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Cartridge consumable replaces five consumable parts with one
Posted on 11/05/2021
Revolutionary single-piece color-coded cartridge consumable replaces traditional five-piece plasma cutter consumable stack-up to make metal cutting and gouging easier, faster, and better. Read more
Addressing the skilled labor shortage with the new Powermax SYNC series
Posted on 10/18/2021
Single-piece color-coded cartridge consumable with RFID and smart Powermax SYNC technology for less plasma cutter training; addresses labor shortage and metal fabricator skills gap for best value and lowest operating cost. Read more
A longer reach
Posted on 05/27/2021
The addition of a longer plasma cutting torch, for example, immediately improved productivity and operator safety for three routine jobs at three companies. Read more
Understanding how machine motion impacts the performance of X-Definition class plasma
Posted on 09/12/2019
Want to maximize your XPR™ system investment? Ask questions about machine motion capability and provide your potential machine builder with part programs for the parts you will be cutting to ensure you get the results you are looking for. Read more
HVAC heats up
Posted on 07/02/2019
HVAC sheet metal cutting gets a major boost with plasma cutting improvements. Read more
Laser tolerances: engineers may specify them, but if not really needed, they are costing you money!
Posted on 03/07/2019
Before asking for “laser quality” or lobbying for laser equipment and facilities upgrades to accommodate the new equipment, you should ask yourself: “Do I really need these very tight tolerances on this part?” Read more
Electrode holder mounting nut instructions
Posted on 01/21/2019
Instructions and photos on how to install the quick-change torch electrode mounting nut properly. Read more
Part 3 – X-Definition plasma delivers big improvements in hole quality and expanded non-ferrous cutting
Posted on 07/09/2018
See how X-Definition® plasma provides improvements in hole quality and optimizes stainless steel and aluminum cutting. Read more
Part 2 – X-Definition process technologies cause step-change improvements in mild steel performance
Posted on 07/08/2018
See the ISO difference in cut quality on mild steel over time using X-Definition® plasma. Read more
Part 1 – If you don’t know what X-Definition plasma can do, you may be leaving money on the table
Posted on 07/07/2018
Modern X-Definition® plasma cutting technology can deliver high edge quality and fine feature capability that is more than capable of producing the desired results—at a cost that is substantially less than laser cutting. Read more
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