Plasma Cutting Articles

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	No descarte el plasma para cortar aluminio By: Michael Bishop, Contributing Writer Read article in English El corte con plasma no es nuevo, pero como cualquier tecnolog�a, tiene su parte de nuevos desarro�llos. En cualquier... Publish date: July 23, 2009
	Mejorando la calidad del corte por plasma : Los mejores cortes empiezan con los componentes del sistema By: Tex Whiting Si la imagen no se puede visualizar, cliquee en el n�mero de la figura para verla. Read article in English El corte por arco de plasma... Publish date: July 9, 2009
	You can plasma cut it, but can you weld it? : Plasma cutting with the right gas and torch setup makes life easier for the welder By: Geoffrey Putnam, Thierry Renault, and Nakhleh Hussary If an image is not displayed, click the hyperlinked figure number to view it. A lot happens in a plasma arc from its generation at the... Publish date: March 10, 2009
	Plasma cutting for pipe, tube : Technology advancements improve edge quality, minimize dross By: Jim Colt 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... Publish date: December 2, 2008
	Don't rule out plasma for cutting aluminum : Clearing up the misconceptions By: Michael Bishop, Contributing Writer Lea este articulo en Espanol Plasma cutting isn't new. But like any technology, it has its share of new developments. In any discussion... Publish date: January 27, 2009
	Cut it out : An intro to plasma pattern cutting By: By Steve Hidden Perhaps the easiest way to perform artistic plasma cutting, or to cut identical pieces, is to use a CNC plasma cutting table and a... Publish date: December 14, 2008
	Cleaner consumables, cleaner cuts, better production : Regular maintenance and effective troubleshooting lower operating costs By: Jim Colt This article is adapted from Jim Colt, "Plasma Cutting Consumables Inspection," presented at the FABTECH® International & AWS Welding Show,... Publish date: September 16, 2008
	Plasma delivers precision for top seat manufacturer : ButlerBuilt Motorsports also finds speed off the asphalt Kyle Ashleman programs ButlerBuilt's plasma table to cut aluminum parts. Brian Butler has a deep-seated desire to excel in his business.... Publish date: May 13, 2008
	Plasma cutting primer : How it works and it to make it work for you By: Kent Swart More than 50 years of effort have made plasma cutting an economically competitive choice for today's metal fabricators. Becoming knowledgeable... Publish date: March 11, 2008
	Service center fabricates its future : Independent company does more than simply distribute metal to thrive By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief These are interesting times in which metal service centers find themselves. Many are finding that they have to offer some level of fabricating... Publish date: March 11, 2008
	The life and times of plasma cutting : How the technology got where it is today By: Thierry Renault and Nakhleh Hussary Metal cutting has existed as long as the welding process itself. One popular early method involved using a welding-type torch with a wire... Publish date: November 6, 2007
	Mejorando la Calidad del Corte Manual por Plasma : Obtenga m�s vida; cortes r�pidos y limpios By: Don Keddell, Contributing Writer Read this article in English Figure 1 Un secador y un filtro de aire ayudan a mantener la calidad del aire requerida para cortes El... Publish date: October 9, 2007
	Improvements to CNC plasma technology : The evolution continues with sensor and software advances By: Craig Brooks A plasma cutting table is a workhorse in most fab shops. The technology has seen great improvements over the years, and it's worthwhile to take... Publish date: September 11, 2007
	Improving plasma cut quality : For best cuts, begin with system components By: Tex Whiting Optimizing the performance of plasma cutting system components improves cut quality. Lea este articuloen Espanol Plasma arc cutting (PAC),... Publish date: September 11, 2007
	Taking waste off the plate : Operators for C&S Metal Fabricating use controller software to improve quality, reduce costs in thermal cutting George Conner, a C&S machine operator, nests plates and performs numerous other shape-cutting functions right at the cutting machine on the shop... Publish date: August 8, 2007
	Attention, all plasma table shoppers : Everything you need to know before you purchase a CNC plasma cutting machine By: Brian Gallup The process of choosing a CNC plasma cutting system is much more difficult today than it was 10 years ago, when systems were fewer but more... Publish date: June 12, 2007
	Improving manual plasma cutting quality : Get more life; fast, clean cuts By: Don Keddell Lea este art�culo en Espa�ol If you're maintaining the proper travel speed, the sparks will exit the workpiece at a 15- to 20-degree angle.... Publish date: March 13, 2007
	The ABCs of PAC : Understand all aspects of the process to ensure better performance By: W.F. Garth Stapon, Randy Damas, and Bob Einfeldt Photos courtesy of Hypertherm Inc. Precision plasma technology provides many operational benefits, in-cluding control of cut surface quality,... Publish date: March 13, 2007
