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True Hole technology

Revolutionary plasma performance: True Hole cut quality

Our patent-pending True Hole cutting technology* for mild steel produces significantly better hole quality than what has been previously possible using plasma. This is delivered automatically without operator intervention.

Cross section of a hole cut using True Hole technology

True Hole technology is a specific combination of the following parameters that is linked to a given amperage, material type, material thickness and hole size:

  • Process gas type
  • Gas flow
  • Amperage
  • Piercing methodology
  • Lead in/out technique
  • Cut speed
  • Timing
True Hole video clip
CHT TrueHole CHT TrueHole Euro

0.394"(10mm) holes, 3/8"(9.5mm) mild steel plate, 130 A process

Cylindricity is a measure of hole quality.


*True Hole technology requires a HyPerformance Plasma HPRXD auto gas system along with a True Hole enabled cutting table, nesting software, CNC, and torch height control. Consult with your table manufacturer for more details.

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