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Articles tagged with "cut"

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	Cut it out: How fabricators use plasma cutters every day By: Brian Schmidt, Contributing Writer Many fabricators use plasma arc cutting torches every day, either to replace or complement saws, cut-off wheels, snips, and oxyfuel rigs. It can be used in a variety of applications—installing or remvoving HVAC/R equipment, plumbing systems, and industrial equipment; reparing equpment and systems; and cutting shapes consistently. Publish date: August 29, 2002 Tech cell: Plasma Cutting
	Using a hand-held plasma cutter: Exploring techniques for cutting, gouging, & maintenance By: Steve Hidden, Contributing Writer Need to learn some techniques for cutting, piercing, and gouging with a hand-held plasma cutter? Read on for six steps to follow when cutting; information about gouging; and tips on maintenance. Publish date: May 30, 2001 Tech cell: Plasma Cutting
	How to avoid the top 10 problems in plasma cutting: Practical tips you can use right now By: Chuck Landry, Contributing Writer Attention to detail at the outset can save plasma cutting operators a load of trouble during production. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Plasma Cutting
	Using plasma arc cutting to clean-cut stainless steel sheet and plate: Variables to consider By: Stephen St. Hilaire, Contributing Writer To clean-cut stainless steel sheet and plate, fabricators first must choose the right CNC cutting equipment and then set the correct process-related variables. Precise machine motion controls, torch-to-material distance control, and the correct plasma and assist gases all are crucial to producing weld-ready plasma-cut edges on all stainless steel thicknesses. Publish date: May 30, 2001 Tech cell: Plasma Cutting
	Making plasma cutting easier: Using CNC automation technology By: Brad Thompson and Kris Hanchette, Contributing Writers 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, a long process ensues of resetting gas mixtures, tweaking pierce heights and pierce delays, and manually calibrating every last parameter to ensure a reliable result. Publish date: August 28, 2003 Tech cell: Plasma Cutting
	Cutting through the obstacles: The challenges of sawing structural tube, pipe, and solids By: David Byrley and Dave Burkhart, Contributing Writers Of all the materials that can be cut on industrial band saw machines, structural steels—such as pipe and tubing, plate, angle and channel iron, and I beams—are all among the most common and challenging. Publish date: December 11, 2001 Tech cell: Sawing
	Increasing productivity on your cutoff saw: Considerations when sawing round and square tubing By: Cliff Dixon, Contributing Writer All of the components of a tube cutting job—the workpiece, the blade, the saw, and the cutting fluid included—have to work together optimally to maximize your productivity. Publish date: April 24, 2001 Tech cell: Sawing
	What is your facility cut out for? Circular and band saw purchases depend on application requirements By: David McCorry, Contributing Writer What cutting equipment you buy depends very heavily on what area of industry you are supplying, throughput requirements, and, not least, finances. Don't let preconceived notions prevent you from making the very best possible decision. Publish date: April 24, 2001 Tech cell: Sawing
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	Band saw cutting of tube and pipe: Tips for blade selection and machine settings By: Cliff Dixon, Contributing Writer Production quantities of cut tube and pipe can be produced economically with a band saw. However, the choice of which blade to use is very important in maintaining a low cost per cut. Publish date: February 19, 2001 Tech cell: Sawing
	Cutting exotic alloys: Circular saw helps shop land aircraft tubing project By: John Manchester, Contributing Writer Cutting tubing with a circular cutoff saw is a common metal fabrication operation. This type of saw can produce a smooth finish that requires little secondary finishing. Publish date: April 24, 2003 Tech cell: Sawing
	Take the old with the new - Selecting saw blades with new technologies in mind By: Dave Byrley, Contributing Writer New methods for cutting tube and pipe have been introduced to welding shops in the last few years—methods designed not only to cut metal, but also to cut costs. Publish date: May 29, 2003 Tech cell: Sawing
	Making hands-free straight, saddle, and miter cuts By: Eric Lundin, Editor, TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal� Rovanco Piping Systems Inc. designs and fabricates piping systems for applications such as water (hot and cold), steam, and jet fuel. It sells fabricated pipe—typically with straight or miter end cuts—up to 36 inches in diameter. It provides preinsulated, high-temperature, low-temperature, and containment systems. Publish date: June 26, 2003 Tech cell: Sawing
