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Published Articles

Hypertherm prides itself on its ongoing efforts in advancing thermal cutting technology around the world. Below you will find the latest feature articles written about Hypertherm. Many of these articles are written by Hypertherm experts sharing Hypertherm’s latest cutting technologies and processes. Click on the links to read the articles in their entirety.

2012
	February 2012 - FF Journal Cutting a Niche by Gretchen Salois Working with thick materials requires equipment with specific capabilities, but not every company has the means to tackle the challenge. Houston-based Sabre Alloys does thanks to some help from Hypertherm. Read »»
	January 2012 - The Fabricator Heavy piercing with plasma by Tim Heston 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. Read »»
2011
	November/December 2011 - FF Journal A Better Angle by Gretchen Salois A manufacturer of farm equipment uses a new “straight” torch from Hypertherm for easier fabricating in corners and tight locations. Read »»
	July 2011 - The Fabricator One laser head, one plasma torch, one cutting table by Douglas Shuda The fiber laser and plasma systems share similar delivery systems. Neither require any kind of optical alignment between the power source and cutting head. The two thermal cutting processes share many similarities, from an integration standpoint, which is why the two now can be integrated onto a single cutting table. Read »»
	April 2011 - Canadian Metalworking New plasma technology by Paula Flanders New materials and torch shapes increase range of plasma cutting applications. Read »»
	January 2011 - Canadian Metalworking Growing with Plasma by Derek Weston A Canadian steel building firm’s investment in high tech plasma system leads to a 40% cost savings. Read »»
2010
	July 2010 - Practical Welding Today Successful Plasma Cutting Counts on Consumables by Amanda Carlson Clayton Gould of Hypertherm's torch and consumables team, discusses the five hand-held plasma consumable components, how they work with one another to achieve a successful cut, and what operators should look for when evaluating whether consumables require replacing. Read »»
	April 2010 - design2partmagazine.com Using DFMA to Control the Controller Design By Design 2 Part A careful approach to engineering and design helps Hypertherm make a good CNC even better. Read »»
	January 31, 2010 - fandmmag.com New Plasma Cutting Technology Takes Care of the "Hole" Issue by Jim Colt Users of mechanized plasma cutting for plate in the gauge to 1 inch thick range can now benefit from a major technological breakthrough. Advanced engineering has improved plasma bolt hole cutting to produce holes that rival drilled holes and plate laser cut holes – at the speed and operating cost of plasma! Read »»
2009
	October 1, 2009 - snipsmag.com Door No. 1, door No. 2 or door No. 3? by Kat McQuade When it comes to cutting metal, there are lots of options out there. The trick is figuring out which option is right for you. Read »»
	January, 2009 - thefabricator.com Don't rule out plasma for cutting aluminum Clearing up the misconceptions Read »»
2008
	November, 2008 - Fabricating & Metalworking Ranch Dressing Whether raising poultry or cattle, or growing wheat, soybeans, corn or sugarcane, one thing farmers and ranchers have in common is their drive for greater cutting and gouging productivity. Another is their use of portable plasma cutting tools to save time and money in metal fabrication and repair jobs. Read »»
	September, 2008 - The Fabricator Cleaner consumables, cleaner cuts, better production Regular maintenance and effective troubleshooting lower operating costs Read »»
	July, 2008 - Truckin Magazine Plasma Powered A Super Duty truck does double duty, not only showcasing Hypertherm products, but serving as a real life example of all that plasma can do. Read »»
	April, 2008 - Welding Journal Plasma Cutting Systems Combine Versatility with Efficiency by Reese Madden, Powermax Product Manager Plasma’s ability to quickly perform a variety of applications on different metal in various locations makes Powermax systems versatile productivity tools. Read »»
	March, 2008 - The Fabricator Service Center Fabricates Its Future by Dan Davis The productivity and versatility benefits of Hypertherm HySpeed plasma systems help 119-year-old company weather tough economic times. Read »»
2007
	October, 2007 - Modern Metals Keeping it Fast and Simple with Plasma by Steven Thompson The faster speeds, consistent cuts, and reliability of Hypertherm’s Powermax family help businesses keep pace with expanding workloads. Read »»
	September, 2007 - The Fabricator Improving Plasma Cut Quality - Best Cuts Begin with System Components by Tex Whiting Creating high quality parts time and time again is fast and easy if you follow a few simple steps to optimize your system. Read »»