Plasma Cutting Tech Cell

Welcome to the Plasma Cutting Tech Cell. Here you will find information on plasma cutting equipment, cutting gases, and cutting tips.

Introduction to plasma marking

Fabricators mark parts for various reasons using different technologies, each with its own benefits. This article describes several marking options and further discusses plasma marking.

Better plasma cutting on stainless steel

Penn Stainless Products, Quakertown, Pa., wanted to upgrade its plasma cutting operations so that it could cut thicker stainless steel plate. It found that plasma technology advancements could deliver the thicker cut and additional benefits as well.

Plasma gouging: It’s a gash

More welders are realizing the benefits of using plasma technology to perform gouging in heavy industrial applications where versatility, speed, and safety are important.

Choosing the right shielding for the best plasma cut

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.

Heavy piercing with plasma

High-density plasma arc cutting can effectively cut thick plate. The most challenging aspect, in fact, is that initial pierce. To that end, a few basic strategies help overcome this challenge, allowing the plasma to pierce through inches of metal as effectively as possible.

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Cascading-arc plasma spray gun heats feedstock particles uniformly

Sulzer Metco has released the SinplexPro single-cathode plasma spray gun. Its cascading arc technology eliminates the interdependence of the plasma arc with processing gases and flows, resulting in a plasma jet that heats feedstock particles uniformly. According to the company, spray...

Cascading-arc plasma spray gun heats feedstock particles uniformly

Sulzer Metco has released the SinplexPro single-cathode plasma spray gun. Its cascading arc technology eliminates the interdependence of the plasma arc with processing gases and flows, resulting in a plasma jet that heats feedstock particles uniformly. According to the company, spray...

Dual-beam design gives gantry cutting machine strength, narrow footprint

Messer Cutting Systems has introduced the TMC4500 DB heavy-duty gantry cutting machine. Its dual box-beam construction is supported by 10-ft. end trucks for stability and to support the company's largest cutting tools for precision beveling and straight plasma cutting, laser cutting, oxyfuel...

Consumables designed for plasma torches

Hypertherm has introduced Centricut brand 280-amp consumables for PerCut 210M and 450M torches found on all new and upgraded Kjellberg HiFocus systems. SilverLine technology features a hybrid copper/silver weld joint. Cooling features reduce the operating temperature of the electrode,...

CNC profile cutting machine supports plasma, oxyfuel processes

Retro Systems has launched the Mega Hornet 1000 floor-mounted rail cutting machine. It is the third model in the series of machines equipped with multiple tool carriages supporting the plasma and oxyfuel cutting processes. Constructed from a welded and stress-relieved gantry beam and...

Silver replacement electrodes help improve electrical conductivity

Thermacut's Silver-Pro electrodes combine a copper electrode body and a solid silver insert. The insert helps improve the conductivity of electricity and dissipates the heat of the plasma arc efficiently to help extend electrode life, the manufacturer reports. The electrodes are available for...