with unlimited student licenses
- Financing Services: Financing options available for machine purchases through Lincoln Electric financial programs
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Torchmate 4400 (4x4) - Entry-level CNC plasma cutting table |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Torchmate 4800 (4x8) - Medium-sized shop plasma table |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Torchmate 4510/4505 (5x10/5x5) - Production cutting tables |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Torchmate 5100 - Industrial flagship plasma table |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Torchmate X - Light industrial CNC plasma table |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Torchmate product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Torchmate designs and manufactures CNC plasma cutting tables (plate and pipe), air and high-definition plasma cutters, and fiber laser cutting systems for industrial fabrication, automotive customization, and educational use. Every machine is fully assembled by Lincoln Electric and shipped with proprietary TMCAD CAD software, computer, CNC controller, height control, and a consumable starter kit, enabling customers to begin cutting within 30 minutes of uncrating. The company also sells accessories, replacement consumables, and CAD training services through its own direct sales force, distributor network, and Lincoln Electric financing programs.
Product overview
Torchmate is a product line of CNC plasma cutting tables manufactured and sold by Lincoln Electric. The portfolio consists of unitized, fully assembled plasma cutting machines spanning from entry-level (Torchmate 4400 at 4x4) to flagship industrial (Torchmate 5100) configurations, plus the light industrial Torchmate X series. Supporting products include air plasma cutters (FlexCut 80, FlexCut 125) and High Definition FineLine plasma systems, fiber laser cutting systems (Linc-Cut series), and pipe cutting solutions (Vernon Tool MPM, MasterPipe Compact Profiler). The ecosystem is unified by proprietary Torchmate CAD software and ACCUMOVE motion control technology. Education packages bundle the 4400/4505 tables with unlimited software licenses and curriculum for classroom use. All components are single-sourced and manufactured by Lincoln Electric.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FlexCut: Line of plasma cutters including FlexCut 80 and FlexCut 125
- FineLine
- MasterPipe
- Torchmate X
- Torchmate 5100
- Torchmate 4000 Series
- Vernon Tool
- Linc-Cut
- Torchmate Academy
Products and services
- Torchmate 4000 Series CNC Plasma Cutting Tables Unitized, fully assembled CNC plasma cutting tables available in 4x4, 5x5, 4x8, and 5x10 configurations, designed and built by Lincoln Electric. Include computer, TMCAD software, CNC controller, height control, and consumable starter kit; ship ready to run within 30 minutes. Target entry-level to mid-range fabrication shops, production cutting operations, and educational institutions.
- Torchmate 4400 (4x4) Fully assembled 4x4 CNC plasma cutting table designed for space-constrained shops and educators. Includes computer, CAD software, CNC controller, height control, and consumable starter kit.
- Torchmate 4800 (4x8) Fully assembled 4x8 CNC plasma cutting table aimed at medium-sized fabrication shops requiring a larger cutting area. Pairs with FlexCut patented consumables that last up to 3x longer at 45% lower cost than competitors.
- Torchmate 4505 (5x5) Fully assembled 5x5 CNC plasma cutting table delivering robust production cutting in a compact footprint. Capable of cutting full sheets including 1 inch thick steel.
- Torchmate 4510 (5x10) Fully assembled 5x10 CNC plasma cutting table for full-sheet production cutting, including capacity for 1 inch thick steel.
- Torchmate 5100 Industrial CNC Plasma Cutting Table Flagship industrial CNC plasma cutting table built for all-day production. Features encoded servo motors and helical gear rack for reliability, runs any HD plasma cutter, and supports an optional bevel head for weld-ready parts.
- Torchmate X Light Industrial CNC Plasma Cutting Machine Light industrial CNC plasma cutting machine with refreshed unitized design and touchscreen interface. Available in 5x10 and extra-large 6x14 sizes with standard control system and a 5,000+ pound water table for fume extraction.
- Education Packages Bundled educational offering pairing the Torchmate 4400 (4x4) or 4505 (5x5) table with a Master license of TMCAD CAD design software, unlimited student licenses, and a complete curriculum for immediate classroom implementation.
- FlexCut 80 Air Plasma Cutter Air plasma cutting unit designed to work with Torchmate machines, featuring the patented FlexCut consumable design that lasts up to 3x longer than competition at 45% lower cost.
- FlexCut 125 Air Plasma Cutter Higher-power air plasma cutting unit in the FlexCut series, designed to integrate with Torchmate CNC tables with the same patented consumable design.
- FineLine High Definition Plasma Cutting Systems High Definition plasma cutting systems (FineLine 170HD and FineLine 300HD) that maximize cut quality and cut thicker material with extremely low dross. Pair with the Torchmate 5100 flagship for industrial applications.
- Linc-Cut 1530S Fiber Laser Cutting Cell Unitized fiber laser cutting cell available in 6kW and 12kW configurations with two material beds and a mechanical lift shuttle system for high-throughput sheet metal fabrication.
- Linc-Cut CNC Fiber Laser Cutting System Lincoln Electric Linc-Cut unitized CNC fiber laser cutting cell offering premium cut quality at high cutting speeds for sheet metal fabrication, emphasizing production throughput and operational efficiency.
- Vernon Tool MPM Pipe Profiling Machine Industrial CNC pipe profiling machine known to last 50+ years in the field. Available in 4 and 5 axis configurations with expandable beds and conveyor lengths; handles both oxy-fuel and high definition plasma cutting for high-quality beveled pipe cuts.
