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Plasma Cutting - Page 6
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Making a metal fabricator proud
The family that owns Brixius Manufacturing is figuring out the best way to bring the family’s third generation into the business and keep growing the Manitowoc, Wis.-based metal fabrication shop.
- From The Fabricator
Kjellberg’s HiFinox cathodes for plasma power sources can be used for stainless, aluminum processing
- Jun 8, 2021
- Product Release
Kjellberg offers new HiFinox cathodes for the Q, Smart Focus, and HiFocus plasma power sources.
- From The Welder
Mechanized plasma cutting four ways
Plasma cutting technology can be divided into four distinct categories: air plasma, conventional plasma, high-definition, and ultrahigh-definition. Each offers different advantages and lends itself well to many applications and capabilities.
- From The Fabricator
Hypertherm awards 2021 educational grants to 12 North American schools
- May 4, 2021
- News Release
Hypertherm, a Hanover, N.H.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has announced the recipients of its 2021 Spark Something Great educational grant.
- From The Fabricator
How the internet of things applies to industrial air filtration
- By Brent Nelson
- May 3, 2021
- Article
A conditions-based monitoring strategy in combination with an IoT-based remote monitoring filtration service keeps dust collection equipment running in a streamlined manner.
- From The Fabricator
Hornet Cutting Systems’ Mini Hornet CNC plasma cutter fits small shops
- Apr 14, 2021
- Product Release
Hornet Cutting Systems has launched the Mini Hornet CNC plasma cutter. Designed for educational settings and small shops, the low-maintenance machine maximizes floor space. The system features FlashCut CAD, CAM, and CNC all-in-one software; a fully welded frame; linear guideways; power track cable...
- From The Fabricator
Fab shop turns to automated deburring
Durham, Calif., fabrication shop Tink Inc. ditched its manual deburring operations in favor of a machine that automates deburring and edge-rounding of parts.
- From The Fabricator
Off the Grid: The best way to cut through steel shipping containers
- By Jessica P.
- Apr 3, 2021
- Blog Post
The folks at Pacific Pines Ranch walk through the pros and cons of angle grinders, reciprocating saws, and plasma cutters in an effort to find which tools work best to cut through steel and create openings in their shipping container home.
- From The Fabricator
Voortman V303 cutting machine cuts plate after plate unattended
- Mar 31, 2021
- Product Release
The V303 plate cutting machine is available from Voortman Steel Machinery. It is equipped with the company’s VACAM control software with a buffer function, so that multiple tasks can be placed in the buffer list and run one after the other without operator intervention. With the new Xtensive...
- From The Fabricator
A combination approach to heavy plate cutting
A heavy fab shop can reduce its cost per part and eliminate some secondary operations with the use of a combination plasma-waterjet cutting system.
- From The Fabricator
Hypertherm accepting applications for 2021 Spark Something Great educational grant
- Feb 3, 2021
- News Release
Hypertherm, a Hanover, N.H.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, is now accepting applications for its Spark Something Great educational grant program. The company plans to award a Powermax45 XP plasma system and deliver in-person training to 12 North American schools. The...
- From The Fabricator
Hypertherm introduces extreme bevel plasma consumables for MAXPRO200 plasma system
- Jan 15, 2021
- Product Release
Hypertherm has released extreme bevel consumables for its MAXPRO200 LongLife air and oxygen plasma cutting system. The consumables have an aggressive pointed geometry so the plasma torch can tilt to an angle of up to 66.5 degrees. This capability makes the consumables suitable for steep mechanized...
Renowned auto parts manufacturer races ahead with plasma cutting system
- By Ann Thompson
- Jan 14, 2021
- Article
When Borla Performance Industries, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive products, switched from machining to plasma cutting, the company’s productivity improved in several ways—programming, cutting, and downstream operations.
- From The Fabricator
CAD/CAM, nesting software enhances plasma, oxyfuel system capabilities
- Dec 29, 2020
- News Release
SituationKerf Developments, Rochdale, U.K., has been building plasma, oxyfuel, and waterjet cutting machines since 2002. The company originally started as a service-based organization repairing and upgrading profile cutting machinery. The experiences it gained working on a variety of equipment...
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Torchmate 4510 CNC plasma cutter from Lincoln accommodates 5- by 10-ft. sheet
- Dec 16, 2020
- Product Release
Lincoln Electric has introduced the Torchmate 4510 CNC plasma cutting table, offering a 5- by 10-ft. configuration. It handles sheet up to 1 in. thick when equipped with the optional FlexCut 125 power supply. Using 5- by 10-ft. sheets of metal provides 36% more material capacity than a 4- by 8-ft....
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- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
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In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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