	Cutting to the chase Sawing structural and architectural tubing: Sawing structural and architectural tubing By: David McCorry, Contributing Writer This article examines common fabrication processes for structural and architectural tube. It specifically focuses on cutting, sawing, miter cutting, bundle sawing, and cambering. Publish date: December 13, 2001 Tech cell: Sawing
	Exploring complementary cutting methods: Comparing capabilities of laser, plasma, EDM to waterjet technology By: Michael Ruppenthal and Chip Burnham, Contributing Writers The various cutting methods available to fabrication shops today can be both a little daunting and very beneficial. Choice is good--learn how to make the most of the diversity all your choices offer to you. Publish date: September 4, 2001 Tech cell: Waterjet Cutting
	Advancements in waterjet technology By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal® Editor When Jack Budd, president of Precision Waterjet, Orange, Calif., purchased his first waterjet system seven years ago, he expected most of the company's work to come from the aerospace industry, which was robust at the time. When business from that industry tapered off, he searched for new customers in the architectural, signage, and automotive aftermarket industries. Publish date: July 24, 2003 Tech cell: Waterjet Cutting
	Trailblazing with waterjet: How one manufacturer broke ground with new technology By: Sonja Bellem For Johnson Enterprises of New Brunswick, Canada, the waterjet cutting system with shuttle table has opened the door to business opportunities more diverse than the materials it can process. Publish date: November 8, 2005 Tech cell: Waterjet Cutting
	Roll formers look for a win: Industry players hope to score with customization, better technology By: Lincoln Brunner, Contributing Writer Publish date: September 25, 2003 Tech cell: Roll Forming
	Tube and pipe cutting techniques; advantages and limitations: Abrasive to shear, each method has its place By: Leonard Eaton, Contributing Writer Many factors are involved in choosing a particular method or technology for cutting tube or pipe. Publish date: January 24, 2002 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Using precision abrasive wheel technology: Narrow niche, small parts, tight tolerances By: Jordon Jablons, Contributing Writer Precision abrasive wheel cutting is a small but important niche in the abrasive cutting field. It can be used to cut many types of parts, including metal rods, tubes, extruded shapes, and even wire. It is most useful in operations characterized by small parts, hard-to-cut materials, and tight tolerances. Publish date: March 13, 2003 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication
	Skiving strip edges for tube and pipe producing: New equipment developments address coil preparation challenges By: Austen B. Barnes, Contributing Writer Edge treatment of coil strip before it enters a tube and pipe mill, called skiving, is a rapidly advancing technology. Improving the coil edge before it is welded helps increase the quality of the seam join and helps prevent rejected tube or pipe. Publish date: September 4, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	Comparing single-cut and dimple-free tube mill cutoffs: When to employ each system By: John J. Pavelec, Contributing Writer This article covers the application of single-cut and dimple-free cutoff shear technologies as they are applied to contemporary high-speed tube mills. Publish date: October 25, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
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	Using inverter technology: FAQs about inverter-based plasma cutters By: Brian Schmidt, Contributing Writer Businesses feel a constant pressure to gain an advantage and control their processes better. However, the decision to embrace new technology often leaves them feeling vulnerable. In the realm of hand-held metal cutting operations, one such decision is choosing between traditional technology and an inverter-based plasma cutting system. Publish date: July 24, 2003 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	The challenges of laser cutting: Overcoming some common obstacles By: Jim Wollenberger, Contributing Writer Lasers can be used to process expensive alloys as well as traditional materials such as stainless steel. However, knowing the strengths and weaknesses of laser processing is the key to determining whether or not a laser is the right choice for cutting. Publish date: March 13, 2002 Tech cell: Laser Cutting
	Will a robotic laser system cut it?: Find out what it can do before you decide By: Mike Erickson, Contributing Writer Although robotic laser cutting systems have advanced over the years, you should know exactly what one can do before you decide if it's right for you. To find out whether you should choose robotics to laser-cut your parts, you first must consider several factors, starting with what is in a system. Publish date: March 27, 2003 Tech cell: Laser Cutting