- MasterPipe Compact Profiler Economical CNC pipe cutting machine for pipes and tubes from 1-8 inches in diameter, with 15 and 25 foot bed options and 1,000 lb weight capacity. Targeted at handrail, roll cage, fencing manufacturers, and small to medium pipe fabricators.
- Torchmate CAD (TMCAD) Design Software Proprietary CAD/CAM design software included with every Torchmate machine, featuring a user-friendly interface and toolpath generation tools. Available standalone for educational licensing (unlimited student licenses) and supported by Torchmate Academy video curriculum.
Quantifiable outcome
- FlexCut consumables last up to 3x longer than competition at 45% lower cost
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Companies that use Torchmate
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Torchmate technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Torchmate partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Lincoln ElectriccoreLincoln Electric acquired Torchmate in 2011, making it an international brand of CNC plasma tables. Lincoln Electric manufactures all elements of the plasma table including plasma cutter, motion controller, and table itself. The acquisition accelerated technological advances in motion control, height control, and manufacturing.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Torchmate competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- OMAX Corporation: OMAX manufactures abrasive waterjet and CNC cutting systems for industrial fabrication, overlapping with Torchmate in target customers (job shops, custom fabricators) and competing for similar automation and CAD/CAM-driven cutting workflows.
- ESAB Corporation: ESAB is a global welding and cutting equipment manufacturer offering CNC plasma cutting tables, automation, and consumables directly competitive with Torchmate's product portfolio across industrial and SMB fabrication customers.
- Hypertherm: Hypertherm is a leading manufacturer of industrial cutting systems including CNC plasma tables, waterjet, and software, serving the same fabrication and manufacturing customers as Torchmate with overlapping product lines and a global distribution footprint.
- Retro Systems: Retro Systems manufactures retrofit CNC plasma cutting controls and table systems for the metal fabrication industry, directly competing with Torchmate in the upgrade and entry-level CNC plasma cutting market for small and mid-size shops.
Broad incumbents
- Mazak Corporation: Mazak is a global manufacturer of advanced machine tools including laser processing machines and automation solutions for metal fabrication, comparable to Torchmate's industrial cutting tables in target customer (production manufacturing) and category (CNC metal cutting).
- Trumpf Inc. Trumpf is a global industrial laser and machine tool manufacturer with extensive CNC cutting, bending, and automation solutions for sheet metal fabrication, competing with Torchmate in industrial-grade cutting systems especially in larger production shops.
- Lincoln Electric (Parent): Lincoln Electric is Torchmate's parent company and a global leader in welding, cutting, and automation products. While Torchmate operates as a division, Lincoln Electric's broader portfolio (including Linc-Cut) competes in overlapping cutting and welding categories against the peers listed.
Emerging players
- Voortman Steel Machinery: Voortman Steel Machinery produces CNC plasma, oxy-fuel, and drilling systems for steel fabrication, serving industrial structural and plate fabricators with overlapping capabilities to Torchmate's industrial plasma tables and pipe profiling machines.
- Bystronic Lasers: Bystronic is a major manufacturer of fiber laser cutting systems and press brakes serving industrial sheet metal fabricators, directly competing with Torchmate's Linc-Cut fiber laser line and adjacent to its plasma table business in higher-volume production environments.
Regional players
- Farley Laserlab: Farley Laserlab is an Australian-based manufacturer of CNC plasma and laser cutting tables targeting small to mid-size fabrication shops in the Asia-Pacific region, serving similar customers as Torchmate with overlapping product offerings but in a different geography.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Torchmate leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Torchmate subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Torchmate funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Torchmate M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Torchmate
What does Torchmate do?
Torchmate designs and manufactures CNC plasma cutting tables (plate and pipe), air and high-definition plasma cutters, and fiber laser cutting systems for industrial fabrication, automotive customization, and educational use. Every machine is fully assembled by Lincoln Electric and shipped with proprietary TMCAD CAD software, computer, CNC controller, height control, and a consumable starter kit, enabling customers to begin cutting within 30 minutes of uncrating. The company also sells accessories, replacement consumables, and CAD training services through its own direct sales force, distributor network, and Lincoln Electric financing programs.
Is Torchmate a public or private company?
Torchmate is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Torchmate founded?
Torchmate was founded in 1979. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Torchmate based?
Torchmate is headquartered in Reno, United States, in the North America region.
How does Torchmate make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. CNC Plasma Cutting Tables are the primary driver. The others are plasma Cutters and Consumables, accessories and Attachments, training and Education and financing Services.
Who are Torchmate's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are OMAX Corporation, ESAB Corporation, Hypertherm and Retro Systems. Broad incumbents are Mazak Corporation, Trumpf Inc. and Lincoln Electric (Parent). Emerging players are Voortman Steel Machinery and Bystronic Lasers. Farley Laserlab is listed as a regional player.
Does Torchmate have an API?
No public API is recorded for Torchmate.
What industry is Torchmate in?
Torchmate's product category is CNC Plasma Cutting Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAH, Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing), with a secondary code of EDAOADAH, CNC Plasma/Laser Cutting & Automated Fabrication Training. Its NAICS code is 333517 and its SIC code is 3541.