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Plasma Cutting - Page 15
- From The Fabricator
A check list for a plasma cutting table retrofit
- By Chris Kuzma
- Jan 10, 2017
- Article
When considering a retrofit to an older plasma cutting table, a fabricator needs to consider equipment location, state of table components, the types of shielding gases and consumables that might be needed with a technology upgrade, and any possible training that may be needed.
- From The Fabricator
Contour bevel machine handles material up to 153 ft. long
- Jan 9, 2017
- Product Release
Controlled Automation has introduced the isoMAX contour bevel machine, suitable for plate up to 23 ft. wide and 153 ft. long.
The machine is equipped with up to two Orbital™ contour bevel plasma stations and up to four oxyfuel torches.
- From The Welder
PWTV: Plasma Cutting Tools Overview
- Dec 19, 2016
- Video
Jim Colt of Hypertherm discusses different options for cutting tools, machines, ratings for various processes, and pierce/production ratings.
- From The Welder
PWTV: Plasma Cutting Fume Venting Overview
- Dec 19, 2016
- Video
From Harper College in Palatine, IL - Jim Colt of Hypertherm discusses the various ways to control fumes in your cutting operation.
- From The Welder
PWTV: Plasma Cutting Duty Cycles Overview
- Dec 19, 2016
- Video
From the metal fabrication labs at Harper College, Jim Colt of Hypertherm gives an overview of plasma cutting duty cycles; environmental factors, capabilities, and other things to consider.
- From The Welder
PWTV: Plasma Cutting Consumables Overview
- Dec 19, 2016
- Video
Jim Colt, of Hypertherm, discusses air plasma torches, machine torches, the differences between them and the rate of wear for various consumables.
- From The Fabricator
Eight axes give robotic thermal cutting machine added flexibility
- Dec 7, 2016
- Product Release
Voortman has updated its V808 robotic thermal cutting machine. It now is equipped with a new coping robot with six axes, and the company’s design adds two more overhead axes. This flexibility allows the system to cut every structural shape possible and process all four sides of material in a...
- From The Fabricator
Plasma machine offers 3-D plate cutting
- Dec 7, 2016
- Product Release
Voortman has updated the V304 plate cutting machine for processing multiple types of material, such as mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. It can be equipped with up to two plasma (bevel) torches and up to six oxyfuel torches to allow for 3-D plasma bevel cutting, strip cutting, and weld...
- From The Fabricator
Plasma cutter offers high power-to-weight ratio
- Dec 5, 2016
- Product Release
Thermal Dynamics®, an ESAB brand, has unveiled its new Cutmaster™ 60i hand-held air plasma cutting system. According to the company, the system provides the industry’s highest power-to-weight ratio in its class. It also incorporates an oversized digital interface. New functions include a gas...
- From The Fabricator
Plasma tables introduced
- Dec 5, 2016
- Product Release
MegaFab has announced the addition of a new line of Piranha plasma tables. Each table is built on an all-welded frame and features a fully integrated CNC with a 10-in. LCD screen for cutting intricate shapes. Standard features include servomotors on the X and Y axes, dual side drive in the Y axis,...
Filter bag, housing manufacturer finds faster cutting process for aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel
- By Eric Lundin
- Nov 22, 2016
- Article
When industrial filter and filter housing manufacturer Filter Technology Inc. had one too many late and substandard shipments of steel components, it took matters into its own hands and started cutting pipe and making plate components using a band saw and machining centers. Then its staff went to FABTECH and saw a Soitaab plasma machine with a bed for flat parts and chucks for pipe.
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH® 2016 Highlights—Day 3
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 18, 2016
- Blog Post
The sun has set on FABTECH® 2016. If you weren’t there, you missed an amazing show. Each year I wonder what could possibly be new? And each year I am overwhelmed by the amount of innovation. Ours is a creative industry.
- From The Fabricator
Silver-tipped copper electrodes last to a pit depth of 0.08 in.
- Nov 7, 2016
- Product Release
Hypertherm has introduced SilverPlus® electrodes for its HyPerformance® HPR400XD® plasma cutting systems. According to the company, laboratory testing shows the electrodes last 50 percent longer than standard copper electrodes in most cutting applications. he electrodes are designed to last to a...
- From The Fabricator
Portable plasma cutter delivers 6.5 kW of output power
- Nov 7, 2016
- Product Release
Hypertherm has released the Powermax45 XP® plasma cutting system, delivering 6.5 kW of output power for clean cutting of material up to 5/8 in. thick and severing of material nearly twice that thickness. A new low-amp process simplifies marking, scoring, and precision gouging. Eleven torch styles...
- From The Fabricator
CNC platform introduced for cutting applications
- Nov 7, 2016
- Product Release
The EDGE® Connect CNC platform now is available from Hypertherm. It features the newest version of the company’s Phoenix™ software coupled with SureCut™ technology for cutting applications. The PLC Connect™ software-based operator’s console and embedded PLC allow for increased...
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