	High Roller meets fast cutter : Stratosphere maintenance crew uses plasma to cut demolition time in half By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer About 900 feet above the Las Vegas Strip, Brian Day uses a plasma cutter to cut apart the Stratosphere's High Roller roller coaster. About 900... Publish date: December 12, 2006
	Better cuts with plasma : High-density plasma cutting equipment opens new doors for industrial contractor By: Eric Lundin, Editor, TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal� The cutting torch on the VICON Elite plasma cutting system travels 1,500 to 2,000 IPM when cutting thin- gauge steel sheet. One job, that's... Publish date: November 7, 2006
	Older plasma and laser cutters having performance fits? : Retrofit! By: Kenneth Woods, Ph.D. One of the most common and least expensive retrofits on a laser system is the cutting head. Upgrades expand plate cutting capabilities... Publish date: October 10, 2006
	Starting from scratch : Plasma arc cutting basics and operator guidelines By: Tex Whiting A notched shield like this one will cause poor cut quality. The key to obtaining high cut quality and long consumable life when cutting... Publish date: September 12, 2006
	Plasma Cutting: Then and now By: Matt Walsh Plasma cutting has come a long way since paper punch machines were used to write G-codes for the cutting controller. For example, 10-gauge... Publish date: September 13, 2005
	Making a clear-cut decision : Choosing automated cutting equipment for small, medium-sized shops By: Robert Ludwigson Read any metalworking trade magazine and you routinely will see introductions of new cutting machinery. You'll also see machines advertised... Publish date: May 10, 2005
	Optimizing consumable life in mechanized plasma cutting : Identifying and correcting typical problems Manufacturers of mechanized plasma cutting systems are focused on developing new technologies to meet three key market needs: Improved... Publish date: October 12, 2004
	Plasma pleases plenty By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief In case you missed it, check out this excerpt from the article "National research programs explore plate welding for shipbuilding" in the... Publish date: June 8, 2004
	Gouging: The other plasma process : Defining the basics By: David Cook and Don Morong, Contributing Writers 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... Publish date: June 8, 2004
	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... Publish date: August 28, 2003
	Using plasma arc cutting to clean-cut stainless steel sheet and plate : Variables to consider By: Stephen St. Hilaire, Contributing Writer To cut stainless steels and other metals with plasma successfully, fabricators need the following tools: Precision machine motion... Publish date: May 30, 2001
	What to know before selecting a manual plasma cutter: Understanding size, power, components, cost By: David Cook, Contributing Writer The first plasma arc cutting (PAC) systems, developed in the '60s, were 1,000-amp monsters designed to blast through 6-inch stainless... Publish date: July 26, 2001
	How to avoid the top 10 problems in plasma cutting: Practical tips you can use right now By: Chuck Landry, Contributing Writer The old adage "measure twice, cut once" is as important for plasma arc cutting operators as it is for carpenters. The phrase could be... Publish date: February 19, 2001
	Mechanized plasma cutting for HVAC applications : How equipment has progressed and what it offers today's fabricators By: Jim Colt and David Cook, Contributing Writers Today many HVAC shops use plasma cutters—both hand-held torches and CNC mechanized systems—to cut material for fabrication.... Publish date: March 13, 2003
	Exploring dry cutting technologies : New capabilities for high-power dry By: Jim Colt and David Cook, Contributing Writers Plasma arc cutting (PAC) technology has come a long way since its commercial introduction to metal fabrication 40 years ago. Advances in... Publish date: June 13, 2002
	Estimating your cutting costs : Cost of ownership model compares precision plasma, punch-plasma, laser By: Al Julian, Contributing Writer The recent recession has created a new standard for many fabricators: When capacity exceeds work, the reality is that cost does... Publish date: July 25, 2002
	Plasma cutting stainless steel and aluminum : Investigating thermal and chemical changes in the heat-affected zone By: Charles M. Hackett, Contributing Writer Figure 1 Object The plasma cutting process may be used to cut any conductive material, including carbon steels, stainless steels, aluminum,... Publish date: July 12, 2001
	Cut to the chase : Considering plasma arc cutting for your applications By: John Brennan and Clayton Gould, Contributing Writers Many applications that traditionally didn't use plasma cutting now can consider it a viable tool. End-user markets for plasma arc cutting... Publish date: March 28, 2002
	Using a hand-held plasma cutter : Exploring techniques for cutting, gouging, & maintenance By: Steve Hidden, Contributing Writer Fabricators, contractors, maintenance personnel, artists, and do-it-yourselfers who experience a hand-held air plasma arc cutting machine... Publish date: May 30, 2001
	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.... Publish date: August 29, 2002

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