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Better plasma cutting on stainless steel
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February 1, 2013
Figure 1 Penn Stainless Products sought modern plasma cutting capabilities so that it could cut at least 6-in.-thick stainless steel plate. When the company installed its new plasma cutting system, it also found that the modern... Read more... -
Plasma gouging: It’s a gash
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July 23, 2012
More welders are realizing the benefits of using plasma technology to perform routine gouging applications. Photos courtesy of Jim Gorzek, associate publisher. Plasma arc gouging has wide capabilities in industrial applications,... Read more... -
Heavy piercing with plasma
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January 4, 2012
Figure 1 Today’s high-density plasma systems can cut quickly through thick plate, and certain technologies have made the initial pierce less of a challenge. Photo courtesy of ESAB Welding & Cutting Products. Photographers... Read more... -
Mechanized plasma cutting: Developments in high-definition technology improve versatility
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November 8, 2011
Technology advancements in the last 10 to 15 years, particularly in high-definition plasma cutting, have made mechanized systems more user-friendly, flexible, and productive. The plasma cutting process is best-known for its simplicity... Read more... -
One laser head, one plasma torch, one cutting table
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July 8, 2011
Plasmas and lasers have evolved to become complementary technologies. Plasmas and lasers have evolved to become complementary technologies. Until recently shop owners who wanted to process a range of thicknesses and material... Read more... -
Successful plasma cutting counts on consumables
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July 9, 2010
Always try and change out the electrode and nozzle at the same time. Switching them out individually compromises cut quality. It’s no secret that plasma torch consumables play an integral role in achieving a successful cut. What may... Read more... -
Plasma cutting to 'Galpinize'
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June 1, 2010
Figure 1 his metallic interior is for a “Galpinized? Mustang® convertible. Need a metal part? Just call Mad Mike. Complex contours? Multiple interior holes or cutouts? No problem. Just a picture of what you want will do. In less... Read more... -
'We are all Shickels'
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February 10, 2009
Shickel Corp. is no longer the small repair shop that opened in 1938 in Bridgewater, Va. It's a business with more than 100 employees and $12 million in annual sales. Photos courtesy of Rodney W. Good, Artistic Photography "There are a... Read more... -
Don't rule out plasma for cutting aluminum
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January 27, 2009
Plasma cutting isn't new. But like any technology, it has its share of new developments. In any discussion about how to cut metal, it's right up there with laser and waterjet. The technology gets a bad rap, though, when the discussion turns... Read more... -
EuroBLECH 2008: A celebration of metal fabricating and forming
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January 13, 2009
What does a European metal fabricating and forming tradeshow mean for a U.S. fabricator? Apparently, a whole lot. "It means everything. It has influenced who we are," said Don Begneaud, speaking about his company, BEGNEAUD Manufacturing, in... Read more... -
Plasma cutting for pipe, tube
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December 2, 2008
Plasma cutting of metal plate, tube, and pipe is nothing new—it has been in commercial use since the late 1950s. The process evolved from the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process. Its development was based on implementing various... Read more... -
Growing season: Fabricating for agriculture
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October 14, 2008
A worker at FSI Fabrication welds a heavy hitch onto the front of a mobile spreader. The Curfmans live in Sunnyside, Wash., an enviable place amid the wineries proliferating in the Yakima River Valley, southeast of Seattle. Their company, FSI... Read more... -
Cleaner consumables, cleaner cuts, better production
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September 16, 2008
This article is adapted from Jim Colt, "Plasma Cutting Consumables Inspection," presented at the FABTECH® International & AWS Welding Show, Nov. 11-14, 2007, Chicago, ©2007 by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl., Society... Read more... -
One nesting software for all
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June 17, 2008
Nests such as this are now possible for Maurer Manufacturing with ProNest software from MTC Software. The trailer fabricator uses the program to nest parts for both its Alltra plasma cutting table and Cincinnati laser cutting machine. "All... Read more... -
Service center fabricates its future
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March 11, 2008
These are interesting times in which metal service centers find themselves. Many are finding that they have to offer some level of fabricating services to help them stand out among other metal distributors. They have seen dramatic... Read more... -
Big shoulders, long strides
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February 13, 2007
Jeff Hansen, Dave Hansen, Cathy Hansen, and Mike Hansen (left to right) are equal partners in Hansen Steel Services. About 25 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., Hansen Steel Services employees wear T-shirts... Read more... -
Older plasma and laser cutters having performance fits?
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October 10, 2006
One of the most common and least expensive retrofits on a laser system is the cutting head. Upgrades expand plate cutting capabilities To stay competitive in today's marketplace, fabricators are constantly evaluating many variables in... Read more... -
Anchor's a way down the road to improvement
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March 8, 2005
Anchor Fabrication has a reputation for the ability to form long and awkward parts. A 1,200-ton, 52-ft. Pacific press brake in the Precision Division assists in reducing downtime and material handling costs because the parts no longer have... Read more... -
Optimizing consumable life in mechanized plasma cutting
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October 12, 2004
Manufacturers of mechanized plasma cutting systems are focused on developing new technologies to meet three key market needs: Improved cut quality and consistency Increased cutting speeds and material thickness capabilities Increased... Read more... -
Plasma pleases plenty
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June 8, 2004
In case you missed it, check out this excerpt from the article "National research programs explore plate welding for shipbuilding" in the March 2004 issue of The FABRICATOR®: One project objective is to introduce laser cutting... Read more... -
Gouging: The other plasma process
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June 8, 2004
Plasma arc gouging may not be as well-known or widely used as plasma arc cutting, but the two processes share many characteristics: ease of use, cut speed and quality, cost of operation, and versatility. Let's compare the plasma gouging... Read more... -
Making plasma cutting easier
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August 28, 2003
For many people, the world of plasma cutting is a complex and daunting place, with a cryptic set of rules that can be mastered only by highly trained technicians after weeks of training. For every change of material or thickness being cut,... Read more... -
Mechanized plasma cutting for HVAC applications
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March 13, 2003
Today many HVAC shops use plasma cutters—both hand-held torches and CNC mechanized systems—to cut material for fabrication. These fabricators find that for their applications, plasma is a fast, clean, economical way for them to... Read more... -
Exploring dry cutting technologies
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June 13, 2002
Plasma arc cutting (PAC) technology has come a long way since its commercial introduction to metal fabrication 40 years ago. Advances in PAC torches and power supplies have led to improvements in the edge quality of plasma-cut aluminum,... Read more... -
Cut to the chase
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April 15, 2002
Many applications that traditionally didn't use plasma cutting now can consider it a viable tool. End-user markets for plasma arc cutting have expanded over the last several years. Newer technologies—such as advanced, digitally... Read more...
