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Plasma Cutting - Page 28
- From The Fabricator
Beyond the “signage” quo
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jul 30, 2012
- Article
Custom sign-maker and architectural ironwork fabricator Blackout Signs & Metalworks, San Marcos, Texas, is a shining example of how a little bit of good luck mixed with confidence, fearless creativity, tireless work ethic, and a penchant for true old-school craftsmanship can create extraordinary opportunities.
- From The Fabricator
Replacement torches use one consumable part style
- Jul 23, 2012
- Product Release
Thermacut Inc. has introduced the RTS line of replacement plasma torches. These torches cover amperages from 12 to 120 and are designed to operate on manual plasma cutting systems using contact start (blow back or blow forward), high frequency, and capacitive-discharge starting methods. The RTS...
- From The Welder
Silver insert replacement electrodes dissipate plasma arc heat efficiently
- Jul 23, 2012
- Product Release
Thermacut's new Silver-Pro electrodes combine a copper electrode body and solid silver insert. The silver insert improves the conduction of electricity and dissipates the heat of the plasma arc efficiently to help extend electrode life, the company states. The initial offering is for...
- From The Welder
Plasma gouging: It’s a gash
- By Michelle Avila
- Jul 23, 2012
- Article
More welders are realizing the benefits of using plasma technology to perform gouging in heavy industrial applications where versatility, speed, and safety are important.
- From The Fabricator
Victor Technologies acquires Robotronic Oy, ProMotion Controls
- Jul 19, 2012
- News Release
Victor Technologies, St. Louis, has acquired all of the capital stock of Robotronic Oy, the parent company of ProMotion Controls Inc., a maker of CNCs for shape-cutting machines. The acquisition allows Victor Technologies to provide end users with fully integrated, automated plasma cutting systems....
- From The Fabricator
Technology helps eliminate unnecessary process delays in plasma cutting
- Jul 19, 2012
- Product Release
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced SmartCycle™ technology for integrated plasma cutting machines. According to the manufacturer, the technology boosts plasma cutting productivity by streamlining process control and machine motion and removing unnecessary process delays and...
- From The Fabricator
Plasma machine incorporates true hole, rapid part technology
- Jul 19, 2012
- Product Release
Fab Line Machinery has introduced the Baykal model BPL-H plasma machine. It incorporates the Hypertherm Full Suite, which employs true hole and rapid part technology. Available options include a drill station, beveling capability, dust collection, part marking, and a pipe/tube station....
- From The Fabricator
Technology streamlines plasma cutting process
- Jul 17, 2012
- Product Release
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced SmartCycle™ technology for integrated plasma cutting machines. The automatic system produces optimized nests of plasma cut parts. The technology integrates the entire cutting machine, including the CNC, gantry, plasma system, torch height...
- From The Fabricator
The soft skills of precision manufacturing
- By Tim Heston
- Jul 16, 2012
- Blog Post
In early 2010 I attended an event hosted by plasma cutting systems maker ITT Kaliburn, near Charleston, S.C. That's when I met Joe McNamara. He had led ITT heat transfer unit's plant near Buffalo, N.Y., through a major lean manufacturing transformation. A few weeks ago I caught up with McNamara,...
- From The Welder
Victor Technologies launches contest for welding students, schools
- Jul 10, 2012
- News Release
Victor Technologies™, a provider of cutting, welding, and gas control equipment in St. Louis, has announced its 2012 Innovation to Shape the World contest for students in welding and cutting programs at secondary and postsecondary schools. Three first- or second-year students will win...
- From The Fabricator
Air plasma cutting system severs metal up to 2 in. thick
- Jun 27, 2012
- Product Release
Hypertherm has introduced the Powermax105®, a 105-amp air plasma cutting system for hand and automated cutting and gouging designed to cut 1.25-in.-thick metal and sever metal up to 2 in. thick. The system features seven different torch options. Patented SmartSense™ technology automatically...
- From The Fabricator
Plasma spray gun features cascaded arc design
- Jun 11, 2012
- Product Release
Sulzer Metco has introduced the SinplexPro™ plasma spray gun. The single-cathode gun has a fixed cascaded arc, which produces a consistent plume temperature and velocity profile to help reduce material costs and processing times. The gun can be integrated into most existing plasma spray systems....
- From The Fabricator
Choosing the right shielding for the best plasma cut
- By Dirk Ott and Nakhleh Hussary, Ph.D.
- Jun 8, 2012
- Article
The methods used to shield the plasma arc from the atmosphere have evolved. The concept of using tap water to generate the secondary gas has been around for more than three decades, but high-precision plasma cutting using the nitrogen-water process was developed less than a decade ago.
- From The Fabricator
Nozzle allows for high-speed plasma cutting
- May 31, 2012
- Product Release
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the new XR series of high-speed cutting nozzles for its m3 Plasma™ system. According to the company, the nozzles help increase cutting speed and extend dross-free cutting. Nozzle cooling is improved, which helps extend consumable life....
- From The Fabricator
Retrofit torches bring longer consumable life to plasma cutting systems
- May 31, 2012
- Product Release
Hypertherm has announced the availability of Duramax™ retrofit torches for five more plasma cutting systems: the Powermax600™, Powermax800™, Powermax900™, MAX42™, and MAX43™. In addition to these, the torches also are available for retrofit to Powermax1000, Powermax1250, and...
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