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Electrode wear in air and oxygen plasma
Posted on 01/29/2016
How to tell good electrode wear from bad and improve system performance. Read more
The state of plasma
Posted on 01/18/2016
Evan Smith, president of Hypertherm, says that connecting with end users and automation are two areas in which the plasma industry needs to step up its game. Read more
Hypertherm's Powermax45 is good for plasma cutting and gouging
Posted on 01/17/2016
This automotive restoration tool makes quick work of automotive restoration jobs by delivering powerful plasma cutting performance even on rusted metal. Read more
1967 Pontiac Firebird - Floorpan Install
Posted on 01/17/2016
A Powermax plasma cutting tool aids in the restoration of a Pontiac. This automotive restoration tool was especially helpful when working on the floorpan for both cutting and spot weld removal. Read more
Rolling Bones Hot Rod Shop's signature frame
Posted on 01/17/2016
Street Rodder Magazine closely followed the build-up of a Deuce five-window at the Rolling Bones Hot Rod Shop in Greenfield Center, New York. Read more
One laser head, one plasma torch, one cutting table
Posted on 01/17/2016
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 more
Heavy piercing with plasma
Posted on 01/17/2016
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 more
Cutting a Niche
Posted on 01/17/2016
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 more
Better plasma cutting on stainless steel
Posted on 01/17/2016
Penn Stainless Products, Quakertown, Pa., wanted to upgrade its plasma cutting operations so that it could cut thicker stainless steel plate. It found that plasma technology advancements could deliver the thicker cut and additional benefits as well. Read more
Training people for productivity
Posted on 01/17/2016
Faced with a personnel need far greater than the available supply, Hypertherm takes workforce development into its own hands. Read more
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